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Longest-serving councillor Trevor Maxwell extends 48-year tenure in Rotorua
Trevor Maxwell's election success may soon see him set a national record.

Are you a winner? Numbers in for Lotto’s $17 million draw
Check your tickets: The numbers are in for Saturday’s $17 million draw.

Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki live updates: NPC quarter-final
Live updates of the NPC quarter-final clash between Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki.

NZ defence strategy explores space weapons export potential
Defence Minister Judith Collins insists NZ-produced technology could compete internationally.

Police report death after motorcycle crash in Otago
One person has died after a motorcycle crash near Palmerston.

E-scooter rider critically injured after crash with car in central Auckland
The collision between the scooter and a car happened at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St on Saturday afternoon.

Late 'Super Saturday' voter turnout may yet swing Hamilton mayoralty
Tim Macindoe is the early frontrunner, but more than 5500 votes were cast in the final hours.

How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?

Dame Fran Wilde leads South Wairarapa mayoral race by sizeable margin
The former MP, Wellington mayor and regional council chairperson is in front by more than 1000 votes, with 85 per cent of the counting done.

Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint job
The bridge needs a new paint job, as its original coating - from 1969 - reaches the end of its designed life.

'Now or never' - Littler fightback seals semi spot
Luke Littler hits a 152 checkout in the deciding leg to win a thrilling World Grand Prix quarter-final against Gerwyn Price.

Was Slovakia win Northern Ireland's best display under O'Neill?
Former Northern Ireland strikers David Healy and Gerry Armstrong believe Friday's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia was NI's best performance under Michael O'Neill.

How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms
There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.

Three in a row for defending champ in Bathurst 1000 shootout
Kiwi driver Ryan Wood will start on the second row, alongside his teammate Chaz Mostert.

Murdered Kenyan woman's niece to push for ex-soldier's extradition during UK visit

Review: Local jazz maestro pilots sonic spaceship upwards on 'Pool Sharks'
Joe Kaptein impresses, not just for his chops on the keys, but an ability to pen thoroughly inviting compositions.

Hawke’s Bay v Taranaki – NPC quarterfinal
Follow live coverage as Hawke's Bay host Taranaki in an NPC quarterfinal at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday evening.

Wayne Brown vows to take on central government, but runner-up has doubts
Wayne Brown has declared his landslide re-election proof Aucklanders back his agenda, but Kerrin Leoni says the city’s lowest-ever turnout tells a different story.

E-scooter rider critically hurt after collision with car in Auckland CBD
The incident happened near the intersection of Mount and Symonds streets about 4.05pm.

Mayor Little to be joined on council by Ray Chung, but no place for Tory Whanau
Andrew Little has won the Wellington mayoralty with an emphatic election result on Saturday.

Bay of Plenty v Tasman live updates: NPC quarter-final
Live updates of the NPC quarter-final clash between Bay of Plenty and Tasman.

Sports quiz: Which tennis player asked a ball girl to remove his sweaty shirt?
Test your sporting knowledge with our weekly quiz on current sports events.

Bay of Plenty v Tasman - NPC quarterfinal
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Tasman in an NPC quarterfinal at Tauranga Domain on Saturday afternoon.

Hull KR & Wigan set for repeat of 2024 Grand Final
Wigan Warriors and Hull KR will face off once again in Saturday's Super League Grand Final, but the story is very different 12 months on.