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What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like
Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it.

Two men rescued from car rooftop in flooded Canterbury river
The men got stuck in fast flowing water near the fork of the Opihi and Temuka rivers at around 9.30pm on Saturday night, a police spokesperson said.

‘Another Aussie ... the Kiwi now Irishman’: Cheeky stadium announcer mocks Lions’ overseas-born contingent
A number of players were described as “Aussie”, “Kiwi” or “South African” as the visitors team was announced ahead of their clash with the Western Force.

Baseball legend dies days before Hall of Fame induction
Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' was 74 and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Damien Grant: How an author and billionaire changed the lives of thousands of Kiwi kids
OPINION: Early in the book Once Were Warriors, Beth is watching television and notices that the houses on television are filled with books.

Slip closes Rocks Rd as flooding cleanup continues
A fresh slipped has closed Rocks Rd as parts of state highways remain closed.

'Pretty damn average': Google's AI Overviews underwhelm
Some AI applications appear to be trying to tell us what we want to hear - and even avoid answers that might upset us. Is AI human after all? If so, should the media be wary?

Springboks smash All Blacks-stacked Barbarians in Cape Town
The Barbarians were no match for the Springboks, even with a side stacked full of All Blacks.

Tasman Civil Defence controller warns residents to remain cautious after floods
The region remains under a state of emergency.

Five talking points as the Lions do a job on the Force
Five big talking points from Perth as Tomos Williams' injury causes concern, Joe McCarthy nails the enforcer role and Mack Hansen earns eyebrow-raising praise.

Two people in critical condition after central Auckland crash
A third person is also injured.

Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year
A man whose wife went missing from a rest home while in respite care for dementia last month is horrified to learn of Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls' death.

Government condemns Glastonbury chants aired live on BBC
Chants from rap duo Bob Vylan were streamed live and called for "death" to the Israeli military.

Two men rescued after getting stranded on sinking ute in flooded river
The pair got into trouble in a river near Temuka last night and were stuck for two hours before help came, police say.

Ratepayers foot $145,000 bill for rubbish dumped in South Wairarapa
The 26 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish includes bikes, whiteware and even a car.

‘Where you at, gangstaas?!’: The new Kiwi catchphrase dancing its way to a town near you
LGBTQIA+ and community champions Gangstaa and Jadee are on a mission to lift spirits and celebrate every identity.

When does an unhealthy relationship with food become an eating disorder?
Disordered eating - the term used for problematic behaviour not frequent or severe enough for an eating disorder diagnosis - is still cause for concern, says a researcher.

Ballon d’Or winner hospitalised with meningitis on eve of Euro 2025
Spain coach Montse Tomé said her star player had felt ill and was taken to a hospital in Madrid where she tested positive for meningitis.

World No 1 fires two team members before Wimbledon but won’t say why
Jannik Sinner was asked repeatedly in English and Italian what led him to part ways with two members of his team on the eve of the tournament.

Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp believes the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of "serious fears" over player welfare.