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NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air

Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.

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'Eggs not Fish' shape as Penrith coach's big concern

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has laughed off concerns about the hostile reception awaiting the Panthers in Auckland.

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Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading

Unveiling Amazon Web Services’ long-awaited NZ$7.5 billion “cloud region” – a cluster of local data centres – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon specifically referenced Ireland and Singapore as “two economies we often look to for inspiration on investment and technology”.

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Socceroos get glimpse of exciting future as Toure and Irankunda sink New Zealand

Australia defeat All Whites 3-1 to retain ‘Soccer Ashes’ as Mohamed Toure hits a brace while Chris Wood breaks home side’s drought in Auckland

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand 1-3 Australia: international men’s football friendly – as it happened

Mohamed Toure hits brace and Nestory Irankunda scores for Socceroos while Chris Wood breaks All Whites’ 15-year goalscoring drought

The Guardian - AU

Rassie Erasmus seeking ‘spark’ with major Springboks changes for All Blacks rematch

South Africa went down 24-17 to New Zealand in Auckland and head coach Erasmus has responded by ringing the changes to his starting line-up

The Independent UK

New Zealand to allow some wealthy foreign investors onto property market

New Zealand is to ease a ban on foreigners buying homes to allow wealthy investors access to its housing market and boost the economy

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What connects six disappearances in a picturesque New Zealand town? ‘Everyone has a theory’

Six people have gone missing in the small town of Piha. A true-crime documentary is asking questions – and ruffling some feathers

The Guardian - AU

Antibiotic use likely fuelled the rise of a ‘superbug’ in NZ – genomics offers a defence against the next threat

After a routine C-section at an Auckland hospital, a mother developed severe pain and what seemed like postnatal fatigue. It turned out to be an infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a “superbug” spreading across New Zealand and beyond.

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Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start’ to win New Zealand Darts Masters title

The teenage star followed up success in Australia with an 8-4 final win in Auckland.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries says form is ‘depressing’ after struggling to win in New Zealand

Humphries beat Haupai Puha 6-4 but was not happy with his display in the World Series event in Auckland.

The Independent UK

This Tonkinese Cat Has Stolen Over 150 Items From His Neighbors, And They Still Love Him

In a quiet Auckland suburb, a sleek Tonkinese cat named Leonardo Da Pinchy has been committing daily acts of petty theft, and the entire neighborhood is in on the joke.

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Nikorima gives Dolphins boost in race for finals berth

The Warriors have three key outs and the Dolphins three key inclusions for their Auckland clash, which will have a major impact on top four and top-eight spots.

AAP

Top 10 Summer Sports Activities in New Zealand

New Zealand's December–February summer is bright and full of outdoor activities.

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Auckland is NZ’s ‘primate city’ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision

The recent report comparing Auckland to nine international peer cities delivered an uncomfortable truth: our largest city is falling behind, hampered by car dependency, low-density housing and “weak economic performance”.

The Independent UK

Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

Gregor Brown will join the tourists party in Melbourne after featuring for Scotland in Auckland on Friday

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Seven different Scotland players scored tries as the tourists won 41-12 at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman will feature in Scotland’s front row in Auckland on Friday ahead of linking up with the Lions in Melbourne.

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The Independent UK

Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

The front-row forwards have been named in Gregor Townsend’s team for their final summer tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

AAP

Nathan Cleary asks NRL to sort out scheduling quirk

Penrith could not play their five NSW stars on a recent trip to Auckland and halfback Nathan Cleary hopes that kind of fixturing can be avoided in future.

AAP

NZ Police find newborn's body in Auckland bin

New Zealand police have a woman in custody in a homicide investigation following the find of a newborn baby's body in a rubbish bin.

The Conversation

Beyond playgrounds: how less structured city spaces can nurture children’s creativity and independence

Children’s play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually separated, often literally fenced off, from the rest of urban life.

AAP

Maori Party MP Kemp dies in New Zealand

The Maori Party is mourning one of its MPs, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died in Auckland overnight after a July 2024 diagnosis of kidney disease.

AAP

The mission failed successfully for Auckland FC

Football fans around the world have confused Auckland City with Auckland FC, causing the A-League Men club to suffer social media embarrassment.

The Independent UK

New Zealanders hail Auckland City as "heroic" and "remarkable" after famous draw with Boca Juniors

It might not have been the shot heard around the world but it was a goal that reverbrated 8,000 miles away when Auckland City FC held Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw at the FIFA Club World Cup

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