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Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Lower Hutt mayor Ken Laban says locals safety is 'greatest priority'.

China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave

Evidence of human sacrifice, interbreeding found at ancient Korean burial complex

One photographer's love letter to the twin equatorial islands of São Tomé & Príncipe

As it happened: Sititi the hero as Chiefs stun Hurricanes in Super point thriller
All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi secures a dramatic extra-time win for the Chiefs after a charge-down deflection falls his way.

Watch: Auckland FC’s captain sent off in Oceania Pro League loss
Look back at live coverage as Auckland FC faced Bula FC in the Oceania Pro League.

Chiefs beat Hurricanes in golden point extra time thriller
Wallace Sititi reclaimed a charged-down drop-kick at goal by Damian McKenzie to score in the fifth minute of extra time.

Numbers drawn for Lotto’s $4 million jackpot
$4 million is up for grabs with Lotto Powerball on Saturday.

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Auckland FC face Bula FC in the Oceania Pro League
Follow live coverage as Auckland FC face Bula FC in the Oceania Pro League.

Recap: Warriors beat Gold Coast Titans
Look back at live coverage of the NRL round seven match at Go Media Stadium on Saturday.

Kiwi boxer wins unified world titles as opponent rushed to hospital
New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels has claimed three world titles with a TKO victory over Shadasia Green, but triumph turned to concern after her opponent was stretchered out of Madison Square Garden in New York.

Live: Super Rugby Pacific - Hurricanes v Chiefs
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry

Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in the war. Finding them is a challenge

Taupo dirt bike rider arrested as police crackdown on dangerous driving
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police had been targeting the use off-road motorcycles on local roads.

Environmental Protection Authority admits cost of running government's fast-track process in excess
The agency was granted a $10 million Crown loan for the set-up costs associated with running the process.

German minister says Iran war not driving more migration to Europe

Watch: Chiefs beat Hurricanes in extra-time after dramatic charge-down
In a frantic golden-point finish, the returning All Black pounces on a loose ball to sink the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby classic.

Opera bosses credit pop star Rosalía for artform's 'surge of support'
The WNO credits the success of Rosalía and the rise of so-called "opera aesthetics" on social media.

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Former Titans winger opens Warriors account with two tries in win over old team
The Warriors followed up last weekend’s emphatic streak-snapping win over the Melbourne Storm with a closer one at home.

Phoenix keep finals hopes alive with crucial win in Christchurch
The Wellington Phoenix beat Western Sydney 2-1 to stay in the playoff hunt, but now rely on a Melbourne City loss to keep their season going.

NRL - NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans
The off-season signing produced a try double for his new team, which broke a three-game losing streak at home against the visitors.