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How Wallabies’ Ellis Park miracle could pave way for dream 2027 World Cup
Australia’s historic Ellis Park win not only broke a 62-year drought, but it also strengthened their World Cup seeding hopes, even as injuries and a daunting Cape Town Test await.

Wellington event company Hiremaster in liquidation after more than 70 years in business
The liquidation of Wellington event equipment hire company Hiremaster has sparked concerns for event planners.

State Highway 8 closed by snow between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki
State Highway Eight between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie Basin has been closed tonight because of snow.

A nostalgic end of the Ara era on the Cook Strait
The only rail-enabled Cook Strait ferry, the Aratere, has sailed into Wellington for the final time. Glenn McConnell was on board for its final sailing.

Joey Essex 'confident and excited' for boxing debut
The Towie star is the latest celebrity to take on crossover boxing, made famous by YouTubers.

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Rare and early honour for Oscar Piastri in Melbourne
Australia’s Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named after him at Melbourne’s Albert Park street circuit.

Whanganui High School bus crashes into cars in afternoon accident
The principal of the school said the bus was pulling out of a bay area when it hit a car travelling along the street - it then proceeded to hit a second car.

Russia is experimenting in Ukraine's robot war with uncrewed rocket launchers, hoverboards, and a box on wheels

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Geological report taken out of context to claim that new ocean has emerged in East Africa

At least 40 missing after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

Police making inquiries into West Coast crash that saw one critically injured
Hato Hone St John airlifted one patient in a critical condition to Christchurch Hospital on Sunday night.

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ reveal changes to better prepare for major weather events
The agency revealed the changes at today's inquest into 2023's deadly storms, with hearings currently in the Auckland phase.

'Having a drink cost me my family' - Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury says his new BBC documentary follows him during the "hardest times" of his life.