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Basketball players call for improved security after sex toys thrown on to court
Players are calling for improved security after two incidents in four days.

Hard for police to progress child harm cases if witnesses fail to cooperate
A former detective and child advocate say it's difficult for police to progress investigations where children have been harmed if people don't speak up.

Russian adoptee’s PTSD claim denied by ACC over residency rules
The Court of Appeal has overruled two other courts that found ACC should pay up.

Evictions from Kainga Ora homes for disruptive behaviour up 500%
In 2023-24 there were 12 tenancies ended due to disruptive behaviour. In the year ended June 30, there were 74.

Liquid Glass and windowed apps: All the changes coming to your iPhone
The iPhone’s new visual design is sure to divide opinions, but the overhaul is significant and touches every part of the device’s software.

17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injured: Greyhound racing season comes to an end
Greyhound racing is to be banned by July next year.

Government has 'no intention whatsoever' to close NorthTec, Northland MP promises
Grant McCallum says the government has "no intention whatsoever" of closing NorthTec, despite being on a list of institutes facing potential closure or merger.

Man allegedly shot, critically injured in Stokes Valley
Emergency services are at the scene of an incident on Hanson Grove, Stokes Valley, where one person has been seriously injured.

Martin criticises Rangers 'egos' after opening draw
Russell Martin has managed just 270 minutes of football as Rangers head coach, and already he has left his players without a name.

Man Utd striker Hojlund available for Ł30m
Manchester United are prepared to sell Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund for Ł30m.

US officials open investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith
Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.

Live: Bay of Plenty v Tasman – NPC round one
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Tasman at Tauranga Domain in round one of the National Provincial Championship.

Warriors Women v North Queensland Women: Live updates of the NRLW round five clash
All the action as the Warriors face North Queensland in the NRLW.

Mediawatch: Marlborough Express folds after 160 years
After 160 years in print, the Marlborough Express rolled off the presses for the final time last week. Mediawatch investigates if it's a change that's been coming - and could be coming for other local titles.

Decreasing voter turnout, less newspapers, more abuse put off council candidates
In some seats, candidates are unopposed and will automatically be elected to council.

Investigation launched after man critically injured in suspected Lower Hutt shooting
Police are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage to help identify a vehicle seen fleeing the scene.

Father of man found dead on Wellington's waterfront welcomes safety barrier
Coroner Katharine Greig found Wellington's waterfront lacked adequate measures to prevent Sandy Calkin's death, and recommended installing permanent edge protection.

The Kiwi TV classic that’s being made into a film
Filming will happen across the Wellington region, using real farms, trained dogs, and expert handlers to bring the trial scenes to life.

'A strange kind of glory' as legacy-defining win eludes Lions
The British and Irish Lions had a chance to make history but failed to take it against an Australia side inspired by the colossal Will Skelton.

Hughes and Hunt win British 100m titles
Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt claim the 100m titles on the opening day of the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

'England chasing history after backing themselves into a corner'
England will be chasing history against India at The Oval on Sunday but they are only faced with that challenge after backing themselves into a corner, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.