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England captain leaps to defence of All Blacks haka
“He’s sort of prodded the bear a little bit,” England captain Jamie George said after Joe Marler labelled the All Blacks haka ‘ridiculous’.

Morrissey donates Ł50k to help save lads club
The Smiths star donates Ł50k to the Salford Lads Club, which features on the band's album sleeve.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on
As traditional web search falters, OpenAI offers an AI-based alternative.

Kamala Harris struggles to secure men's support in labour unions
Most labour unions have long supported Democratic candidates, but Trump is making inroads, posing a challenge for Harris.

Watch: Chaos in LA as Dodgers fans light fires, loot shops in wake of World Series win
A bus was engulfed in flames, and a Nike store looted in the chaos.

Fete versus A and P Show: Allegations of favouritism in rural row
An A and P Show will go head to head with a fete this weekend, due to a scheduling clash, and there are concerns the local council is playing favourites.

Mislabelled shaved roast chicken packets recalled
The Hellers product fails to declare the presence of soy.

What is the outcome of Pacific Islands Forum leaders fact-finding mission to New Caledonia?
The French territory is grappling with the aftermath of rioting and violence which left 13 dead and the destruction of dozens of businesses.

Tautua Dance Academy: Empowering young people to embrace their cultural identity
Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.

Water trust vote 'Trojan horse' for controversial Ruataniwha Dam, advocacy group says
Opponents of the previously quashed scheme say the district council is attempting to advance it under the legitimacy.

Rock legend Bob Geldof coming to New Zealand for shows celebrating his life
The Auckland and Wellington shows will blend acoustic performances with anecdotes and stories about Geldof's life as an artist and activist.

Full report on Aratere grounding not expected until 2026
It could be another 18 months before investigators can say how the Cook Strait ferry grounding might have been prevented.

Philip Polkinghorne to be sentenced for meth charges
The police found 37.7g of the class A drug in his Remuera home as detectives investigated the death of his wife, Pauline Hanna in April 2021

All Blacks team named: Ethan de Groot dropped for protocol breach
Scott Robertson has axed Ethan de Groot from the All Black side to face England.

Death toll in Spain flash floods continues to rise
The floods have killed at least 155 people with many more still missing as more weather alerts are issued.

All Blacks prop axed for ‘not meeting internal standards’
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has paid a heavy price for breaching team protocols. He has been dumped from the team to play England in London.

Working hard should be rewarded, not mocked by a National cabinet minister
OPINION: Many working people are afraid for their jobs, with forecasts that see unemployment continue to rise well into next year and the Government laying off thousands.

Flying Fijians July tour report exposes Fiji Rugby’s financial struggles
RNZ Pacific has obtained a copy of the 23-page tour report which exposes a chronic weakness in the FRU's operations practices.

Filep Karma: political prisoner who fought racism in West Papua
Opinion - Karma was a as a leader who campaigned peacefully but tirelessly on behalf of the rights of Indigenous Papuans, writes Andreas Harsono.

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