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Watch: Italy lock banned for headbutting All Blacks star
Italian forward Niccolo Cannone has received a four week ban for a headbutt on All Blacsk No 9 Cam Roigard during the test in Wellington last Saturday night.

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Watch: Who will win this year's Song Quest final?
The final of the inaugural 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest is underway.

Will Jordan claims tryscoring record, as All Blacks overrun Italy in Nations Championship
Will Jordan scored a hattrick to become the All Blacks all-time leading try scorer as the hosts outclassed Italy 47-17 in Wellington.

Scooter rider critically hurt after crash with car
A section of Waiuku-Otaua Rd is expected to be closed for some time.

New Zealand-India relationship 'rejuvenated' - but what about that $20 billion commitment?
Both prime ministers said they were pleased to have strengthened the relationship between India and New Zealand.

The Hay Wain arrives in Suffolk for first time in history
Despite depicting a Suffolk scene, the famous painting has never been in the county until now.

Christopher Luxon, Narendra Modi agree on partnership with trade, maritime security ambitions
The strategic partnership featured several commitments including doubling trade and bolstering maritime security by 2030.

‘Undetermined’: Investigating the cause of a blaze that left a former scout hall in ruins
A vacant scout hall was destroyed in a blaze earlier this year, now a released report reveals the examination of the charred remains and some of the clues left behind.

Check your tickets - numbers drawn for Lotto’s $25 million jackpot
Lotto’s Powerball jackpot is sitting at $25 million.

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Wallabies and France trade early tries — Nations Championship
Follow live coverage of the the Wallabies playing France in Round 2 of the inaugural Nations Championship in Brisbane, Australia.

Watch: ABs wing sets new try-scoring record as Italy smoked in Cake Tin
Italy had a man red carded for a headbutt, but Will Jordan stole the limelight for the right reasons when he created a fresh record by scoring his 50th test try for the All Blacks.

Australia v France live updates: Rugby Nations Championship clash from Brisbane
All the action from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

Kaimanawa horse charities raising funds to stop cull
A group of 15 horses on ecologically sensitive land near Waiouru may be culled, if $50,000 cannot be raised to cover the cost of mustering them.

Samoan brothers to compete in Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Grand Final
Three Pacific opera singers are set to take centre stage in Wellington as finalists in the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Grand Final.

New Plymouth council saves thousands from sunshine after solar rollout
Two council solar systems in New Plymouth are expected to pay for themselves within six years.

Watch: Referee left bleeding after collision in Super Rugby Aupiki game
Referee Erin Doherty was left with a cut above the left eye when she collided with a Matatu player during a Super Rugby Aupiki match in Timaru on Saturday afternoon.