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‘Lightness of touch and fun to be around’: Kiwi runner’s rise from school star to history-making world champion
World champion Geordie Beamish’s ex-school coach provides insights into what made him shine on the athletics track in Tokyo.

Diver rescued off Goat Island after night dive
Police were alerted when the diver’s car was found abandoned at the dive site.

Police seek man who intervened during Hamilton assault
Emergency services were called to Brooklyn Road in Claudelands, where a man was allegedly assaulting a woman in the street.

Aucklanders promised a say on replacement for controversial housing plan
The Government has confirmed public submissions and hearings will follow if councillors vote next week to scrap the controversial medium-density zoning rules and replace them with a new plan.

Ponting targeted with abuse after fake handshake quote spreads on social media
Ricky Ponting has been subjected to abuse after a wave of social media posts falsely claimed he criticised India’s refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents after their Asia Cup Twenty20 game.

Williams tips angry All Blacks response
Sonny Bill Williams is tipping an angry All Blacks response against the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup.

Wanting out? Another AFL skipper is unhappy at his current club
Oscar Allen has left West Coast, Zach Merrett looks to be walking out on Essendon, and now the Kangaroos captain’s desire for more time in the midfield could have him seeking a trade away from Arden Street.

Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus
Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.

$2.6 million Wairewa Lake Forsyth barge and pump proposed
Christchurch city councillors have been presented with a plan to build a multi-million-dollar pump for Wairewa Lake Forsyth to improve water quality and reduce the risk of flooding.

Martinborough ward contenders speak on rising costs
Local Democracy Reporting has asked South Wairarapa District Council Martinborough ward candidates what priorities they will focus on, if elected, to ensure people can continue to afford living in South Wairarapa.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting spoke the language of the far-right
There is no agreement yet on what politics inspired the alleged shooter, the answers may be hiding in plain sight in the obscure corners of the internet.

O'Connor wants to return for Bledisloe
James O'Connor wants to return for the Bledisloe Cup despite flying out to England to join the Leicester Tigers this week.

The stars Adelaide should target ahead of Clayton Oliver
Jimmy Bartel doesn't believe Clayton Oliver should be on Adelaide's trade period shopping list.

The price of hope: How to land a grand final ticket – and how much it really costs
The preliminary finals haven’t been played yet, but fans are already queuing up for grand final tickets (metaphorically, at least). We explain the process involved for most people and the hidden costs along the way.

Horse knocks out jockey with wild headbutt
A rearing horse left the veteran jockey shaken, but thankfully not seriously injured.

James Sicily says Hawthorn would be silly not to go after Merrett
James Sicily speaks on Zach Merrett's interest in joining Hawthorn.

Maori beaten for using te reo deserve apology - Dover Samuels
The former government minister says the Crown still has not said sorry - 10 years after he called for a formal apology.

Police, Coastguard rescue missing night diver near Goat Island
A night-time search off the northern Auckland coast has ended safely after a missing diver was rescued near Goat Island.