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Couple take former Papamoa Beach home owner to court as she refuses to leave after mortgagee sale
The woman said she was trying to negotiate with the bank and didn't consent to the sale.

Mediawatch: The politics of PayWave
Waving goodbye to PayWave fees in a cost-of-living crisis seemed like it would pay off for the government, but it did not feel like that once the media checked it out.

Lydia Ko left to rue costly double bogey at British Open
The defending champion showed some fight in the third round, only to slip up on the penultimate hole.

Iwi disappointed council deferring Taupo water management agreement
Taupo mayor David Trewavas said he was all for the agreement, but felt the community had not been taken along with the process.

Bus driver assaulted in Central Auckland taken to hospital with facial injury
The driver will be off work to recover from the Saturday attack. Young people apprehended.

George Clarke’s Homes in the Wild highlights NZ’s remote architecture
'It’s going to be one hell of an advert for New Zealand this series, I can tell you now.'

One person critically injured in SH1 crash in Marlborough
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit investigates the overnight incident near Redwood Pass.

'The government tried to get rid of us': How New Zealand nearly lost Maori Wardens
In the 1970s Maori Wardens were described as 'a form of apartheid' and efforts were made to eliminate them for good.

Watch: Lewis Hamilton says he's 'absolutely useless' and suggests Ferrari driver change
With his team-mate Charles Leclerc taking pole position in Hungary, the seven-time champion suggested his days might be numbered with the Italian outfit.

I'm just useless, says Hamilton after team-mate's pole
Lewis Hamilton says he was "just useless" after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix while his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc took pole position.

Hull three behind leader Yamashita at Women's Open
Charley Hull's six-under 66 puts her three shots behind leader Miyu Yamashita heading into the final round of the Women's Open.

Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of Lions series win
Head coach Andy Farrell said the British and Irish Lions were disappointed to have lost the final Test to Australia but should be "unbelievably proud" to win the series.

Car hits pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street, two arrested
A person has been seriously injured after a vehicle hit three pedestrians on Auckland's Queen Street.

Teneti’s solo effort not enough as Black Ferns XV fall to South Africa
The young centre impressed again in game two, scoring the Black Ferns XV’s opening try for her fourth try in two appearances.

Lotto Powerball: There is now $18.4m up for grabs
Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $18.4 million up for grabs on Wednesday.

Three injured, one freed in serious crash near Blenheim
Three people were injured and SH1 closed after a crash near Blenheim that saw one person cut from a vehicle.

100m world champion arrested on domestic violence charge at airport
Reigning 100m world champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

All Blacks squad: Scott Robertson considers changes for Rugby Championship
Injury setbacks at halfback, loose forward and prop could force change to the All Blacks.

Tongue takes five-wicket haul as England begin chase of 374 to win
Watch all five of Josh Tongue's wickets as he finishes with figures of 5-125 in India's second innings as the tourists are bowled out for 396, setting England a target of 374 to win the fifth Test at The Oval.

Australia out-play Lions to avoid series whitewash
The British and Irish Lions are heavily beaten by Australia in a dramatic weather-delayed third Test in Sydney.