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NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers
The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about Ł6.6m a year.

Suit wearing real estate agent jumps off cliff for owner
A real estate agent has shown how far he will go to sell a house by jumping into the ocean at the owner's request - fully clothed in his signature blue suit and tie.Bayleys agent Jock Kooger told the owners of a stunning home...

Six Nations: Wales' second-half comeback sinks England for historic win
Warren Gatland celebrated his final Guinness Six Nations match against England with a dramatic 21-13 victory in Cardiff that continues Wales' march towards the Grand Slam.Second-row Cory Hill forced his way over in the 68th minute...

'Down in the dumps' Sri Lanka cruise to victory in historic 2-0 series win in South Africa
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis calls the defeat "up there with the most disappointing'' of his career.

Cold temperatures create downer on otherwise sizzling summer
Temperatures across the country are set to take a dive this weekend as a cold southerly sweeps over New Zealand. Sizzling summer days in the mid-30s and restless nights kept awake by a humid 20C will seem like a distant memory as...

Breakers manager Fata Letoa bounces back after life-saving transplant operation
Breakers manager thanks the "greatest hero I've never met" every day after life-saving transplant.

Dying at home: aging population stoking growth in home care services
The ageing population promises a boon for the end-of-life home care industry.

Rugby: Same old Blues as Sharks punish with early feeding frenzy
After a very good performance against the Crusaders at Eden Park, the Blues have fallen back on old and very bad habits in Durban this morning.They at least got a point against the defending champions last weekend. They got nothing...

Six Nations: Live match centre
Play-by-play commentary from all the matches in the Six Nations Championship.

Burnley dent Spurs title challenge on Kane's return
Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes strike second-half goals as Burnley beat Tottenham on Harry Kane's return from injury.

R Kelly: Singer's bail set at $1m after sex abuse charges
The singer's lawyer said he maintains his innocence of the charges, most of which involve minors.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Mt Wellington, East Auckland
A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Mt Wellington late last night.The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, occurred on the Ellerslie-Panmure highway about 11.20pm.The motorcyclist was critically injured and taken to hospital,...

Samsung Galaxy Fold is the stunning phone nobody wants
An odd thing happened in the smartphone world this week.

Stormers change jerseys at halftime, snatch late comeback win over Lions
Stormers snatch win at the death after bizarre jersey swap at halftime.

Jamie Lee Curtis on the 'moving machine' that is the Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis defends the Academy Awards for trying to stay relevant.

State abuse survivor in spying scandal says Govt lawyers set out to vilify him
When Keith Wiffin came forward to help other survivors, Government lawyers put him under surveillance.

Motorbike rider dies following serious crash in Auckland
A motorbike rider has died in hospital in Auckland after being critically injured in a crash.

Julian Savea dropped by Toulon after owner's outburst
An eventful week for Julian Savea ends with the struggling former AB watching from the stands.

Low blood pressure and oxytocin release, otherwise known as the 'Te Matatini effect'
OPINION: The beguiling grace, zeal and terrifying explosive energy of Te Matatini performers is extraordinary.

Messi scores 50th hat-trick in Barcelona win over Sevilla
Lionel Messi scores the 50th hat-trick of his career as Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla and go 10 points clear.