Rugby fans can stream the high-profile clashes between South Africa and New Zealand for free via RugbyPass TV in the US, while other regions rely on paid subscriptions or local broadcasters.

New Zealand has proposed legislation to ban children under sixteen from major social media platforms, sparking intense debate over privacy and enforcement.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent in-person National Party caucus meeting in Wellington to resolve growing leadership speculation.

Contact Energy posted a NZ$423 million net profit for the year and announced plans to pursue a 250MW data-centre project in Stratford.