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ABs coach Rennie backs NPC as Fainga’anuku’s clock keeps ticking
While the provincial unions silently applauded All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's decision to issue a glowing appraisal of the NPC this week, the news wasn't so hot for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

Lorraine Downes on grey hair, grief and claiming her 60s
At 62, the former model is reclaiming her career, embracing natural ageing and honouring the memory of late husband Martin Crowe.

Four new road rules come into force today
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the changes followed public consultation earlier this year, which attracted more than 6000 submissions.

Willis, Bishop among top ministers who could lose their seats in election overhang
New Zealand’s electoral system has usually guaranteed jobs for high-ranking list MPs in the big parties. That may no longer be the case.

Switching to New Outlook? Here’s how to move your calendar and contacts
If you’re moving your data to the latest version of Microsoft Outlook, it’s important to know that your calendar and contacts may need to be handled separately from your email. Classic Outlook can export your data in a PST file, but New Outlook does not restore calendar and contact information...

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Trans-Tasman races and secret audits: What an OIA reveals about NZ’s $8m Michelin deal
Documents received under the Official Information Act reveal what really went on behind the scenes to bring the world-famous rating system to NZ. It all started with an email.

Auckland’s average asking price slips below $1 million for first time in six years
With Auckland asking prices down more than $280,000 from their peak, agents say the city is delivering one of its most buyer-friendly markets in years.

Newborn baby died after condition found at 20-week scan missed later in pregnancy
A coroner has found a newborn died after a rare pregnancy condition detected at 20 weeks was missed on later scans.

Director of fund that lost millions says he’s being ‘painted as a villain’
Christof Melchizedek has made his first statement since a Stuff investigation revealed he oversaw a fund that raised millions, before declaring it had all been lost.

Windows 11 26H2 isn’t exciting, but it does fix one real problem
Windows 11 26H2 dropped last week, but it doesn’t actually bring too much that’s new and interesting—and it may even cause issues for some. The update is a bit of a mixed bag as far as how well Microsoft has delivered on its promises, but if there’s one thing to...