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Rugby League World Cup: FNRL helping Wests Tigers Fainu brothers prove their Fijian heritage
The Fiji National Rugby League will continue its assistance to the Fainu brothers - Sione, Samuela and Latu - who are interested to play for the Fiji Bati at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Coalition still in position to form government in new Taxpayers' Union Curia poll
National has gone up and the coalition is still in a position to form a government, but only by the slimmest margin.

Auckland police officer Matthew Rogers pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publication
Matthew Rogers will be sentenced in October for the offending that occurred between August 2023 and October 2025.

Indian rainbow organisation among winners of community awards
Individuals and organisations have been recognised at two major Indian community awards ceremonies in recent weeks.

Khimji Ramdas cuts SAP support costs with Rimini Street
The move frees budget for AI and eCommerce projects, while preserving more than 700 SAP customisations and avoiding a costly S/4HANA migration.

‘A bit of a shock’: Mill with 60 workers closes today, two weeks earlier than planned
Juken NZ announced the closure of the Northland Mill in June and the loss of around 60 jobs after the company was unable to find a buyer for the site.

Missing woman, 74, saved from 'challenging terrain' on one of the year's coldest nights
The woman hadn't returned from her afternoon walk and was lucky to be found before hypothermia set in, police say.

High school student remains in critical condition following violent attacks in Auckland's Epsom
Two others injured in the alleged attack have been discharged from hospital, police say.

Samoan PM scolds more than 4000 NUS students after violent campus brawl
More than 4000 students at the National University of Samoa were given a dressing down by the country's prime minister after a violent campus brawl last month led to four arrests.

ACC nurses working for Total Care Health go on strike
The nurses deliver "highly skilled" care and reduce pressure on hospitals, but aren't valued by their employer, one nurse says.

Meta found to be 'public nuisance' in $567m ruling
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

SiteHost launches local AI platform for New Zealand
Businesses wary of offshore AI will be able to keep requests in New Zealand, with usage-based billing and no upfront fee.

Ten buyers in final race for Auckland’s $300m unfinished ‘ghost tower’
Seascape has been on the market after its developer went into receivership earlier this year.

Security firm loses licence after boss jailed for money laundering
A security worker who was jailed for money laundering has had his security guard certificate and company licence cancelled.

Traditional rugby tours at stake as All Blacks open South Africa trek
The Stormers believe they are playing for the future of traditional rugby tours when they give New Zealand the opening challenge in Cape Town.

SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage auditor
Mortgage file reviews could be cut to minutes after SlateWorks' AI auditor beat 25 teams in ABBYY's Bangalore hackathon.

Winston Peters says Pacific missed chance to issue statement after Chinese missile test
The Foreign Minister is in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.