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Sunken Manawanui listed as $77m write-off in Budget
A $77 million write-off of the Navy ship HMNZ Manawanui, which sunk off Samoa last October, is contained in the Budget papers on defence.

Trailer for new Jacinda Ardern doco features home videos filmed by Clarke Gayford
Family life, leading with kindness and Ardern’s handling of one crisis after another will be front and centre of a new documentary about her five years at the helm of New Zealand.

Dan Hooker-backed fight event draws police attention in Auckland
The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.

Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory
The Indiana Pacers are two games away from making it to the NBA Finals as they silenced the locals at Madison Square Gardens on Saturday (NZ time).

Pork crackling snacker takes company to the Disputes Tribunal for compensation over broken tooth
The man claimed the pork crackling product was not 'fit for purpose'.

Modifications, Uber, not reading the terms: Common reasons why your insurance claim might be declined
Here are some of the pitfalls and loopholes to watch out for insurance policies to avoid disappointment.

Black Ferns v USA live updates, Pacific Four Series test
Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and USA.

Rugby live updates: Black Ferns v USA
Follow all the Pacific Four action from North Harbour Stadium, Albany.

Kiwi producer and songwriter Joel Little on life, Lorde, legacy and the power of giving back
'I wouldn't be where I am if there hadn't been certain people along the way.'

Klopp 'turned off TV' after hearing Trent boos
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he "turned off the television" when he heard supporters booing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

How McTominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit
Scott McTominay seals his status as a Napoli icon with a spectacular first goal as his side defeat Cagliari to win Serie A.

Budget 2025 decisions 'strange and unnecessary' - Labour leader
Labour's leader has used his second speech in a series of regional conferences to attack the government's budget as a series of "strange and unnecessary decisions".

Bowler Bloomfield works on Team Niue selection
Niue's bowler Olivia Bloomfield is continuing to build her own record and hoping she can still make it back into Team Niue Bowls for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She led...

Firefighters warn of strained resources after Auckland high-rise fire
Firefighters are concerned about the lack of heavy aerial trucks in the city.

Texas star Sharleen Spiteri 'still living the dream'
Almost 40 years after Texas was formed, Sharleen Spiteri says she has not lost her love of performing live.

Live: Northern Stars v Central Pulse – ANZ Premiership
Follow all the action from round three as the Stars host the Pulse in Auckland.

Five injured in Christchurch crash, two people with serious injuries
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management is in place.

Pedestrian in crash in Christchurch city
Initial indications were there may have been serious injuries in the Fitzgerald Ave incident.

Herald afternoon quiz: May 24
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Diabetics could be at risk with new 12-month prescriptions
The government says having to get a new prescription every three months is a waste of time and money.

Bath overpower Lyon to win European Challenge Cup
Bath clinch their first European title in 17 years with a commanding display against Lyon in the Challenge Cup final.

Liverpool make contact with Leverkusen for Wirtz
Liverpool make initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.