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Live: Black Caps v Sri Lanka – day three of first test in Galle
Follow live coverage of the third day of the first World Test Championship match between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka in Galle.

Parts of SH1 closed after crash near Hunterville
At least one person has been injured in the crash, which involved a ute and a hatchback.

Jury told not to discuss Philip Polkinghorne case over weekend
Justice Graham Lang reminded jurors deciding the case of Philip Polkinghorne that this was the most vulnerable part of the trial and not to discuss it with anyone.

Referendum on four-year political terms may come by next election - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he may bring four-year political terms to a national vote at the next election.

Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Inside the 'suspicious' burnt property
Sinister warning messages have been left outside the burnt-down property linked to missing woman Breanna Muriwai, more than two years after she was last seen.

Man arrested after stabbing motorist at traffic lights in Christchurch
Two cars were at a red light when a man got out of one vehicle and allegedly attacked the victim in another car. He remains in a critical condition.

Club yachting season gets under way
If anyone loves to sail and get their boat out on the water, they can head out to Riverton and join in the sailing club’s open day.

‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A directive to councils to get back to delivering the basics has cast a shadow over plans for a flagship community hub in Raetihi.

Listen: The Government's new tool to 'prevent' potholes
Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Newsable about efforts to “do more” about the “40,000” potholes in New Zealand.

Oil prices set to end week higher after US rate cut

Greymouth dump cleared but Mayor fears disaster
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson says it is a disaster waiting to happen and should be closed.

Earth set to become a two moon planet
A 10 metre wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the planet on 29 September.

Rams excited for Bulls challenge
The Southland Rams can’t wait to lock horns with their more fancied Canterbury Bulls opponents.

‘Scary’: Car crashes through school grounds after being pursued by police
Police pursuit through school grounds leaves staff and students at a school in Waikanae “understandably shaken.”

Mpox case numbers more than double
Health NZ has confirmed six more cases of mpox linked to Queentown's Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 11.

Cyclones eye promotion
Otago stands in their way in the championship final this weekend.

No new bottle stores recommended for ‘vulnerable student area’
North Dunedin is home to a large population of young people, and a draft report recommends no more off-licences be granted in order to protect that vulnerable community.

Mystery flower rearrangement at Upper Hutt cemetery outrages families
Whanau with loved ones buried at the cemetery are upset someone has moved dozens of vases of flowers from headstones.

11 cases of mpox linked to Queenstown Winter Pride Festival confirmed
An additional case not linked to the festival, but acquired from overseas, has also been confirmed.

Exploding Pagers Sound Global Alarm for Supply-Chain Security

The Billionaire Firms to Watch After Midea’s Hong Kong Debut

Meituan’s 63% Stock Surge Faces Risks in China Consumer Malaise

Nike veteran Elliott Hill to replace John Donahoe as CEO, shares jump
The sportswear giant shakes up its leadership amid efforts to revive sales and battle rising competition.