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‘We did a seance for Beethoven, to see what he thought’: the playful, pioneering life of field-recording maestro Annea Lockwood

The New Zealand composer burned pianos, sampled earthquakes and recorded Belfast’s peace walls. And at 86 is still invested in her life’s work: to appreciate the music in everyday sound

The Guardian - UK

Wellington flooding: Thousands ordered to evacuate homes in New Zealand capital after worst rainfall ever recorded

Mayor of New Zealand’s capital says he’s ‘never known anything like’ intense rainfall overnight

The Independent UK

New poll heaps more pain on embattled NZ prime minister

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon and his National Party have clocked their worst TVNZ poll results in years, causing speculation about his leadership.

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As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

Getting a first foothold on the career ladder has never been easy for young workers.

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Women in black confound Australia sevens stars again

New Zealand's women's sevens champs have made it nine wins out of the last 10 against Australia in tournament finals as they lifted the marquee Hong Kong title.

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Imported bus drivers risk 'modern slavery', union warns

A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand to address a shortage is a band-aid solution to a persistent issue created by privatisation, a union says.

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Supercars Christchurch: Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne lead Ford’s march in New Zealand

Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne took a Supercars win apiece on Saturday at Ruapuna Park near Christchurch

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Supercars Christchurch: Kostecki and Payne lead Ford’s march in New Zealand

Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne took a Supercars win apiece on Saturday at Ruapuna Park near Christchurch

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Baumgardner shines after New Zealand’s Daniels seizes unified crown in jarring upset

Alycia Baumgardner outclassed Bo Mi Re Shin after Lani Daniels won the unified 168lb title from Shadasia Green, who was stretchered from the ring in a harrowing scene

The Guardian - US

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

The Independent UK

Out of sight, but not out of trouble: groundwater contamination in NZ reveals a legacy of human pressure

The latest official stocktake of the state of New Zealand’s freshwater carries many of the headline messages we have come to expect.

The Conversation

Michael Vaughan on England’s Test troubles: ‘I have no idea why that Ben Stokes interview was released’

Interview: The former England captain wants to see major changes inside Brendon McCullum’s camp when they take on New Zealand in the first Test series of the summer

The Independent UK

Supercars to make Chevrolet Camaro updates after parity investigation

The Chevrolet Camaros will race with updated aerodynamics at this weekend’s race in New Zealand

Motorsport

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.

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The Independent UK

Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers

No snacks are allowed and naps are limited to four hours

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This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights

Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

The Guardian - AU

No double-bunking or snacks - but snoring is fine: Air New Zealand’s economy sleep pods set for launch

Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in children

The Conversation

How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy

Walk across a mudflat at low tide and you might notice small, neat mounds of sediment scattered across the surface.

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The Independent UK

Police investigate ‘sudden death’ of woman on 17-hour Qantas flight

The passenger died during an overnight flight to Auckland

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World's rarest lizards were on the brink of extinction until New Zealand conservationists stepped in

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

The Times of India

Threatening anti-Indian graffiti found outside New Zealand school; Indian MP slams it ‘vile and cowardly’

New Zealand police has launched an investigation after a racist graffiti threatning 'All Indians' was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland. The incident is said to have triggered widespread outrage and concern among community leaders and residents.

The Conversation

NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead

Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication effort is gaining ground.

AAP

Young Kiwi Wood claims Toyota's first Supercars win

Emerging New Zealand star Ryan Wood has secured Toyota's first Supercars victory, driving flawlessly in the final race in Taupo.

The Guardian - AU

‘That’ll be the end’: actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard

Neill says ‘one of the most beautiful and remote places in the world’ will be permanently changed if Bendigo-Ophir wins fast-track approval

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England World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica finally confirmed

Florida venues locked in for England's friendlies prior to World Cup 2026

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