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One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
Two cars were involved in the crash near Matata.

Yes, we lost again - but for a glorious 20 minutes the Wallabies looked unstoppable
The scoreboard can shush: Yes, Australia lost 28-14 to the All Blacks, but did you see those moments of sheer magic when the Maserati was in top gear?

Gran’s not happy about the AFL killing the centre bounce. She says it stood for something grander
This week Grandma started telling us about the time before the footy was on TV, when “the bounce” was nothing other than a canny vernacular metaphor for the randomness of life.

Manchester United wins and Arsenal moves to the top of English Premier League
A 2-0 win for Manchester United against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday eased the pressure on Amorim ahead of the international break. It may also quieten the mounting speculation over his position, even if only temporarily.

Could AI-powered surveillance cameras keep your home safe?
Amazon’s latest 4K cameras with ‘Retinal Vision’ come with AI features that will cost you $200 per year.

‘We've lost your trust’: Presbyterian Church finally apologises over abuse-in-care
A survivor says he has already forgiven but will “never forget, never ever.”

Christchurch assault victim in 'serious condition'
A 43-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

UK warns Palestinian protest group to stand down after synagogue attack: 'Respect the grief of British Jews'

More protests in Rome against Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla

‘Wow, how good’: Coach’s hilarious reaction after 33-year-old All Blacks prop scores first-ever try
George Bower made his professional rugby debut for Otago in 2014. 11 years later, he has finally scored a try.

Walking the talk: Signed deed cements Waitakere Ranges partnership
The new agreement between Te Kawerau a Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown cements co-management of the heritage area.

One person hospitalised after serious assault in Christchurch
One person has been hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch on Friday night.

Walmart-Backed OnePay to Add Bitcoin and Ether Trading to Finance App: CNBC

One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash
Road expected to be closed for hours.

‘I promised him I would change’: How Munster plans to thank Storm chairman for saving his career
Cameron Munster’s time at the Storm was as good as over after the white powder scandal in 2021. Then Melbourne chairman Matt Tripp stepped in.

Man meets machine: Why Payne Haas is unlike anything we’ve ever seen
The Brisbane enforcer has long been regarded as otherworldly. But how does he do it? Well, $350 of meat a week and six shots of coffee a day for a start.

Slipper signs off from legendary career
Wallabies prop James Slipper signs off from his legendary career after playing his 151st and final Test match in Perth.

All Blacks star says his test season is over after injury blow
The second rower was a last-minute withdrawal.

Mental Health Awareness Week targets wellbeing
The minister for mental health is encouraging people to reach out to others as well as trying the five wellbeing themes during the awareness week.

A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises
The church says it spent time consulting with survivors before taking the step, promising to go above and beyond.

Mediawatch: Quake-prone shake-up celebrated - but devil is in the detail
Safety v savings

Dobrindt lays out Germany's plans for improved drone defence

Te Pati Maori MP named by Time as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Time said she "shook the world" when she performed her haka in Parliament.

Teenager’s 96th minute winner stuns Premier League champions
Estevao struck in added time to inflict a third straight defeat on Premier League champions Liverpool.

Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Bets on ‘Invisible Blockchain’ Approach to Build Financial Super App