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All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced

The All Blacks will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile.

‘A new taonga’: Sky Sport glossary brings te reo to Winter Olympic stage

Sky commentators will drop te reo phrases into live calls and interviews.

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The 17-year-old Kiwi secured US$25,000 as runner-up in the Snow League event in China.

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Price slash: Over $1m shaved off beachfront bach in Whangamatā

'Giant milk bottle’ house for sale for first time in 50 years

As attacks surge, calls grow to overhaul NZ’s 30-year-old dog control laws

“Toothless” dog control laws are frustrating professionals and putting NZers at risk.

Russell Brown: After recent events, will our government talk honestly about climate change?

One policy after another, our response to climate problems is weakening.

Kiwi scientists decode antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Blue-sky research has led to a breakthrough in the effort to combat antibiotic resistance.

After 20 years of sobriety, I had to face my real problem: out-of-control spending

My bank statements proved I had swapped one addiction for another.

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