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A high-risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.

The Conversation

LNG vs pumped hydro: will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?

As the escalating US-Israel war on Iran drives a global fuel supply crisis, New Zealand is eyeing two major – and very different – projects aimed at bolstering its long-term energy security.

The Conversation

Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too

Hollywood science fiction blockbuster Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, opened to generally positive reviews and strong box office receipts, but in Aotearoa New Zealand it made news for another reason.

The Conversation

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Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules – so should private contractors

Following a series of significant health data breaches, the government released a cyber security strategy and action plan to establish a national framework for responding to escalating cyber threats.

The Conversation

Geography Fans, This One’s For You: Name 30 Countries From Their Spot On The Map

Can you recognize Portugal from just a tiny spot on the map? Let’s test that. In this round, you’ll travel across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with 30 countries to recognize - from Greece and Norway to Kenya, Argentina, and New Zealand. Each question shows a world map with…

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'Not COVID 2.0': NZ PM Luxon upbeat on fuel crisis

There is no case for rationing fuel in New Zealand - yet - with stocks at relatively healthy levels, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

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Can NZ’s new T20 cricket franchise attract the dollars, players and fans it will need?

New Zealand Cricket’s decision to support “in principle” the development of a T20 franchise competition represents a major shift in governance and funding for the summer game. But it’s not clear whether the tensions behind that decision have been resolved.

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Ex-FIA vice-president and WRC figure Morrie Chandler dies aged 85

New Zealander helped shape the championship’s global presence across a five-decade career

Autosport

Former FIA vice president and WRC boss Morrie Chandler dies at 85

Chandler helped shape the WRC and global motorsport across a career spanning more than five decades

Motorsport

Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition

The Independent UK

Will a new border deal with the US open a backdoor into Kiwis’ personal data?

Anyone who has recently travelled to the United States will be familiar with biometric checks – facial and fingerprint scans – used at the border.

The Conversation

Dolphins, stingers and ‘salt tongue’: an epic ocean swim around New Zealand’s east coast

Jono Ridler has battled loneliness and fatigue as he aims to break the record for the longest unassisted staged swim – and raise awareness about fragile marine life

The Guardian - AU

Distant conflict, local crisis: is this oil shock the wake-up call NZ needed?

In recent years, there has been no shortage of warnings about the fragility of New Zealand’s largely imported fuel supply.

The Conversation

Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5-year high

New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

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Is It Safe to Travel Outside the UK? Foreign Office Issues Travel Warnings

The UK government has issued urgent travel warnings due to Middle East tensions, causing global flight disruptions. Learn how this affects international travel.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

T20 series between South Africa and New Zealand highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with

The Guardian - AU

More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?

Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for dedicated seats ahead of November’s election

The Conversation

The price of meth has been plunging in NZ. Are Mexican cartels driving the drop?

Methamphetamine has become dramatically cheaper over the past seven years, even as authorities report record seizures, according to the latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey.

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New Caledonia World Cup 2026 squad: Johann Sidaner's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The prospective New Caledonia World Cup 2026 squad face Jamaica, with the winner taking on DR Congo for a finals spot

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Meet the Kakapo, the world’s heaviest parrot that cannot fly

It may sound strange, but there exists a flying bird which cannot fly. The kakapo, a rare species of bird found only in New Zealand, is known to be the heaviest parrot in the world. This species of bird is one of the few species of parrots which have completely…

The Guardian - UK

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Independent UK

New Zealand to provide money to 150,000 families to help with petrol prices

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The Independent UK

New Zealand to give cash payments to some families as US-Iran war deepens fuel crisis

Just 47 days of combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks left in New Zealand

The Independent UK

Tonga struck by massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake as New Zealand monitors tsunami threat

New Zealand says tsunami wave would take at least two hours to reach if confirmed

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Soaring fuel costs prompt New Zealand subsidy

About 150,000 New Zealand families will receive a $50 weekly rebate as the government looks to offset the soaring cost of fuel.

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