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World champs bronze for Kiwi shot putter after dramatic final round of throws
Maddi Wesche sat in gold medal position heading into the final round of the women’s shot put in Tokyo.

Red wind warning for Canterbury as gales, rain expected for much of South, lower North Island
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and lower North Island, as gale force winds and heavy rains could bear down.

Warning NZ is unprepared for doubling of dementia patients
About 83,000 people live with dementia and that is estimated to double in the next 25 years.

Big Tech and finance companies are telling H-1B employees to get to the US in under 24 hours

Stamp featuring upside down Lake Taupo fetches record-breaking price
The legendary misprint has become New Zealand’s most expensive stamp, sold at a Wellington auction alongside Penny Blacks and war medals.

More than 300 birds translocated in record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.

Man who died in Christchurch still unidentified
Police are trying to identify a man who died suddenly on Friday and have appealed for any information.

Stage set for much more facial recognition in shops
Auror's number-plate recognition technology is currently under legal scrutiny in the Wellington Court of Appeal.

Clinton scores on debut as Man City thrash Tottenham
New signing Grace Clinton scored on her Manchester City debut as they thrashed Tottenham 5-1 in the Women's Super League, ending the home side's perfect start to the new season.

Can French romance and rebellion defy dominant Red Roses?
France have come closer than any other team during England's record run of victories. Beating the tournament hosts in the World Cup semi-final would be the ultimate heist.

Euros backheel and vineyard dreams - Russo in her own words
England forward Alessia Russo sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about her football career and her family.

Birmingham nightclub shooting leaves four injured
One man is in a critical condition following the shooting at the Mango club in the city centre.

Hayden Wilde maintains perfect T100 record with big win in Spain
The Kiwi is four-from-four in T100 events in 2025.

South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab

Egypt threatens to send troops, aircraft to Sinai Peninsula after Gazan displacement

Chinese Billionaire Cranes Rolls-Royce Ghost to 44th-Floor Penthouse

NATO to hold Article 4 talks after Russian jets detected over Estonia

Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza City as offensive intensifies

Live weather: Red wind warning for Canterbury as gales, rain hits much of South, lower North Island
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and lower North Island, as gale force winds and heavy rains bear down.

Tiki Taane on leaving Spotify - 'a platform that goes against everything I sing about'
"You take my songs and turn them into bombs… I'm gonna set my music free," he sings in his new track 'Bye Bye Spotify'.

Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and injuring dozens

Police ask for help identifying man found dead in Canterbury
A man believed to be in his 30s or 40s has been found dead on Horotane Valley Road, and police are appealing for information to confirm his identity.

Why Everton have derby belief despite Anfield nightmares
Everton travel to Anfield on Saturday with just one win there in 25 years, but why do David Moyes' men have new derby belief?

Johnson-Thompson in heptathlon medal hunt with two events left
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson remains in medal contention with just two events remaining as she bids for a third world heptathlon title.

Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

Portugal confirms it will recognise Palestinian state
A host of countries, including France and the UK, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.