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Business case to replace NZDF's Boeing 757s in the works, as repair costs skyrocket
The planes have been plagued by multiple breakdowns, in one case nearly derailing a prime ministerial trade mission.

Nicole Kidman misses Venice acting honour due to death of her mother Janelle Kidman
Australian actress Nicole Kidman has announced the death of her mother Janelle Kidman, aged 84.

Live: Taranaki v Waikato – NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Taranaki and Waikato in New Plymouth.

A Southland distillery wins big at Australia’s gin awards
Southland’s Bluff Distillery took out the top accolade at the Australian Gin Awards 2024 in Sydney on Wednesday evening.

The Mixtape: David Walliams
Life is a series of laughs for English comedian and author David Walliams - even if his musical career ended at learning the recorder.

Live: All Whites take on Mexico in California
Follow live coverage as the world No 94 All Whites take on world No 17 Mexico at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles.

Watch: The costly yellow card that stung the All Blacks
A missed penalty and a yellow card floored the visitors in the final chaotic minutes of their 18-12 loss to the Springboks in Cape Town.

Southland mayor slams road funding allocation for district
Rob Scott says the Government’s “disappointing” funding contribution to the district’s roads will result in more vehicle crashes.

How did gun crime inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?
Several plots in the the BBC's award-winning drama mirror real-life cases in Nottingham.

Is the rock scene still a boys' club?
Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.

The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come – here’s why that still matters
At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens in Earth's ozone layer - with big impacts for NZ.

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
Thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday against Emmanuel Macron's decision to pick centre-right politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, with leftist parties accusing the president of ignoring election results.

Rams show pieces of brilliance in victory
If Saturday’s match was anything to go by, the Southland Rams could take some serious beating in the the South Island Championship.

I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet

Elton John dazzles Toronto's red carpet for new documentary
His husband assured Reuters that he was on the road to recovery.

Jimmy Spithill upbeat despite losing perfect record
INEOS Britannia looked markedly better to score two wins in a day, one against the elimination-risk Orient Express

Fire crews at ‘well-involved’ house fire in Invercargill
Fire and Emergency NZ remains at the scene of a house on Crawford St that was “well-involved” when crews responded on Sunday morning.

Wellington too strong for Stags
The Southland Stags’ losing streak against the Wellington Lions continues, losing 35-12 at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua.

‘You beat her badly’: Man resentenced for assault
A young man who beat a woman while she was pregnant has told a judge he accepts jail is the most appropriate place for him.

Active shooter near US Kentucky highway, reports of numerous shot in traffic
Kentucky police reported an "active shooter situation" near Interstate-75 in London, Kentucky, on Saturday evening where "numerous persons" have been shot.