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Last update: 7 hours agoSports Shock: Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died aged 61 after cancer complications, ending a career that included 65 caps and British & Irish Lions tours. Women’s Rugby: England sealed an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title and a Grand Slam with a 43-28 win over France, extending a dominant run. Rural & Conservation: Five applicants are vying to take over DOC’s lease of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s biggest farm, as the current arrangement ends in June. Health Policy: GenPro is pushing a major funding boost for general practice ahead of Election 2026, while PSA warns specialist sexual violence prevention group RespectEd may close in August without urgent government support. Business & Tech: Xero research finds many small firms want AI training but fear data risks; it’s launching an AI bootcamp with ASB. Global Watch: FIFA says it held “positive and constructive” talks with Iran to keep World Cup participation on track. Local Culture: Dame Jacinda Ardern drew a sell-out crowd at the Auckland Writers Festival, with only a small protest outside.
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