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Northland power cut investigation ramps up as businesses cry out for compensation
Some businesses lost tens of thousands in income - but there's also "ongoing brand damage to Northland", Chamber of Commerce says.

Watch: Kiwi golfer holes 20-foot putt to win Asian Tour event
Ben Campbell has banked half a million dollars after snatching victory with an incredible late surge.

Dad who left his son at the skate park killed a man who tried to help the boy home
It took just one punch for a man to kill a stranger who he wrongly thought had tried to abduct his son from a skate park.

Leftist alliance leads French election, no absolute majority, initial estimates show
The major upset is predicted to bar Marine Le Pen's far-right party from running the government.

Stabbing leaves one with serious injuries, police looking for offender
A person has serious injuries following an assault in Auckland's Papakura.

Scott Robertson breathes sigh of relief after first test win
The All Blacks had to dig deep but held on 16-15 against England in Dunedin on Saturday.

Kiwi Lulu Sun beats Raducanu to make Wimbledon quarter-finals
Lulu Sun has turned on a brilliant display to win her fourth round match against Emma Raducanu.

Christopher Luxon heads to Washington as pressure mounts on Joe Biden
Analysis - Luxon's first US visit as prime minister coincides with scepticism over Biden's re-election bid, and an international rules-based order under growing strain.

Warriors hardman set for State of Origin debut
Mitch Barnett has been included at the expense of Manly’s Haumole Olakau’atu as NSW seek their first win at Suncorp Stadium in a decider since 2005.

What a new study says about how Parliament works
For any political geek, a new PhD thesis focused on the rules of Parliament is catnip; even more so if the researcher happens to run the Parliament's secretariat.

Far-right German leader pledges anti-migrant measures if victorious

Children shine at national diving competition
After 15 years with no club, the sport is slowly gaining back a base in Invercargill.

Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden after disastrous debate
As panic swirls about the president's re-election chances, some see potential in a fresh start - but others say the unknowns are too great.

Lydia Ko to chase third Olympic medal in Paris
The golfing superstar is set to play at her last Olympics, while Ryan Fox will contest his third Games.

Is zero-based budgeting a good way to save money in a cost of living crisis?
First Person: We may have just crawled out of a recession, but times are still tough. Could a TikTok-famous budgeting method help?

Stoat on predator-free Miramar Peninsula found dead
The male stoat, that had been evading capture since December, was found on Sunday.

French election: newcomers in New Caledonia, French Polynesia
Analysis - The French general election in the Pacific this weekend has produced new MPs in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, but in opposite directions.

Kiwi continues fairytale run at Wimbledon
Te Anau-born Lulu Sun has defeated Emma Raducanu to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

George Beamish smashes national steeplechase record
The New Zealand runner is in good form just a couple of weeks out from the Paris Olympics.

Lewis Hamilton ends drought with British GP win
A tearful-sounding Lewis Hamilton thanked his team over radio and was still emotional several minutes later as he struggled to compose himself.

Gulf Harbour body discovery: What we know so far
The remains of a woman were found inside a bag fished out of the sea in Gulf Harbour. Here's what we know so far.