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Amelia Kerr gives masterclass as NZ dominate South Africa in T20 finale

The White Ferns captain shone with bat and ball to seal a 4-1 triumph over the Proteas.

As fuel concerns grow, Act and NZ First rise while National slips

Commentator says National’s real danger lies in the downward trend in polls.

How to dodge soaring airfares as fuel costs bite Kiwi travellers

Experts share tips to get the best deal as conflict in the Middle East continues.

Hamilton and Wellington airport upgrades could bring bigger jets, stronger air links

Hamilton Airport’s $9.8m upgrade will allow Boeing 787s and Airbus A330s to land.

250mm of rain: Warnings upgraded to orange for BOP

MetService warns of likely flooding, slips, road closures and power outages.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

Greens promise rent-rise caps and WoFs, and tens of thousands of new public homes

The party intends to pass a Renters' Rights Bill if it returns to Government.

Diesel now more expensive than 91 octane at some pumps across country

Diesel prices have gone up 80% in the past month, 91 has increased under half of that.

All Whites hit by war zone flight bans as key players arrive on tight deadline

More than one third of the 23-man squad had flights rerouted via Asia or the US.

Liam Napier: Why this ruthless ABs coaching cleanout could pay off faster than thought

ANALYSIS: Dave Rennie has rebuilt his All Blacks staff with coaches he knows and trusts.

‘I got goosebumps’ - Te reo Māori song in new Ryan Gosling blockbuster

Viewers say hearing te reo Māori in a Hollywood blockbuster felt historic.

Golf's next grand slam: Eight players who could join the elite list in 2026

After Rory McIlroy completed the grand slam in 2025, who could do it next?

'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepens

Unions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.

Record-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbers

Peter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.

Disbarred lawyer and accused money launderer faces bankruptcy bid before trial

He is accused of laundering more than $600,000, including $400,000 from Tim Michalick.

Cranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decade

Auckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.