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Watch: Steven Alker’s dominant trophy run continues with clutch late birdies
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has continued a dominant run of form on the PGA Tour Champions.

Injury rules Ruben Love out of rugby for rest of year
The Hurricanes playmaker will undergo ankle surgery, opening up competition for the All Blacks first-five jersey.

Experts call for subsidised sunscreen in effort to reduce skin cancer rates
Aotearoa has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, and the highest death toll.

'No one understands economics over there': National takes aim at Labour's fiscal plan
The National leader says "there's a real hole" in Labour's fiscal plan, which the party says is "fully costed and fully funded".

Onside acquires Assura to expand agriculture software
The combined platform will serve 60,000 users across six countries as agricultural firms seek one system for compliance and risk.

How to make - and keep - friends as a grownup, according to science
The query "how to make friends" reached an all-time high last year and vastly outpaces searches for how to find a date or fall in love.

Barbara Kendall’s daughter continues legacy with world title win
The 20-year-old daughter of three-time Olympic medalist Barbara Kendall has claimed a junior world title in the sport of windfoiling.

Fijian PM Rabuka urges climate action as Pacific hosts pre-COP31 meeting
Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye, Pacific leaders and climate advocates gather in Fiji to call on global leaders to listen to people on the climate frontlines.

Richard Dale’s cartoons: October 1-31
Our cartoonist Richard Dale shares his view on current events.

Election 2026 live updates: More of Labour’s fiscal plan revealed, National commits to Mill Rd, Greens public transport policy announced
Major parties all revealed significant policies over the weekend.

Two critical, one moderate after Auckland early-morning incident
St John was called around 2.30am on Monday to a private address in Auckland's Glendene suburb.

Explainer: What you need to know about how MMP works
How exactly will our next government be chosen?

National promises to fund $800 million Christchurch Northern Motorway extension
National’s transport spokesperson says construction could begin next year.

Why Roosters coach handed over his premiership ring after grand final win
Sidelined for the NRL grand final due to concussion, Connor Watson reveals the touching act from coach Trent Robinson.

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.

NZ survey finds 91% of frontline workers face abuse
Stress and anxiety are taking a heavy toll as the survey found 10% of frontline staff faced physical violence, including weapon threats.

Sister doctors' bid to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation rejected
A complaint lodged with Health NZ alleges the doctors' conduct left complainants reluctant to speak openly for fear of becoming the subject of criticism or accusation - allegations they both deny.

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats
Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

Breakers storm home to secure huge breakthrough victory in Australia
The star guard flirts with a triple-double in an 88-72 victory over Adelaide, snapping the Breakers' Aussie slump.

AgriZero NZ gets funding boost of $117m, new partners come on board
AgriZeroNZ says it's on track to deliver emissions fighting tools to farmers by 2030.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: October 1-31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

‘It’s been a sin bin all year’: Watch the Ponga high shot that left Roosters furious
Newcastle could not have been braver. They were right in the grand final until the last minute, but their night would – and should – have been over much earlier had referee Adam Gee sin-binned Kalyn Ponga for a high shot on Victor Radley.