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The man who got Rory McIlroy over his crippling fear of losing
At McIlroy’s side at Augusta was a 75-year-old sports psychologist known on the golf circuit as ‘Doc’.

‘There is a chance’: Black Ferns legend hints at shock retirement U-turn
The NRL blocking Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s code switch might lead to a remarkable comeback ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

'Made-up number': Doctors dispute Simeon Brown's pay claim
The health minister has accused the senior doctors' union of using patients as "bargaining chips".

Watch live: Minister Simeon Brown announces New Zealand’s ‘first-ever Health Infrastructure Plan’
Brown is making the announcement around 9am.

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4chan has been down since Monday night after “pretty comprehensive own”
Early info is unreliable, but the site has been mostly unavailable for hours.

GDT: Dairy prices rise 1.6% in latest auction, WMP up 2.8%
Prices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.

Doctor admits ‘blurring’ professional boundaries with ‘submissive’ lover at work
The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients may halt Mount Maunganui manufacturing
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.

Wellington Regional council buys large block of bush in Eastbourne
Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland in Eastbourne.

NZ plugs in to boost US Navy's space race with China
New Zealand is becoming increasingly involved in operations designed to benefit the US Navy in its space race against China, even as the defence force denies its tentative steps into space have anything to do with military operations.

‘She smells really bad’: Harriet Dart sorry after calling for French opponent ‘to wear deodorant’
“Can you tell her to wear deodorant?” she asked the umpire.

Auckland will have not trains for Easter - this is what you need to know
The closure, started on April 12 and set to end on April 27, have taken place so rail upgrades can take place in anticipation of the City Rail Link.

NZ, Fiji reaffirm 'indispensable partnership', aim for $2b trade goal
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says they are stepping up their cooperation with Fiji to address growing regional challenges.

$20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan.

Watch live: $20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan.

Tariff turmoil fails to dampen dairy demand
Prices have risen in the latest global auction overnight to their highest level in nearly three years.

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident
The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help if you witness one.

Ex-Facebook leader warns social media too risky for kids under 16
Stephen Scheeler criticised Facebook's algorithms for prioritising profit over safety.

Home loan rates drop further
A new home loan rate cut means 4.99 percent is no longer the cheapest available in the market.