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NRL players face 10-year ban for joining rebel R360 rugby competition
The big-spending Saudi-backed rugby competition is reportedly on the verge of signing stars from both union and league.

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway defends money-printing during Covid pandemic
Paul Conway told a Sydney investment conference the much-maligned strategy essentially paid for itself.

Wheels park almost ready to roll
After almost two decades in the planning, Greytown’s wheels park is set to open on Monday.

Netball: Grace Nweke opens up on sidelining of Dame Noeline Taurua
The Silver Ferns shooter has for the first time addressed the post match speech which saw her issue a plea for the return of Dame Noeline Taurua.

New Zealand’s ‘most expensive state house’ sold
Kainga Ora has sold its most valuable state house at auction for $3.4 million.

Z Energy services disrupted due to ‘technical issues’
It was impacting the company’s digital services, including its app and website.

Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings
The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.

Young dad in Waikato River with his son was swept under and didn’t resurface
A young dad was playing in the water at the Ngaruawahia swimming spot with his 3-year-old son when he was swept under.

Father and 11-year-old son killed in Auckland house fire identified
A father and son were killed in a deadly house fire that police say was deliberately lit.

Wattie's NZ taking fewer tomatoes, corn, beetroot until demand increases
Wattie's New Zealand is further reducing local fruit and vegetable crops, citing an ongoing struggle against cheaper imports.

Police help ambulance with mother and newborn blocked by floods in Awakino
On-call police officer provided support to medical team who ultimately decided to return to New Plymouth after access to Waikato was blocked.

Balls-on-the-line play a sign All Whites are making World Cup progress
ANALYSIS: Finn Surman put his body on the line as he scored against Norway. His commitment to the cause was notable, as was the move that put him in that position.

Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers
The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.

In-house dog desexing helps Auckland Council combat overpopulation
More than 1300 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs are reported to the council each year.

Killer truck driver released from jail early due to Parole Board error
Sarah Schmidt was granted parole and left Rimutaka Prison in July after serving just nine months of her jail sentence of two years and four months.

Father and son killed in double homicide house fire named
The names of two people killed in a suspicious house fire in Auckland have been released by police.

Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
Trump previously raised the possibility of moving games amid his crackdown on Democratic-run cities

‘I don’t regret what I said’: Silver Ferns star sticks to her guns over coaching saga plea
Netball New Zealand would be wrong if they thought Grace Nweke would back down from the emotional plea she issued last month.

Police searching for grey ute connected to missing man
Aydan, 39, was believed to be driving his grey Mazda ute when he disappeared in Chartwell, Hamilton over eight weeks ago.

Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct resigns
A Central Otago councillor-elect accused of financial misconduct has quit saying "destructive misinformation and hatred" have become too much for his family.

New Zealand's 'most expensive state house' sells for $3.4 million
The villa in Ponsonby is 102 years old and has required frequent repairs.