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Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.

Watch: France warm-up for All Blacks’ tests with win over England
France, who will play three tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand next month, beat England 26-24 in a warm-up match in London.

Fazerdaze is processing her Album of the Year win on device-free walks
As she prepares to support iconic indie band Pixies on a US tour, musician Amelia Murray (aka Fazerdaze) is taking as many solo walks as possible.

Emergency services attend serious crash in Nelson
One person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a serious car crash in Stoke on Sunday morning.

The 2025 list of most popular Maori baby names is out
Each year a tally is taken of Maori first names and middle names given to children and registered with the Department of Internal Affairs.

One dead after single vehicle crash in Auckland
A person died after a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, between Kerwyn Avenue and Smales Road, on Saturday.

Pant stars before Pope leads England fightback
Rishabh Pant scores a superb century before a measured Ollie Pope knock gives England a fighting chance as the home side trail India by 262 runs in the first Test.

'Gutted' Feyi-Waboso sent off in England XV defeat
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is sent off as Steve Borthwick's England XV concede two late tries in a disappointing defeat by a France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

'I always practise that' - Bellingham fuels Jude comparisons with first Dortmund goal
Jobe Bellingham's first goal for Borussia Dortmund mirrors his brother Jude's start to life at the Bundesliga club, and fuels more comparisons between the siblings.

Freed Columbia activist vows to continue to support Palestinian rights
After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!"

Watch: Indian batter celebrates century with audacious somersault
India’s Rishabh Pant delighted the crowd at Headingley with his gymnastics skills after hitting a century against England.

Kiwi Steven Alker shares lead in PGA Tour Champions major
New Zealander Steven Alker shared the lead with Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez after the third round in the Kaulig Companies Championship.

Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.

Pakuranga Night Market assault alleged offender still at large - police
Two people were left in critical condition on Saturday evening after an incident at a night market in Pakuranga.

Are you paying too much for parking?
What punters pay for parking can vary dramatically, even within cities, research has found.

Black Sticks triumph over Pakistan in final
The Black Sticks men’ team retained the FIH Nations Cup title by defeating Pakistan 6-2 in the final in Malaysia.

One dead after single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called at around 10.40pm Saturday after a vehicle rolled.

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy
Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham.

Unwell Draper loses but 'wouldn't have pulled out for anything'
Jack Draper's hopes of winning Queen's are ended by Jiri Lehecka as the British number one is beaten in a thrilling semi-final.

The RAF Base Break In
And your questions answered on the Israel-Iran conflict.

Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says
After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.