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Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says
An air traffic control systems disruption which affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review, an independent aviation commentator says.

'Silent crisis': Asian people missing out on mental health support
A mental health and well-being report commissioned by Asian Family Services published in July found that 57 percent of respondents were at risk of depression.

Semi-automatic coffee machine strikes the perfect balance
The Oracle Dual Boiler is an expensive but impressive espresso machine that combines the capabilities of a commercial unit with the smarts to use them on its own.

All Blacks rebuff late rally to dispatch Pumas
As far as ideal starts go, the All Blacks couldn’t have asked for a heck of a lot more on Sunday morning.

Hollywood-backed Wrexham beaten again for back-to-back Championship losses
In front of their celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Welsh side suffered another setback in their quest to reach the Premier League.

Watch: ‘Just two dads getting in the groove’ - Luxon and Hipkins hit the dance floor
The pair took their dad dancing to the stage on Saturday night.

Technion opens new program for int'l students fleeing campus antisemitism

Former IDF official: For every person killed on October 7, '50 Palestinians need to die'

Cox thrills as Invincibles hit record Hundred score
Jordan Cox lights up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smash the record for the competition's highest total in win over Welsh Fire.

Match of the Day
Highlights of six matches from the first weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

'Lovely guy' & 'top signing' - Reijnders shines for Man City
Pep Guardiola describes Tijjani Reijnders as a "lovely guy" and "top signing" as the Dutchman shines on his Premier League debut for Manchester City.

Police arrest 13 people at Palestine Action protest in Norwich
More than a dozen people with signs supporting the proscribed group are held at a Norwich protest.

ABs player ratings: Reece and Ratima grab their chances in win over Pumas
ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson’s side relied on a couple of usual suspects, but also a couple of others, to steer them to victory in their Rugby Championship opener.

Musk’s ‘Spicy Mode’ AI porn generator is not just dumb, it’s dangerous
Despite all the ethical concerns, it’s likely that the world’s richest man’s $45-a-month non-consensual deepfake porn generator will continue to operate.

All Blacks overcome sloppy second half to defeat Pumas
A strong finish to both halves has helped the All Blacks to a 41-24 win over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship game in Cordoba.

Watch: Heavyweight phenom stuns Dillian Whyte with savage first-round KO
Moses Itauma cemented his status as a heavyweight title contender at the age of 20 after dispatching of his fellow Brit in double quick time.

Warriors star Michaela Brake shares baby news after missing recent games
The ex-Black Fern gave the update on Instagram.

Who's running for Auckland's mayoralty?
Six lower-profile candidates explain why it should be them.

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

Border Police officers Sgt.-Maj. Kalifi, Sgt.-Maj. Yosef killed in car accident in northern Israel

Mediawatch: RNZ flags changes to claw back listeners
RNZ is planning to reverse decline in RNZ National's live listenership, but it comes at a time when listeners' loyalty seems harder than ever to secure.

Australia come from 22-0 down to beat South Africa
Australia produce a stunning fightback to beat world champions South Africa in Johannesburg in the opening match of the Rugby Championship.

New faces but familiar heroes on 'proud day' for Sunderland
The 2025-26 Premier League season is barely a game old but, for Sunderland fans, the embryonic table merits more than just a glance.