New Zealand

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is moving to serve the nutritional needs of people taking weight-loss medications such as GLP-1 drugs, which can reduce appetite and lead to protein and nutrient shortfalls. The company is developing products aimed at this growing group of consumers, positioning dairy ingredients as a way to help patients maintain muscle mass and balanced nutrition while eating less.

South Africa face Australia in a Rugby Championship Test in Perth, with Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus making 13 changes to his starting side. The sweeping rotation comes after South Africa's series win over New Zealand, and fans are debating whether the heavily reshaped team can beat the Wallabies away from home.

New Zealand's political parties are stepping up efforts to win over voters under financial pressure as the election campaign intensifies. With households squeezed by the cost of living, parties are tailoring promises and policy pitches to appeal to struggling voters, making cost-of-living relief a central theme of the race.

Filming on Celebrity Traitors was temporarily halted after one of the show's stars became 'very anxious' during production, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The pause has drawn attention to the pressures contestants face on the high-stakes reality format, which hinges on deception, secrecy and intense social gameplay.