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AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years
The internet service which soared in popularity in the 1990s will come to an end from 30 September

Iconic Chinese restaurant in liquidation after 31 years
Opened in 1994, Dragonboat Restaurant on Elliott Street served a wide range of Cantonese dishes.

Christopher Luxon shrugs off polls showing tight electoral race
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll showed Labour overtaking National as the most popular party and no clear path to power for either side.

Watch: All Blacks attend Boca Juniors game in Argentina
The All Blacks got an early taste of Argentina’s fanatic sporting culture by watching Boca Juniors play at La Bombonera.

Leading Silver Fern heads to Australia after eligibility rule change
The experienced international, understood to be a leading contender for the Silver Ferns captaincy, will play for the Queensland Firebirds in 2026.

NZ popstar stuns judges on The Voice Australia
26-year-old Cassie Henderson recently won Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards. She sang Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! on the Aussie talent show.

Dell unveils AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
Dell upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA GPUs and Elastic tech to boost enterprise AI data processing and unstructured data management.

Truckometer data shows economy trying to shift out of low gear
The economy is trying to shift out of low gear, as a key production indicator posted gains last month.

Canterbury extension and bypass could cost some up to $5 a day
Consultation has opened on proposed toll charges for the Belfast to Pegasus motorway extension and Woodend bypass, which is expected to cost around $1 billion.

Government treating 'te reo Maori as less important', Principals' Federation says
Primary principals say debate over a book for junior readers has come at a time when teachers are on high alert over threats to te reo Maori in schools.

'Closest thing to Jimmy' - young quick Baker shines for Originals
Highly-rated Sonny Baker shines as Manchester Originals beat London Spirit in the men's Hundred at Old Trafford.

Staff fear UK's Turing AI Institute at risk of collapse
A complaint raises concerns about the funding risks and a "toxic" culture at the Alan Turing Institute.

National health plan fails to meet Auditor-General's expectations
John Ryan says it lacks important details, including the basic costs of services.

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders
Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

Damning report lays bare mental health failures after two high-profile murders
A damning government report lays bare the problems inside Canterbury’s mental health services following two high profile murders committed by inpatients.

Wellington social housing residents' desperate measures during unbearable summer heat
With the sun beating in and little to no air flow, residents took desperate measures: tinfoiling window panes, permanently closing the drapes, and avoiding cooking.

Staff shortages, nurses 'afraid to come to work' at Canterbury's Mental Health Services, review finds
The inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services, started after a patient murdered a woman walking home has found "critical staff shortages".

Silver Fern Kelly Jackson first of three Kiwi signings at Aussie club
Jackson will play in the Australian netball competition next year under New Zealand coach Kiri Wills at the Queensland Firebirds.

Canterbury mental health services slammed in new report after patients killed two people
Health NZ vows changes to avoid "tragic events of 2022 and 2024".

Watch: The moment Kiwi running legend broke the world mile record 50 years ago
The great Sir John Walker broke the world record for the mile in Gothenburg, Sweden, 50 years ago.

The big thing Liam Lawson is not thinking about during F1 revival
Kiwi F1 star says he is concentrating on performing for his Racing Bulls team and is not thinking about a potential return to Red Bull.