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Maniototo race to pit horses against humans
They say only fools and horses work, but it would surely take a particular kind of fool to take on a horse over a 40km race?

Sunderland's National Glass Centre to close in 2026
Sunderland University says no-one has offered to finance the site so it will close in July 2026.

India’s KL Rahul given out after controversial DRS overturn
The Indian batter was visibly upset as he walked from the field, shaking his head after appearing to remonstrate the umpires’ direction.

In photos: An historic hikoi - as seen from the sky
Thousands upon thousands of people from across Aotearoa descended on Wellington on this week when the Hikoi mo Te Tiriti was the only show in town.

US kayaker accused of faking his own death, fleeing to Europe
Ryan Borgwardt overturned his kayak and threw his phone in a lake, then skipped town on an e-bike, investigators say.

CYFOX & Simplicity One partner for SMB cybersecurity
CYFOX Security and Simplicity One have partnered to provide affordable cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Country Life: Schoolkids put buzz back into biodiversity on a Pamu dairy farm
Young school students plant habitat for an endangered skink and learn heaps about biodiversity at a nature reserve on a North Canterbury farm.

New Zealand is experiencing a new epidemic — but what is it?
Aotearoa is in the early stages of a whooping cough epidemic, with cases this year six times higher than in 2023. Here’s what you need to know.

'I think New Zealand has a problem' after mall stabbing - security boss
A security guard who was stabbed in the neck while working at a popular Auckland shopping hub is said to be recovering well after surgery.

Whooping cough vaccination rates 'dreadful' in Aotearoa, expert says
NZ's low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the epidemic declared today, an infectious disease expert says.

Laos police detain owner of backpacker hostel where Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were staying before methanol poisoning
The owner of a backpacker hostel where two young Australians were staying before they fell violently ill from methanol poisoning has been detained by police for questioning in Laos.

Blue plaque honours actor Cary Grant at Bristol home
Born Archie Leach in 1904, he became a movie star after escaping a poverty-stricken childhood.

Live: Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United - A-League Women
Follow live updates as the winless Wellington Phoenix women aim to end their drought against Adelaide United.

Security guard ‘in good spirits’ after being stabbed near upmarket Auckland mall
The victim's employer said he was "an amazing guy" and that the stabbing was the "worst day of my career".

Inquiries continue into aggravated robbery at property in exclusive Auckland suburb
Police are supporting the people who were at home when three men broke into a Mission Bay property.

Andrew Bayly 'loser' incident: Frantic texts, thumbs-up from PM, photo of drinking from wine glass
A series of frantic text messages from Andrew Bayly to government staffers amid scrutiny over his actions at a winery in October have been revealed.

David Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapu leaders over Treaty bill
Te Runanga o Ngati Rehia pleaded for the Act leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Car dealer allegedly sending ‘bloody weird’ images of human faeces and a naked man
A car dealer who entered receivership is allegedly sending “weird” emails and “disgusting” images to his creditors as they chase payments.

MFAT cautions travellers to Laos about consuming alcoholic drinks
The updated travel advisory comes after several cases of suspected methanol poisoning from alcoholic drinks.