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Watch: Six Nations referee makes shock exit from test
When England was suffering an inglorious 42-21 defeat to Ireland in London, Italian referee Andrea Piardi was having troubles of his own.

New Plymouth's Metro Plaza building demolition to begin next month
It's the start of a three-stage project to bring daylight back to a section of the Huatoki Stream after almost a century under cover.

Noisy neighbours' loud gear to be sold off
Dozens of sound systems seized by noise control officers in New Plymouth are about to go on sale at a charity op shop.

Immigration amping up in election year
Immigration is a wedge issue in many countries and political parties opposing it have been boosted. How are the media handling this - and the prospect of more to come?

Gazans call for force independent of political factions, say it 'won't succeed without Israel'

‘Trout spat the hook’: Injured Kiwi skier provides update after nasty crash
Kiwi freeskier Fin Melville Ives, who broke his collarbone at the Winter Olympics, has referred to his love of fly fishing when reflecting on his devastating injury.

Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake
A minute of silence will be held at 12.51pm, the time the earthquake hit, then the names of the 185 people who died will be read aloud.

Ireland hammer woeful England for record win at Twickenham
Any Farrell’s men revive their Six Nations title hopes with a shocking 42-21 blowout win.

Man On The Run: How Paul McCartney rebuilt his life after The Beatles
Man On The Run looks at Paul McCartney's life in the decade immediately following the split of The Beatles.

Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End?
The Supreme Court has rejected US President Donald Trump’s global import taxes

Woman handed gift card receipt for £63 quadrillion
She thought it was "hilarious" when she saw her remaining gift card balance from a matcha latte.

Third man arrested after teens die at holiday park
Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, died at a holiday park near Bridlington on Wednesday.

Life Flight's new aeromedical airbase for upper North Island officially opened
The Hamilton hanger is the upper North Island base for two of Life Flight's air ambulance planes.

Review: Hemi Hemingway soars on Wings of Desire when letting his feelings fly freely
Hemi Hemingway's latest is one of the most emotive local releases in recent memory.

Woman sex trafficked as a child wants mandatory abuse reporting from teachers
Gloria Masters, the founder of Handing the Shame Back believed if there was a mandate for teachers to report signs of abuse the "floodgates would open".

Person dies after vehicle hits parked car and flips in Auckland
Police were called to the incident around 6.30pm near the intersection of Frederick St and Belfast St in Hillsborough.

Beloved European destination holds on to 'most-visited country' crown for the 5th year in a row

CDU party conference against tax on sugary drinks

Slovakia warns Ukraine of cuts if Russia's pipeline oil not restored

Frescos of a peacock, fruit discovered in Roman villa near Pomepii belonging to Emperor Nero's wife

Person dies after vehicle flips, hits parked car in Auckland's Hillsborough
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.

Scotland score late try to beat Wales in Six Nations thriller
Scotland pipped Wales 26-23 in a dramatic Six Nations match in Cardiff on Sunday morning (NZT).

Running shoes or barefoot - what should I wear to lift weights?
It all depends on your personal goals and situation.

Ruthless Ireland hit record away win over England
A ruthless Ireland reignite their Six Nations title bid with a record away win over England at Allianz Stadium.

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.