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Kiwis crush Aitu to cap dominant day for NZ at Rugby League World Cup
The Kiwis have crushed the Cook Islands 82-16 to pick up their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Silver Ferns snatch Constellation Cup with stunning fourth-quarter comeback
Trailing for most of the match, New Zealand stormed home 52-49 in Sydney to claim the Constellation Cup for just the fourth time.

Watch: Kiwi debutant scores double in big win over Cook Islands
Two tries to local debutant Tanner Stowers-Smith, whose great grandad also played for the Kiwis, was one of the highlights of the Kiwis’ 82-16 victory .

Large scrub fire threatens telecommunications towers in Southland
Six helicopters are combating the blaze with monsoon buckets, while a seventh is directing the aerial attack.

Person shot with BB gun in Wellington
Armed police converged on Tanera Crescent in the suburb of Brooklyn about 5.45pm on Sunday.

Watch: Kiwi Ferns just miss triple-figure score in hammering of France
France were held scoreless under the roof in Christchurch as the relentless Kiwi Ferns ran in 18 tries.

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Child critically injured in assault at central Auckland park
Police say a man is in custody after the "isolated incident", and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Kiwis player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the Cook Islands
We want your take on how each of Kiwis performed against the Cook Islands.

Silver Ferns secure Constellation Cup after final quarter fightback over Australia
It's just the fourth time they've won the Cup - and now they're just one win away from the number one world ranking.

LIVE: Rugby League World Cup: Australia v Fiji
All the action as Australia's Kangaroos face the Fiji Bati at the Rugby League World Cup - kickoff 9.05pm Fiji time (10.05pm NZT).

Kiwis crush Kumals to cap dominant day for NZ at Rugby League World Cup
The Kiwis have crushed the Cook Islands 82-16 to pick up their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Watch: Phoenix defender prevents goal with ‘magnificent’ clearance on the line
Centre back's desperate goal-line clearance set the tone for Wellington’s historic 2-0 win over Central Coast Mariners.

Child thought to be critically hurt in Auckland CBD park assault
Two people, apparently including a child, have been seriously injured after an incident in a park in Auckland’s CBD.

Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.

Students like new tenancy freedoms - but landlords warn of higher rents
The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.