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Flying Fijians coach discusses selection with Europe-based players
Mick Byrne says he wants all players aiming to play for Fiji at the 2027 Rugby World Cup to be on board from the Pacific Nations Cup this year.

Wallaby burned in couch fire during St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Dunedin police believe the animal was already dead and are investigating the incident.

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

Rotorua ‘really keen’ to get Chinese tourists back
The city has seen a 37.5% decrease in the number of Chinese tourists compared to before the pandemic.

Man accused of sexual assault at student flat appears in court
The Dunedin man, aged in his thirties, faces five charges, including three counts of violating a woman, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years’ jail.

Council to close Muriwai Beach vehicle access due to fire risk
Vehicle access will close from Wednesday until further notice.

Rich baby boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
The largest-ever intergenerational wealth transfer is under way around the world as baby boomers begin to pass away.

Challenge Cup quarter-final draw features Hull derby
Hull FC will face city rivals Hull KR in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals following their sensational comeback win against holders Wigan Warriors.

Messi left out of Argentina's next World Cup qualifiers
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers.

Trump to Call Putin
White House say “we’ve never been closer to peace than at this moment”.

Deadline looms for Homeland Security to release Harry's US visa records
A US judge ordered the prince's immigration record to be made public after a think tank alleged he lied about past drug use.

'The party's not over yet' - Alan Shearer on Newcastle's ongoing celebrations
MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him.

Person seriously hurt at Christchurch workplace
A person has been seriously injured in a workplace accident in Christchurch.

Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America
One nationalist influencer calls it "truly gratifying" as state-media hails the demise of what it calls the "lie factory".

Three teens arrested after aggravated robbery in Ranui
The store owner, who was alone at the time, attempted to escape but was allegedly assaulted.

Why are we getting poorer - behavioural economist weighs in
Economic volatility, austerity and crisis became the norm well before Donald Trump’s return to office.

Four businesses burgled in Auckland’s Birkenhead
Police are investigating the series of burglaries that occurred overnight in the Auckland suburb.

Away ends to be trialled at Premiership Rugby matches
Premiership Rugby is trialling away ends at two matches next month in a bid to boost atmosphere and attendances.

Man Utd fans 'disappointed' by season ticket price increase
Manchester United season ticket prices will increase by about 5% for the third successive year as the club aims to become financially sustainable.

'Nervous McIlroy's Players win sets him up perfectly for Masters tilt'
Rory McIlroy must celebrate his second Players Championship title before turning his focus to finally cracking Augusta National and completing the Grand Slam at next month's Masters, writes Iain Carter

Angry protests after North Macedonia nightclub disaster
People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno.

Watch: Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration
The Irish Guards regiment toasts the Princess of Wales, who has been its colonel since 2023.