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Indian Panthers face ejection from basketball league
The franchise has been given 10 days to comply with certain conditions before their participation agreement is terminated.

Why the Crusaders are pleased winter is coming
Matt Todd’s face lights up as he thinks ahead to what’s coming on Saturday night, and the rest of the way.

Onlookers capture assault after home invasion
Parents filming their kids playing hockey captured footage of a violent assault, which led to one vehicle trying to ram another, police say.

The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength
America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.

Ageing fleet: Auckland fire truck held together by wire after quick-fix
The on-call mechanic carried out an emergency repair on the fire truck.

Butter prices soar to $8.50 amid global dairy surge
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.

Woman injured after driver flees Wellington petrol station without paying
The victim was flung to the ground as the driver sped off without paying.

Maresca excited to face 'football dad' in Conference League final
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he is excited to face his "professional dad" after Manuel Pellegrini-managed Real Betis qualified for the Conference League final.

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'
Officials say action will be taken against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo.

Enforced skort rule in camogie 'screams sexism'
The Camogie Association is facing pressure to relax the rule on skorts being mandatory for players

Sir Dave Dobbyn shares health update, how Parkinson’s has changed his performing
Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.

Surface flooding, fords closed
Three fords in the Timaru District have been closed and surface flooding has been reported across the district on Friday evening.

Son of mushroom cook describes ‘very negative’ relationship between parents
The son of alleged murderer Erin Patterson told investigators his father “does a lot of things to try and hurt” his mother.

Man who died in Central Otago crash identified
He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.

Auckland’s illegal rubbish dumping problem grows, from mattresses to marijuana
More than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.

Hamilton workers join nationwide Pay Equity Amendment Bill protest
The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.

Tarawera sewerage scheme stage one complete, homes connected by June
The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.

On The Up: Bay of Plenty shopping centre Bayfair marks 40 years
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

More good news for tenants
More rental properties are available, and lower prices leave tenants $700 a year better off, on average.

Humphries edges past Littler for 'extra-special' Leeds win
Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler 6-5 to win his first Premier League night in 10 weeks at Leeds' First Direct Arena.

'It's going to upset a lot of people' - Postecoglou hits back at critics
Ange Postecoglou took aim at Tottenham's critics after they reached the Europa League final as he remains on course to continue his record of wining a trophy in his second season.

Man Utd and Tottenham set up ‘titanic battle to salvage season’
When Manchester United and Tottenham face off it will be the sixth all-English final in a major European competition - with half of them involving Spurs.