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Respected music manager Lorraine Barry dies
The music manager from Northern Ireland, who once worked with the Spice Girls and Sir Dave Dobbyn, has died at home in Auckland.

Government targets affordable housing in Rotorua
Up to 150 social housing homes are scheduled for completion by July 2027.

Government tweaks visa settings for Chinese visitors
Days before Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travels to Beijing, the door has been opened to Chinese tourists with Australian visas.

Writer Maurice Gee has died
The prolific and unassuming writer died in Nelson.

Two people missing after boat capsizes off South Taranaki
Coastguard volunteers pulled one person from the water following the incident off Patea on Sunday morning.

Search on for two missing after boat capsize off Taranaki
Police were notified of the incident about 200 metres off Patea about 10.15am.

Burst water main leads to boil water notice for central Wellington street
Authorities say the risk of water being contaminated is low.

One NZ Satellite IoT goes live for customers
One NZ launches nationwide Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) service, powered by Starlink Direct to Cell technology.

Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud?
A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone.

Watch: All Black stars for Irish club Leinster in final
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett farewelled Irish club Leinster by scoring a try during the win over the Bulls in the URC final in Dublin.

Is it OK to exercise less in winter?
Shorter days and colder mornings can make regular exercise even more challenging in winter.

Nintendo enters the 4K era with a straightforward Switch successor
The Switch 2 is better in every way with more power, better controls and expanded platform features. But it�s a revision rather than a revolution.

Watch: The miraculous McKenzie tackle that sealed Chiefs� place in the final
Referee Nic Berry laughed in astonishment after Damian McKenzie�s �hustle� and �nous� incredibly denied the Brumbies what seemed like a certain try.

US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert
Professor Alan Tidwell believes the agreement will change, but never end.

Razor unplugged: The All Blacks coach on lessons learnt and improvements sought
Scott Robertson has opened up on the big takeaways from his first year in rugby�s top job, conceding he could have been �braver� with his approach and selections.

Maori Artists Launch Design Collection with Cricut ahead of Matariki Day
Design proceeds go to indigenous charities - M�?ori Women’s Welfare League, Ng�? Rangatahi Toa, and Te Houtaewa M�?ori Charitable Trust.

Electrical fault confirmed as cause of Auckland airbridge malfunction
No members of the public were on the airbridge at the time.

LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub With Advanced AI
Key AI-powered upgrades in webOS Hub 3.0 include Voice Recommendation powered by ThinQ AI, AI Picture with Neural Network Super Resolution and AI Sound that reduces noise while enhancing voice clarity.

Feedback on the future of Western Springs Stadium due
Auckland Council has so far received 9200 submissions on the future of Western Springs Stadium.

Rival mocks Verstappen's penalty, Kiwi Lawson struggles at Canadian GP
The feud between George Russell and four-time reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen could continue at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Sherpas' missions to retrieve climbers from Mt Everest
A new film documents world-renowned mountaineer Mingma Tsiri's mission to bring back the dead from the world's highest peak.