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Lulu Sun channels Wimbledon spirit to beat world No 16 in Eastbourne
Just a week out from Wimbledon, Kiwi Lulu Sun has defeated a top 20 player for the second time in her career.

Iran issues warning to 'gambler' Trump: We will end this war
Iran said the US attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and called Donald Trump a "gambler".

Petrol price 'double whammy' looming, economists say
An "upswing" in petrol prices is predicted to keep on rising.

What is the etiquette around calling someone out of the blue?
Does your stomach drop when your phone rings unexpectedly?

Julia DeLuney accused of murdering her mother, struggled with alcohol and financial difficulties
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home in January 2024 - her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder.

Live: Iran strikes US base in Qatar in response to US attack on Iranian nuclear sites
Explosions have been heard over Qatar's capital, Doha, as Tehran looks to retaliate against US strikes.

‘Good news story’: Wellington cyclist numbers well over double in two years
A cycling advocate said the swell of cyclists coming through the Basin Reserve was due to a new cycleway that opened mid-2023.

What happened to Leonie Emery? A family's seven year wait for answers
Malanena Emery is frustrated no-one has been held responsible for her daughter's disappearance, and is desperate for closure.

GPs to get extra funding in agreement government hopes will lead to faster healthcare
Health Minister Simeon Brown the increase this year was the biggest - by more than double - since the current funding system began.

Properties a $15m Lotto win can buy you in Wellington and Invercargill
Even the costliest homes in their home towns won’t stretch Saturday’s big Lotto winners, with $4m near the top in Wellington and $1.5m in Invercargill.

World's first crocheted wharenui comes to Auckland
In celebration of Matariki, the nation’s only woollen wharenui is returning to her place of origin - Tamaki Makaurau.

The southern council with almost 50 vacant roles
The chair of a southern regional council says he is surprised by the number of available vacancies following a recent restructure.

Lenovo climbs to eighth in 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25
Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner’s 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

Sir Graham Henry, herpes, and an award-winning ad campaign
The former All Black coach beamed into the world's most prestigious ad awards to congratulate New Zealand ... sort of.

What's in store for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at NATO
Analysis - Luxon won't be part of the main North Atlantic Council meeting - but as many as a dozen bilateral meetings with PMs and presidents is on the cards.

Northland nurses and healthcare assistants strike over ongoing pay dispute
The strike comes just a week after more than 200 senior doctors and dentists in Northland striked for 24 hours.

Luxon not seeking meeting with Trump at Nato
The PM has doused suggestions a Trump meeting may occur, while ‘noting’ the precise US strike on Iran.

David Seymour defends social media posts accusing Regulatory Standards opponents of 'derangement syndrome'
Seymour's targets have included academics such as Dame Anne Salmond, Dr George Laking, and Metiria Turei, as well as Labour MP Willie Jackson.

Live: Iran begins operation against US base in Qatar - state TV
Explosions were reported over Qatar's capital Doha shortly after a Western diplomat said there had been a credible Iranian threat against a US-run air base in the Gulf Arab state.

Revealed: Why aged care costs could rocket for some Kiwis
Documents obtained by Stuff include sector modelling that shows how much more aged care residents could pay, according to their assets.