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Springboks ‘back on the horse’ for All Blacks test after Wallabies redemption
Coach Rassie Erasmus says their rollercoaster double-header against the Wallabies has been a “dry run” for their highly anticipated visit to Eden Park.

Auckland playground fire treated as suspicious
Fire and Emergency were called to the fire at Mission Heights Reserve in Flat Bush, Auckland.

‘It will come’: Luxon promises brighter economic future for cities
Rural NZ is a land of milk, beef and money thanks to strong global demand, but the PM says the Government hasn’t forgotten urban centres which are doing it tough.

The all-woman tiny home retirement village in Texas
An hour or so outside Dallas, Texas, is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, akin to a college dorm for older folk, she says.

Manawatu v Wellington – NPC round four
Follow live coverage as Manawatu host Wellington at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

All Blacks horror show: Bullied, bloodied and beaten in Buenos Aires
Watch: After a good start to the season, Scott Robertson's side got a lesson in physicality from the fired-up Pumas, writes Jamie Wall.

Razor’s laundry list of problems after All Blacks’ latest defeat
Scott Robertson is unlikely to prioritise grabbing some shut-eye as the All Blacks jet home.

Otago keep Counties Manukau winless after four rounds of NPC
Follow live coverage as Otago host Counties Manukau at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

Award winning Hawke’s Bay restaurant closes its doors
Napier’s popular Pacifica restaurant has closed its doors for good.

Air NZ plane reroutes to New Plymouth after abnormal system indication
Passengers on flight NZ5509 from Auckland to Blenheim found themselves in a different city entirely \on Sunday afternoon.

The magma under Rangitoto is still warm after 600 years, researchers discover
New research is helping scientists plan for what might happen if Auckland's biggest volcano erupts.

Four kick-chase tries as Manawatu beat Wellington in NPC
The Turbos beat the Lions in Palmerston North in a match featuring several stunning tries.

Second-half sin-binning costs Warriors in NRLW loss to Sharks
Prop Laishon Albert-Jones’ sin-binning with 20 minutes to play was the moment the match swung in the Sharks’ favour.

One arrested for assault at The Square in Palmerston North, police say
A protest was being held at the same location, but it was not clear whether either the offender or the victim were a part of that protest.

Why an Eden Park hangover gives the Black Ferns hope against haunted England
ANALYSIS: The echoes of Auckland’s wild World Cup final in 2022 are still ringing as the Black Ferns plan to upset the fancied English side again.

Loafers Lodge fire: murder trial to begin
The man accused of causing the deaths of five people at a Wellington boarding house is set to face a five-week jury trial.

Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards Thursday Murder Club fans
Dame Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie and Sir Ben Kingsley round out a quartet that unites to investigate murder.

Warriors host Sharks looking to return to NRLW’s top six
Follow live coverage of the NRLW round eight match between the Warriors and the Cronulla Sharks from FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

PM Luxon: Gaza famine won’t shift NZ’s Palestine stance
Luxon says New Zealand is working through its own processes, after the UN formally declared a famine in parts of Gaza expected to significantly worsen in the coming weeks.

The best smartwatch, buds and set-top box not made by tech giants
It’s worth looking outside your phone manufacturer’s ecosystem when it comes to accessories, as you might find features the tech giants don’t match.