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New Zealand Air Force rescues six people from rough waters near Fiji
The six were aboard a small vessel which failed to reach Fulaga.

Hamilton armed robbers found sleeping on mattress in garage after targeting Four Square for vapes
Jayden Bint, 24, was jailed two years and 11 months for his part in the offending.

Wallabies survive red card, Japan rally for win on Les Kiss’ debut
Australia held on for a tight 35-32 win over Japan on Saturday, in Les Kiss’ first match in charge.

Competition Is Heating Up, but Here's Why Intuitive Surgical Might Still Be the Smartest Bet in MedTech

‘Heartbreaking’: Cat feud cost neighbour $2936, now owner wants charges laid as pet still missing
A Kumeu woman won $2936 at the Disputes Tribunal after her neighbour Adam Ferris removed her cat's GPS collar and released him 2km away.

‘It would cost me $8870 a year’: Residents furious over new parking charges outside home
Residents on a Lower Hutt street are “furious” after seven-day paid parking was introduced outside their homes with two weeks’ notice.

Florists claim Google star ratings hurt by competitor’s similar branding
Florists say they can’t compete with an overseas-based online retailer whose Google advertising lists it at the top of search results for local florists everywhere.

Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.

Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.

Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

Victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures' over murderer and rapist
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.

What's the neuroscience behind a 'runner's high'?
Exercising until you reach a temporary state of euphoria, calm, or clarity delivers much more than pleasure.

The House: Luxon and Peters - who are you today?
It is hard to pin down ministers when doppelgängers are ready to take responsibility.

Luxon is a decent person, this is painful to watch
OPINION: There is, the Prime Minister observed, a “parent-child mentality” when it comes to businesses relationship with government.

Pensioners and children live in a makeshift community. Now, they’ve been told to leave
A beaten path inside red-zoned land has become home for dozens of rough sleepers. Now they must find somewhere else to live.

The wrong KFC with Lomu, threats, respect and Mandela: When the All Blacks toured post-apartheid South Africa
Thirty years later, Eric Rush still remembers the noise, the hostility, the respect and the fun of the iconic tours of South Africa in the 1990s.

Crash, comeback, gold: Why Commonwealth Games cyclists refused to quit
When Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges crashed in Glasgow, their Commonwealth Games medal chances appeared to have taken a tumble. Instead it led to triumph.

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

Passengers 'stranded' at locked train station
The late-night train was one of several extra services running during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Former West Ham co-chair Sullivan attends home game despite advice not to
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.