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Black Ferns gain revenge as late flourish flattens Canada in Kansas City
The Black Ferns have all but regained the Pacific Four Series after storming to a memorable win that was only delayed by the threat of tornadoes.

Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Residents fled rising floodwaters as torrential rain inundated homes, cut roads and left communities bracing for more downpours expected.

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious marathon
Two male runners who were discovered fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues have been disqualified and could face two-year bans from the event.

Auckland home intruder dressed in candy cane boxer shorts runs away as resident screams
An Aucklander was awoken at 4.30am on Friday by a stranger inside their home in the dark.

Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with 'multiple faults'
The truck went to a fire in Petone just after midnight, but its pump failed, the NZPFU said in a notice to Fire and Emergency.

England football great ends club’s 25-year absence from Premier League
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City clinched a return to the top-flight for the first time since 2001 after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Heavy rain forecast for North Island areas, on back of thunderstorms and flooding
The heavy rain that hit the lower North Island caught many people by surprise on Saturday morning.

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban
Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.

No place to Hyde for Speedo cops
Speedo Cops flanked by convicts almost didn’t make the cut. But justice won.

Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada
The Black Ferns have beaten Canada 36-14 in a Pacific Four Series rugby match in Kansas City.

US sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up, as a couple, and also as podcast hosts for A Touch More.

Big win for Fijiana as Moana Pasifika go down fighting
The Fjiana women's rugby team kicked off their campaign at the Oceania Women's Championship with a big 85-5 victory over Tonga's Lofa in Lautoka on Friday evening.

Tana Umaga speaks out with dire warning for rugby after Moana Pasifika's collapse
The iconic All Black sounded a wider warning to rugby’s officials and highlighted the imposing competition of rugby league in the Pacific Islands.

How a tyre gamble landed a Kiwi star pole position
Before he starts from pole, Ryan Wood will get going in the first race from P6, while Matt Payne has secured two front row starts.

Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just another day"

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay

Why Bees Are Emerging Earlier Than Ever and What It Means for Your Garden

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model
President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.

O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50
In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return
Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.