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Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report
Urgent efforts are needed to avoid an 'intensifying spiral' of response to extreme events, a Climate Change Commission report says.

Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty US visa bond
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has sought further dialogue with the United States over its new visa bond policy.

‘Stunned mullet’: 'How Luke Jacobson learned he was leading the All Blacks
It wasn’t so long ago that Jacobson was out in the cold. Now, he’s captaining his country.

Springboks recall ‘invaluable’ 39-year-old for All Blacks tests after injury woes
Three years after his last cap and two years after an ACL injury he thought would end his career, Deon Fourie is back in the South African fold.

Nutanix launches MCP server for AI cloud operations
Customers can now use plain-language prompts to manage Nutanix cloud systems, while existing access controls and audit logs stay in place.

GPs oppose ACT's proposal to extend pharmacists' power
General Practitioners Aotearoa says ACT's proposal to expand pharmacists power is a red flag for a failing health system.

Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.

BSA upholds complaints against Sean Plunket broadcasts on The Platform – but issues no punishment
The Broadcasting Standards Authority found one broadcast denigrated Maori, while another seriously breached a complainant’s privacy and was followed by threatening and abusive messages.

State Highway 38 closed after two-vehicle crash near Rotorua
State Highway 38 remains closed at Waimangu after a two-vehicle crash, with early indications of injuries.

Luke Jacobson shocked to be named All Blacks captain
The Chiefs loose forward was shocked when he found out he would captain the All Blacks.

US 1500m champion Koech gets three-year doping ban
American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech is banned for three years for blood doping.

Oranga Tamariki under fire for telling police to wait six months for investigation information
The chief victims advisor has "significant concern" about revelations Oranga Tamariki told police they would have to wait almost six months for information requested as part of a investigation.

Boks’ secret hand in Stormers clash exposes All Blacks’ real test
Behind-the-scenes intel sharing and a physical midweek test have handed both the All Blacks and Springboks vital clues ahead of their series.

Can you rank the most experienced All Blacks in the squad?
The All Blacks squad for South Africa features some seasoned veterans. How closely have you followed their appearances?

134-cap Matildas legend joins Wellington Phoenix title chase in major coup
Phoenix add 134-cap Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop as they look to go one better after last season's grand final defeat.

One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise
Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

Northern Marianas' Carol Lee wins her first WTA title
Northern Marianas' tennis player Carol Lee won the Warsaw T-Mobile Polish Open in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday.

$20 for a block of cheese! Everyday staple passes price milestone
As if life couldn’t get any more expensive, a new seemingly-luxury item has now hit supermarket shelves: cheese.

Chorus outage hits over 20,000 internet services across Auckland
The event is currently under investigation with Chorus’ technical teams.

Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup - second-round draw in full
Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.