China’s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share amid income gap
Some Chinese lawmakers and advisers are pushing to secure higher pensions for elderly farmers, underscoring the persistent income…
Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is…
Podcast Rewind: An AYANEO Avalanche, Minecraft Houses, and Brendon Crashes Unwind
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: This week, Federico and John go it alone without…
Podcast Rewind: Holiday Break Projects, CES Gaming Announcements, MagSafe Accessories, and Clawdbot
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: This week, Federico and John are back from their…
Canterbury v Otago live updates: NPC final
Live updates of the NPC final between Canterbury and Otago. It’s the first all-South Island final since Canterbury…
NPC final: Scott Robertson’s call on George Bell and Sam Darry raises questions about All Blacks’ mindset – Gregor Paul
It’s easy to imagine that head coach Scott Robertson – and all his professional predecessors – had their…
Former Fiji rugby captain, Super Rugby and Northland NPC player Joeli Veitayaki dies unexpectedly
Tony Monaghan (left) and Joeli Veitayaki show their delight at Northland winning the Second Division final in Whangārei…
Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke’s Bay 43-19 in their semi-final…
NPC: Otago outmuscle Bay of Plenty Steamers in semifinal clash
“You always think you’re going again next week. It’s weird – like your arm’s been cut off. At…
Otago v Bay of Plenty result: Otago reach NPC final with big win
Otago Dylan Pledger scores during the NPC semifinal win over Bay of Plenty. Photo / SmartFrame Otago have…
Black Caps v Canterbury NPC: Scheduling clash leaves fans with tough decision
Instead, they lobbied for an earlier Saturday kickoff. Sky declined that suggestion, opting to screen a match between…
NPC: Hawke’s Bay Magpies fly into NPC semifinals, keep Taranaki tryless
First five-eighths Lincoln McClutchie converted, as he did when flanker Miracle Fai’ilagi scored five minutes before halftime. With…