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White Ferns stunned by final-ball six as South Africa snatch dramatic win
On ODI debut, Kayla Reyneke, 20, needed a six from the final ball to deliver South Africa victory in the series opener, she did not miss.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for your commute and quiet time
If you’re looking for high-end sound and the ability to drown out (or let in) the background, these are our top picks.

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A New Zealand motorsport icon who helped bring the world stage to local shores has died
Morrie Chandler passed away on Sunday leaving a legacy as a founding father of rallying in Aotearoa.

More Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled after technical fault
The technical fault on the Connemara means Sunday night’s Wellington to Picton 8.30pm service will not happen.

Wanderers steal it late to derail Phoenix’s push for top-two finish
Coach Bev Priestman says the Nix must "get back on the horse" to secure a finals advantage after their midweek stumble.

Expanding mining: NZ First want to declaw DOC, extend permits, return half of royalties to local regions
Mining plays a vital role in NZ's economy and is expanding, the party says, so approvals need to be easier and more efficient.

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Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix start delayed due to dramatic crash
Follow live coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka Circuit, Japan

Five ways to beat your phone addiction (that actually work)
A jury just ruled social media is designed to addict you. We road-tested five ways to fight back.

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Recap: Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson ninth
The Kiwi driver has finished ninth in a Japanese Grand Prix won by Kimi Antonelli.

'I was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer on holiday'

Move on orders: Protesters hold overnight vigil in Wellington cathedral
The prime minister and housing minister were invited to breakfast after the vigil at the cathedral across the road from Parliament - but are not expected to attend.

Bearman limps away from crash as Lawson earns points in Japanese Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli won for Mercedes for the second race in a row heading into a lengthy break brought about by the Iran war.

Retained All Blacks assistant thought his time with the team might be over
Ryan started with the All Blacks under Ian Foster in 2022. He’s now working for his third head coach in five years.

More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north
A yellow heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland, Waikato, Taupo and Taumaranui, while a local warning has been issued for the earlier storm-hit and saturated parts of Northland.

Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise
Transporting NZ says the financial viability of businesses are at risk, if costs can not be passed on.

Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani

Pharmac keeping an eye on supply risks amid Mideast conflict
This follows international reports that the UK is weeks away from medicine shortages if the conflict continues.