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Creditors vote for Rebels Super Rugby rescue plan
The Rebels’ future is looking brighter, but they still need Rugby Australia’s backing to stay afloat.

Fire spreads into roof of home near Invercargill
Everyone was out of the property when fire crews arrived.

Name suppression for former top sportsperson
A former top South Canterbury sportsperson has been granted interim name suppression as he seeks a discharge without conviction.

Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A preview of the weekend's sport, including Super Rugby Pacific clashes and Singapore 7s.

Cockfights still rule the roost in India's forest villages

Orangutan Observed Doing Amazing, Human-Like Behavior for the First Time

CAIR-Chicago responds to pro-Palestinian college protests

States doing less to support press freedom: watchdog

South Wairarapa Mayor not backing down
South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with.

'Another challenging couple of weeks' for businesses as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
A Northland business owner says it was horrific to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks away from when it was supposed to re-open.

Youth Hub asking council for $2m to help with fit-out
The trust has already raised $21m, but needs more money to build housing, spaces for recreation, and a cafe which could be used to upskill people.

Rare clash between top two rugby schools
The Palmerston North Boys’ High School and Feilding High School first XV teams are set to play each other for the first time in nine years.

World Press Freedom Day 2024: Pacific reporters identify issues
While the world marks World Media Freedom Day, in Papua New Guinea, one of the big issues is the loss of experience in the sector.

One seriously injured after reported assault in Bayfair Shopping Centre
A person is seriously injured and police believe the offender has left the area.

Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs
Follow live coverage as the Hurricanes look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

Ex-cop and convicted rapist Brad Shipton has died
“He’s been dead to me for a long time,” said his victim Louise Nicholas.

Land-grown seaweed idea in early stages
The Marlborough pair behind the initiative hope to join a business accelerator programme and seek funding.

Two men fractured victim’s skull after celebrating Crate Day
One of them has told probation officers he “only becomes violent under the influence of alcohol”.

New Zealand becoming 'crime-free nirvana overnight' unrealistic - Police Minister
But police will have more powers, and the retail and security sectors have a range of levers at their disposable, Mark Mitchell says.

UK's governing Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections as Labour appears headed for power

Are the All Blacks bound for Qatar? Nations Championship concept takes shape
NZR boss doesn't confirm but certainly doesn't deny a potential trip to cash in on the Middle East's expanding sporting investment.

One person seriously injured after stabbing at Bayfair mall
The offender has left the mall. There are reports of the mall being evacuated.

Stolen guns and drugs seized by police in Turangi
Three people arrested at property with links to the Mongrel Mob.

Love from Leonardo DiCaprio- Celebrity fans lead to big jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
One of the world's biggest stars has posted about kiwi conservation projects online, part of a steady stream of celebrity interest in Aotearoa efforts.