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Black Caps without key strike bowler as they look to secure Super Eight spot
All you need to know about New Zealand’s Twenty20 World Cup group D match against Canada.

Was veteran test hooker’s ill-discipline a wake-up call for next All Blacks coach?
If former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson watched the Highlanders-Crusaders match he may have clasped his hands with frustration as Codie Taylor committed the professional foul that cost his team so dearly.

Bleach, bottled water and a ‘poop pond’ smell: The panic behind Christchurch’s water scare
By the time the boil water notice was lifted in parts of Christchurch, Nicola Richardson had spent days bleaching dishes and boiling water.

It might be time for Aotearoa to choose its own head of state
If the Andrew saga has shown anything, it’s how little control we have over the reputation of our own head of state. We inherit it — scandals and all.

Live weather: Storm behind North Island destruction moves south to Canterbury
A storm that caused widespread destruction across the North Island is now battering parts of Canterbury.

Snag this 4K webcam for only $48
Listen, even if your laptop has a webcam, there’s a very high chance it’s not going to be a 4K cam, right? Well, how about you get one? This Emeet C960 4K webcam is only $48 at Amazon after a 20% discount. View at Amazon If you want a clear video with...

‘Many people will be quite shocked’ by the cost to fix NZ, minister says
With infrastructure crumbling, and being literally washed away by yet another summer storm, the Government is set to release its infrastructure plan.

Boost your gaming setup with this killer Alienware 34-inch monitor deal for $500
Getting an OLED gaming monitor with premium features doesn’t have to break the bank—especially when a high-quality option is available at an unbeatable price. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to upgrade your setup, now’s the time to act. Right now, Amazon is offering the Alienware 34-inch Curved...

Is the Scottish title race the most exciting in Europe?
Can any other European league rival the drama of Scotland? BBC Sport has picked out the five closest title battles.

Ratcliffe, Man Utd and the immigration comments fallout
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses the potential fallout of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration.

Auckland FC get injury boost ahead of crunch clash with Sydney FC
All you need to know about the A-League Men match at Leichardt Oval on Tuesday night.

Couple ‘ghosted’ after paying $7500 for a sauna that never arrived
It appears they won’t be getting their money back either, with news the business’s parent company has gone into liquidation. Meanwhile, its online store appears to be operational.

Tena pea, kua tae te wa kia whiriwhiria e Aotearoa tana ake upoko kawanatanga
Ma runga i nga whakaaro ki nga ahuatanga Anaru kia aro ano pea tatou kia whakatu he tangata no tenei whenua hei perehitene.

As it happened: Wellington winds strongest in a decade
Banks Peninsula is under an orange heavy rain warning, with a further 70 to 100 millimetres of rain predicted.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very comfortable fit, even for spectacle wearers Lightweight (290 grams) Stylish white design with RGB High-quality workmanship Wireless via Lightspeed, Bluetooth and USB Good gaming sound with surround support First-class microphone Long battery life Cons Sounds rather flat for music straight out of the box Large, bulky design May fit loosely on smaller heads No 3.5 mm jack connection No...

New Silent Hill game inspired by tiny fishing village in Fife
Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.

Is number 10 role the next step for Saka?
Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack... Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.