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Australia and New Zealand are facing off in a trans-Tasman rugby clash at Auckland's Eden Park, with the Sydney Morning Herald rating the Wallabies and All Blacks ahead of the game. The fixture is drawing attention across Australia, New Zealand and Britain as fans debate which side holds the edge.
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The Wallabies are preparing for a Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, with George Gregan issuing a rally cry to Australia as the team looks to bounce back. Rookie Macpherson is drawing on advice from Bledisloe greats ahead of a maiden Wallabies call-up, as Australia chases a rare win over New Zealand on home soil.
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Heavy rain is sweeping across Auckland after a dry start to the weekend, with wet weather now packing a punch across the region. Stuff has published footage of the downpours, and residents are following the changing conditions closely as the outlook shifts.
- 4Flooding hits beloved Auckland bookshop The Booklover●My favourite bookshop # TheBooklover in # Milford , # Auckland has had a catastrophic flood which has significantly impa
The Booklover, a bookshop in Milford, Auckland, has been hit by a catastrophic flood that has significantly disrupted its business. The shop is not giving up, and has continued selling books from its doorstep. Readers are being encouraged to support the store by buying their next read there while it recovers.
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Rugby supporters are searching for broadcast and streaming details for the 2026 Bledisloe Cup, the annual Test series between Australia's Wallabies and New Zealand's All Blacks. Interest is picking up as coverage builds around the Wallabies' campaign, including their difficult history at Eden Park in Auckland, long a fortress for the All Blacks.
- 6Researchers Demonstrate Octave-Spanning Chip-Scale Microcomb▼University of Auckland, NIST, and UMD Demonstrate Octave-Spanning Chip-Scale Microcomb in Nature
Researchers at the University of Auckland, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the University of Maryland report demonstrating an octave-spanning chip-scale microcomb, with the work published in Nature. The device packs broad-spectrum frequency comb generation onto a compact photonic chip, a step relevant to precision timing, telecommunications and quantum technologies. Coverage so far comes mainly from specialist outlets focused on photonics and quantum computing.
- 7Thousands of free buttons up for grabs in Auckland●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@gusseting/117 324905363835400 # auckland in case you're wondering what the hell you'll do
Thousands of buttons are being offered for free in Auckland, with people urged to bring their own bags to take home as many as they like. The giveaway, covered by RNZ's lifestyle section, has drawn attention from crafters and sewers, with some sharing ideas for what to do with a large haul of buttons.
- 8Bevon Jacobs to take leave from Auckland for BBL deal▼Bevon Jacobs set to take leave from Auckland commitments for BBL gig
New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs is set to take leave from his commitments with Auckland to take up a stint in Australia's Big Bash League. ESPN reported the move, which would see the young cricketer step away from domestic duties in New Zealand to pursue the Australian Twenty20 opportunity. Details of the franchise, contract length and Auckland's response have not been disclosed.