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Ozzy Osbourne: From Prince of Darkness to reality TV's favourite dad
The Black Sabbath rocker, who has died aged 76, had a second career as a beloved 2000s reality TV star.

Orange rain warnings as front brings heavy rain and strong winds
The system is expected to move off by mid-week, but not before giving parts of the country a solid soaking.

The make-believe festival boasting Glastonbury headliners planned by a convicted fraudster
James Kenny said The Killers and Wet Leg were playing his festival, but that was never the case.

World Cup finalists meet in Euro decider, two years after kiss scandal overshadowed Spain’s success
Spain’s triumph at the World Cup was marred by the Luis Rubiales scandal, after the-then head of the Spanish football federation kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony.

Nelson’s Le Posh bakery duo escape to Australia amid debt claims
The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.

Mediawatch: Media milking butter battle
Bitter battles over butter prices have led news bulletins, partly prompted by the finance minister's 'please explain' to Fonterra. But one editor says many in the media missed the point.

Are 'quiet relationships' the way of the future?
Teens and twenty-somethings are opting to protect their love lives by not sharing them online.

Motorcyclist in hospital after collision with car
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Onehunga.

Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just
The Government has released new information on the planned school.

Canterbury fires: Helicopters fight 12 suspicious blazes overnight
Fire and Emergency were called to the blaze at 9pm last night.

'You can't hit above the shoulders': Wallabies coach fumes as Lions win with controversial late try
Joe Schmidt came out firing after a highly controversial finish to the second test at the MCG, where the Lions scored in the final minute to secure the series.

Dropped Black Fern fights back to earn World Cup recall: ‘When she’s at her best, she’s world class’
Renee Holmes’ World Cup spot was in jeopardy when she was dropped along with Ruby Tui for the Pacific Four Series in May.

Icy roads cause crashes in Hutt Valley after freezing start to day
The cars were significantly damaged, police say, but no-one was hurt in the crashes.

Music venues to be protected from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

Funding to councils to be throttled for using too many road cones
The minister of transport says too many councils are still using an outdated guide to using traffic management, leading to quiet streets "covered in road cones".

Pogacar closes in on fourth Tour de France title with one stage to go
The Slovenian cycling star leads the two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard by 4 minutes, 24 seconds.

Centre completes hat-trick with 50m solo effort as Black Ferns B team stun World Cup-bound side
The Black Ferns XV kicked off their tour to South Africa with a win after centre Kelsey Teneti scored a hat-trick inside the space of 27 minutes.

Bigger than the All Blacks?: How the Warriors aim to become the greatest brand in NZ sport
The NRL club is booming across the board, probably at a level never seen before.

Whitsundays boat arson: Kiwi Sandra Lee Cootes pleads guilty to $400k damage
Sandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.

Social media age restriction needed to protect young people from harm - researcher
A briefing has outlined growing evidence social media use is linked to a range of mental and physical health problems for young people.