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by April 21, 2020

Scott Dixon wins Indycar race for 21st consecutive season

The New Zealand driver won the Indy200 at Mid-Ohio, taking advantage of a mistake by championship leader and team-mate Alex Palou with five laps to go.

On The Up: Christchurch’s My Little Pub business creates personalised mini pubs for Kiwis

Fancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.

Future Olympians likely among NZ's World University Games team

Organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), it is one of the world's largest multi-sport events.

Before you reconnect with an old friend online, ask yourself these questions

Reconnecting can be a chance to reflect on values and priorities.

Bowen Pan, the New Zealander who invented Facebook Marketplace, is home to give back to start-ups and tech companies

Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.

Scott Robertson focuses on finishing as All Blacks prepare for second test

Scott Robertson aims to improve finishing before the second test in Wellington.

State of Origin: Former Warrior and Queenslander Kevin Campion’s game 2 prediction

Kevin Campion discusses Queensland's chances on The Big League Podcast.

Cloudflare introduces default blocking of AI data scrapers

New York Times: Cloudfare customers can block AI companies from exploiting their website.

Black Caps' Zimbabwe tour to be streamed by ThreeNow

The Black Caps have a temporary new streaming home after ThreeNow secured rights for the upcoming series in Zimbabwe.

I thought my stitch was from over-exercising. It turned out to be cancer

Telegraph: Early diagnosis saw 58-year-old Andy Rushton beat the odds.

On the Up: Christchurch duo aim for victory on Lego Masters international stage

Lego Masters contestant: 'We joke that you’d be better to take up hard drugs than Lego.'

Black Caps tour of Zimbabwe to be broadcast on Three Now

The tour will feature a T20 tri-series, followed by a two-test series

All Blacks v France: The good, the bad and the ugly

Jamie Wall breaks down what we learned from an opening test that went right down to the wire.

Scott Dixon wins 59th IndyCar race after teammate Alex Palou’s late blunder

Dixon won by 0.42 seconds, marking his first victory of the season.

Lights! Camera! But not enough action in a fading, worried Hollywood

The world’s entertainment capital is facing an existential crisis.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson’s prospects after Silverstone crash - Opinion

OPINION: What we learned from the British Grand Prix.

NZ Youth Choir triumphs at European Choir Games, wins Grand Prix

The choir hit a high note in their first European tour since the pandemic.

Former All Blacks streaker and adult actress Lisa Lewis accuses ex-lover Aussie cop of spying on her using CCTV

Lewis ran for mayor in Hamilton and Auckland. Earlier, she streaked at All Blacks game.

Ozzy Osbourne ends career with Black Sabbath in epic Birmingham show

He performed with his original bandmates for the first time in 20 years.

Noel Edmonds and wife Liz to marry again: Hot tub proposal at television star’s New Zealand home

The Deal or No Deal host has plans to do up a chapel on his Tasman estate.

Shane van Gisbergen wins Chicago’s Grant Park 165 for another Nascar victory

Shane van Gisbergen has cemented his spot as the best street racer in Nascar.

All Blacks vs France: Scrum power could shape All Blacks course for next World Cup

Ardie Savea made a bold call, trusting the young pack to execute the decisive scrum.

NZ team flagbearer David Liti lifts through grief to win double gold

Aotearoa's champion Tongan-Kiwi weightlifter David Liti dominated at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, despite a heart-breaking lead-up.

The 1080 question: Scientist finds natural compound to sterilise possums, rabbits

A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.

What makes someone cool? A new study offers clues

New York Times: Global study uncovers universal traits of coolness.

Eight All Blacks from outside current squad included in AUNZ Invitational 15

Eight All Blacks from outside Scott Robertson's current squad have been included in the AUNZ Invitational 15 to take on the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide on Saturday.

26% jump in new vehicle sales pinned on Investment Boost, changes to All-of-Government contract

Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.

All Blacks schedule and results 2025: 13-test season for year two of Scott Robertson

Year two under All Blacks coach Scott Roberson.

Nascar: Shane van Gisbergen triumphs in Chicago Street Race

Kiwi motor racer Shane Van Gisbergen has won Nascar's Chicago street race, a day after his triumph in the latest Xfinity event.

Rugby: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson lauds ‘a lot of positive stories’ in tight win over France

Despite the result being a lot closer than many thought, Scott Robertson is pleased with what he saw in the first test of the year.

Why burnout in women spikes in their 30s and 50s – and how to get through it

Telegraph: Extreme levels of stress and the consequences can be life-changing.

All Blacks v France: What to make of a weird test to open All Blacks season - Phil Gifford

The All Blacks-France opener had a weird, bizarre air to it from start to finish.

Taxpayer-funded satellite likely not recoverable after losing contact with the ground

The satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.

AI apps that record and summarise meetings can tempt workers to skip calls, leaving humans in the company of bots

Note-takers raise questions about privacy, consent, and other impacts on humans.

Children’s theatre pioneer Tim Bray dies at 61 after cancer battle

The Aucklander leaves a legacy of quality, creativity and accessibility.

Former All Blacks streaker and adult actress Lisa Lewis accuses ex-lover Aussie cop of spying on her using CCTV

Lewis ran for mayor in Hamilton and Auckland. Earlier, she streaked at All Blacks game.

Do regular facials actually improve your skin?

New York Times: Here’s what dermatologists think.

Weighted vests trend: Fitness experts weigh in on benefits and myths

New York Times: Influencers swear by them, but are weighted vests really worth the hype?

Kazuma Kobori cards final round 63 to finish third at BMW International Open

Kazuma Kobori secured his best finish on the DP World Tour.

A new global divide: AI boom creates gap between nations

New York Times: As countries race to power AI, a yawning gap is opening around the world.

In-house creators with behind-the-scenes footage, a departure from glossy, overt campaigns

New York Times: It is part of a growing shift in social media marketing.

Equestrian: New Zealand wins Nations Cup

The New Zealand equestrian team have won the Nations Cup for just the second time, with Tim Price the individual winner at CHIO Aachen in Germany.

NZ finish fourth at under-19 basketball World Cup

New Zealand has finished fourth at the men's under-19 basketball World Cup in Switzerland.

Noel Edmonds and wife Liz to marry again: Hot tub proposal at television star’s New Zealand home

The Deal or No Deal host has plans to do up a chapel on his Tasman estate.

All Whites striker stays at Auckland FC in world cup year

Logan Rogerson extends Auckland FC contract ahead of Football World Cup.

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker on why being a dad is his secret weapon in the ring

The father of six has big plans for the future.

Warriors wahine stumble to champion Roosters in NRLW return

After a four-year hiatus forced by the Covid pandemic, the Auckland club fielded a largely untried team against the reigning premiers.

Rugby: Special jersey going to a special place for new All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi

Du'Plessis Kirifi said his debut match was everything he'd hoped it would be.

Lewis Capaldi in New Zealand: Scottish crooner to hit Auckland, Christchurch after Glastonbury triumph

The Someone You Loved singer took a two-year hiatus to focus on his health.

A social media trend towards transparency over finances extends to modelling ways to budget

New York Times: TikTok and Instagram videos outline what people earn, where dollars go.

Mariska Hargitay comes to terms with a lifetime of family secrets

NYT: The Law & Order star examines her own clouded origins and the mother she barely knew.

Auckland Philharmonia deliver powerful La Traviata performance – William Dart

The first party scene featured the NZ Opera Chorus mingling above the orchestra.

Datacom achieves profit increase and cuts staff amid its AI transformation

The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.