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Election 2026: Greens launch 'grassroots' campaign, express concern govt changes will 'actively suppress voting'
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Brentford player sent off for headbutt
Brentford's Yehor Yarmolyuk is sent off for a headbutt against Liverpool.

Dubois retains world title in brutal fashion
Daniel Dubois retains his WBO heavyweight world title with an emphatic second-round stoppage against Fabio Wardley.

Good news for jockeys amid fallout from horror Caulfield Cup fall
The win of Kingswood in the 150th Caulfield Cup was overshadowed by a fall in the straight involving Ohope Wins and Half Yours.

Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance
Other than the staff, only four or five people had "clocked him" because he had lifted the piano's lid, according to the co-owner of the Duke of Marlborough Hotel.

All Blacks duo make surprise return for NPC semifinal
While the All Blacks were playing the Wallabies in Sydney, Josh Jacomb and Jamie Hannah were boarding a flight back to New Zealand to prepare for the NPC semifinal.

Doctor's callback from retirement reveals depth of health crisis: nurses union
Dr Andy van de Vyver is dusting off his stethoscope for a return to the Levin clinic he retired from last year.

National pledges to take away right to silence when a child is murdered
The party would make it a Crimes Act offence not to disclose information to police when a person has been present the location where a child under 12 has been killed.

National proposes scrapping right to silence in child murder cases
Adults present when a child is killed would face up to 10 years in prison if they refuse to speak to police under a proposed law.

Australia v South Africa second Test preview
Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse prospects for the second Test, where South Africa must win to keep the series alive.

How this relentless Australian bowling attack stacks up against the greats
While the historic West Indian pace battery holds the crown for sheer terror, and the 2000s Australian attack for ultimate match-winning balance, this crop matches them in longevity and the ability to consistently grind down opponents.

'DJ f... off': University event turns hostile as crowd boos DJ twins
Items were thrown while abuse was hurled towards two sisters, as their DJ set was curtailed by technical difficulties.

Researchers work with Maori carvers to discover secrets of pounamu's strength
The toughest variety of jade is five times tougher than stones from other countries.

Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with brutal second-round stoppage
There were 39 seconds of the round left when referee Steve Gray waved off the contest at the same time as the towel was thrown into the ring by Wardley’s trainer Ben Davison.

Prime Minister passed over easier election dates, advice reveals
Labour argues a Labour Day start to voting might inconvenience some away on holiday, but National has defended the timing.

Man arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured in alleged hit-and-run
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a crash with a car last Sunday on Evenden Rd in Hastings.

‘Walking wounded’: All Blacks’ injury toll climbs during win over Wallabies
All Blacks Dave Rennie was forced to watch his side defend with just 13 men after injuries and a yellow card to Chay Fihaki ripped a hole in his team sheet in Sydney.

Election 2026: National promises removing right to silence in child murder cases
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.

Golf, cigars and helicopters: Justin Bieber's ultimate NZ boys' trip
Golf, fishing, shooting and cigars, lots of cigars, welcome to Justin Bieber’s New Zealand break.