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Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court
The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages.

Ardie Savea on Wellington homecoming: 'If they boo me, I get it'
Once a beloved son of Wellington, Ardie Savea is bracing for a hostile homecoming in the city.

The curious case of the Crusaders’ disappearing attack
They say defence wins championships, but can the Crusaders beat the Chiefs with next to no ball?

'There's been no transparency': Ruataniwha Dam protest outside meeting
The electricity distributor's board is putting $100,000 towards a re-scope of the controversial project.

Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success.

Oasis fans' anger at Manchester gig ticket plan
Fans are asked to opt-in to a ballot for the closest spots to the stage for "safety" reasons.

Waitangi Tribunal hears new plan to improve Maori Health
Maori health leaders want the Waitangi Tribunal to recommend establishing a "new whare" to replace the short-lived, Te Aka Whai Ora.

Aotearoa Music Awards: The must-see moments
Astonished Devilskin call for a new category at the awards, a confusing scream into the microphone and only in New Zealand would we see crocs step up on stage.

Why Succession creator Jesse Armstrong is writing about rich people again
The Succession writer tells the Hay Festival about his fascination with who holds power in society.

Lydia Ko five shots off the pace at US Women’s Open
It was a battle in the first round at Erin Hills with the Kiwi frequently scrambling for par.

And the winner of the best tasting tap water in NZ is...
Four district councils were competing for the title, but there could only be one winner.

Kane Williamson likely to miss next test series as he confirms Black Caps contract situation
The batting great has confirmed he won't be signing a central contract for the second year in a row and looks set to miss the Black Caps' tour to Zimbabwe.

Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of football great Maradona
An Argentine court has declared a mistrial, the latest soap-operatic turn in the trial that has tranfixed the football world.

Not a sport': Top NZ sports doctors call for ban on RunIt
"It is jousting without sticks," Dr Stephen Kara says.

Parents could be prosecuted for truancy, but principals say it won't work
The Ministry of Education is now poised to take legal action against parents who fail to send their kids to school, David Seymour says.

Stuart Smith: ‘We can now start to focus on growing the economy’
OPINION: We have delivered a responsible Budget focused on growing the economy to help Kiwis get ahead and stimulate increased employment and higher wages.

New Banksy revealed but location remains a mystery
The latest piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.

No trains running in Auckland, Wellington over King's Birthday
Both cities are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel.

Explainer: Super Rugby Pacific’s blockbuster final round
There's a fight for the top spot and home ground advantage, another for a likely life in the play-offs, and a three-way battle to make it to the final six.