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The future of rugby league in Australia, NZ and the Pacific is here – and it’s brown

The jerseys might be red or blue, green and gold, or black and white – but rugby league’s future is decidedly brown.

The Conversation

The government’s dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreement

Just as world leaders gather for this year’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, the government’s announcement of its intention to significantly change New Zealand’s climate change law upends years of cross-party consensus.

The Conversation

Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list – no list at all might be better

New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac is currently consulting on a change to how it manages its waiting list for medicines.

The Conversation

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Red Rocket’s Simon Rex lands new film role

After his role in Red Rocket let to a career resurgence, actor Simon Rex is set to star alongside Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Grace Palmer in God Bless You, Mr Kopu, the debut feature film from Tongan–New Zealand director Alex Liu.

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Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow

The 32-year-old centre has been selected as part of eight changes to Ireland’s starting XV.

The Independent UK

The Legend of Zelda movie is now filming in New Zealand, but good luck figuring out which game is being adapted from this vague synopsis

New Zealand provides the backdrop for Hyrule

Total Film

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.

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Ntamack and France aim to rid themselves of ‘trauma’ from World Cup defeat

Fly-half was not involved in heartbreaking quarter-final loss two years ago but is optimistic Les Bleus can exact revenge against South Africa – even without Antoine Dupont

The Guardian - UK

A top New Zealand ex-police official pleads guilty to viewing child sexual abuse material at work

A disgraced former top New Zealand police official has pleaded guilty to watching child sexual abuse material and other illegal content while at work

The Independent UK

Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award

Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025.

AAP

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.

AAP

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical — and ruled out of Scotland clash

Barrett’s sabbatical means he will miss most of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season

The Independent UK

Inside the World of Beauty Tourism—Where the Search for Cult Products Goes Global

27% of Gen Z travellers are planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while travelling in 2026

Marie Claire

Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanizes two lions, fate of five more unclear

Members of the public have pleaded for a reprieve for the remaining lions, while former staff members hope the sanctuary will reconsider putting them down

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The Conversation

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge

The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year – around 20% of GDP – on goods, services and infrastructure from third-party suppliers. It’s a lot, but how that money is spent matters as much as the amount.

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Rocket Lab launches private Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit (video)

Rocket Lab launched its sixth mission for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS this afternoon (Nov. 5) from its seaside pad in New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

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Controversial Tadhg Beirne red card rescinded as Ireland lock avoids ban

The lock was sent off early in Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand in Chicago

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Australia vs India LIVE: Cricket score and updates from India in Australia 2025

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New Zealand vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in New Zealand 2025

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'We back ourselves': Kiwis pumped for Pacific Cup final

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones is backing his side to rise again in Sunday's Pacific Championships rugby league final against Samoa.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealanders warned to steer clear of ‘bird of the year’ after dive-bomb attacks

The kārearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeks

The Conversation

Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new study

Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.

AAP

New Zealand unemployment up to nine-year high

It's hoped a soaring 5.3 per cent unemployment figure in New Zealand will be the peak of the pain felt by job-hunting Kiwis.

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