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'My face was like a sandpaper' - a 70-year-old man converted to skincare
After 20 surgeries to remove skin cancers from his face, 70-year-old New York-based journalist John Koten wanted to reverse some of the damage.

New Zealand Youth Choir takes out top award at international competition
The judges called the Kiwi choir the true spirit of Aotearoa after they were named ‘Choir of the World’ in Wales.

Watch: Springboks force scrum from kick-off in testing curious innovations
South Africa’s unorthodox thinking went to another level and included a bizarre lineout ploy in the middle of the field in their win against Italy.

Love Island seems to be having a moment this year - but why?
Viewers are glued to the villa once again - but more of them are watching on a small screen than a TV.

Why Kiwi NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen is favourite at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen’s rivals have declared him the favourite to win at Sonoma Raceway. He will start from the pole for the second consecutive week.

All Blacks try-scorer in doubt for third test
The All Blacks could be forced to find a new No. 6.

Oclean AirPump 10 Water Flosser Review
I admit the chance to review the Oclean AirPump 10 water flosser led me into a rabbit hole. In all seriousness, I had to know how much more or less effective a water-pump could be at flossing than using mechanical means, like tapes or picks.

Reward for information leading to sea lion killer in The Catlins now at $50k
The Sea Lion Trust hopes the reward will help bring justice for the three sea lions.

Anisimova 'frozen with nerves' in heavy Wimbledon loss
Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova says "froze" in a heavy defeat by Iga Swiatek in her first Grand Slam final.

India 'had no right to complain about time-wasting'
India, who were riled by England's tactics at the end of play, wasted time themselves earlier in the match, bowling coach Tim Southee says.

Reward for information leading to sea lion killer in The Catlins now at $50k
A pup and her mother were found dead with gunshot wounds in The Catlins in September and October last year, and a third female was found with stab wounds in November and had to be euthanised.

New Zealand Youth Choir wins top award
The singers have been awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.

Labour confirms Peeni Henare to contest Tamaki Makaurau by-election
Long-standing MP Peeni Henare will contest the Tamaki Makaurau by-election, Labour has confirmed.

Commercial fishing school refunds $1m for subsidy errors over four years
Westport Deep Sea Fishing is expected to repay the funding surplus by June 2025.

New All Black Timoci Tavatavanawai makes dream come true
Timoci Tavatavanawai knows his dad would be incredibly proud.

‘I won’t shake his hand’: In a sport full of confected hate, the SBW-Gallen feud is very real
After more than a decade of false starts, the two bitter rivals will finally enter the ring in Sydney on Wednesday night to settle the score once and for all.

Chelsea Winstanley: 'Don't put your own dreams aside'
In her debut feature documentaryTOITU Visual Sovereignty, award-winning film producer Chelsea Winstanley goes behind the scenes of a landmark Maori art exhibition.

New Caledonia’s political parties commit to “historic” deal in France
New Caledonia's pro-and-anti-independence parties committed on Saturday to a 'historic' deal regarding the future political status of the French Pacific territory

Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights
Watch highlights as Iga Swiatek becomes the 2025 Wimbledon champion, beating Amanda Anisimova in under an hour, 6-0 6-0, to secure her first Championship win at the All England Club.

McIlroy 'close to Masters level' in taking Scottish Open lead
Rory McIlroy is in prime position for another Scottish Open title after surging to a share of the lead with an imposing third-round 66.