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Soldier accused of spying on Defence Force to face court martial
The court martial has significant implications for the country’s security but little is known about the first-of-its-kind trial.

Pay equity: Five unions take government to court over law changes
The five unions argue the new rules breach the Bill of Rights Act.

German wildfire specialist units deployed to Spain

Israel intercepts rocket from Yemen as sirens sound in Tel Aviv

Gal Gadot visits Tel Aviv's Hostages Square in show of solidarity

Adios, El Lemon: The Aratere makes its last Cook Strait crossing after 26 years
KiwiRail needs to demolish the Aratere’s wharf in Picton, as it prepares to buy new ships - but it’s still unclear when those ships will arrive.

A stranger’s lungs could save this woman’s life - but time is running out
As Meghan Robson clings to hope for a transplant, a Stuff investigation finds the donor system stalling - and lives hanging in the balance.

'Grateful to his wife': Why sleep-deprived Warrior needed nap before crunch NRL win
Taine Tuaupiki was at a hospital at lunchtime on Friday – but for good reasons, not bad.

Will star player make long-awaited comeback for All Blacks?
Wallace Sititi, providing there have been no setbacks in recent days, appears certain to be injected into the All Blacks team to play Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course
Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.

Terence Stamp: 1960s icon who was the 'master of the brooding silence'
Stamp, the dashing 60s acting icon who re-emerged as a fine character actor, has died aged 87.

NRLW Highlights: Cowboys v Bulldogs - Round 7
North Queensland Cowboys host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 7 of the 2025 NRLW Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.

Teachers, nurses, ‘down in the dumps’, taking the Government to court
Five unions are mounting a legal challenge against the Government over how it scaled back the pay equity process.

Do more expensive KiwiSaver funds give a better return?
Does paying more for your KiwiSaver give you a better return? There is no simple answer.

IDF chief: Current op. isn't ‘pinpoint,’ military has moral duty to return hostages

Hundreds use ferry to visit coastal suburb - here’s why Blake Forbes can’t
Blake Forbes dreams of taking the ferry from Wellington to Eastbourne. But the 26-year-old wheelchair user can’t — steep ramps and high steps make the service unsafe.

Swarbrick read the room, we’ve woken up on Gaza
Opinion: She showed moral backbone. And in doing so, managed to highlight how very little there is of that going around right now.

Construction tech business aims to give precious time back to SME owners
BPM founder Dan Bradley says the productivity gained from ConTech Solutions saves his company from hiring another five or six people.

Little-known rule that meant Eze goal was disallowed
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze thought he had given his side the lead with a well struck free-kick within the opening 15 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

Hollywood stuntman set on fire for Pink Floyd cover dies aged 88
Ronnie Rondell Jr's decades-long career saw him appear in films and TV including Baywatch, Spartacus and The Matrix Reloaded.

Boy, 2, dies after car hits pedestrians
A man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Dogs prop pulls off stunning try-saver
Holli Wheeler chases down Francesca Goldthorp to stop a certain try.