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One dead after two-vehicle crash in Gordonton
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash in the Waikato region at around 1pm.

One dead after crash involving car and truck in Gordonton
One person has died after a crash between a car and a truck near Gordonton, in the Waikato region, early on Wednesday afternoon.

Former Whangarei wildlife park staff plea to see big cats before they are euthanised
Former staff of a Whangarei wildlife park have made a plea to see the remaining animals before they are euthanised.

The unique bond which led Newcastle fans to wear red and white
Newcastle United meet Athletic Club in the Champions League on Wednesday - and Magpies fans still talk about an away day in 1994 they will never forget.

'More data than ever, but does it help managers?'
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.

At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.

Section of SH2 Wairarapa reopens after serious crash
A car hit a powerpole.

New Blenheim dialysis unit to save patients hours of travel
For the last three years, kidney patient Denis Gapper has made the tiring journey from Blenheim to Nelson three times a week for life-saving dialysis.

David Gately's Oaks Day preview
Our expert gives his VRC Oaks Day best bets ahead of Thursday's race.

The photo that made Jamie Melham’s mum ask her to give up racing
Champion jockey Jamie Melham made history on board Half Yours on Tuesday, but she wouldn’t have even started the race had she agreed to her mother’s request back in 2023 not to keep racing at all.

‘I feel for Sammy’: How Konstas found out about his Test axing
The intensity and spotlight of an Ashes opener was deemed too great a risk for a prodigious cricketer still burdened by his dazzling debut. Sam Konstas’ lack of runs made the decision a fait accompli.

Former Whangarei wildlife park staff plea to see big cats before they are euthanised
Former staff of a Whangarei wildlife park have made an emotional plea to see the remaining big cats one last time before they are put down.

Efforts ramped up at Manukau clinic as part of measles vaccine campaign
In more than a day, vaccinators at a pop-up at Manukau SuperClinic in Auckland had spoken to roughly 80 people about measles as part of nationwide Measles Immunisation Week campaign.

Is this New Zealand's oldest x-ray?
New Zealand's oldest known surviving x-ray of a frog was taken in September 1896 by a Christchurch school teacher.

Dashcam exposes lorry driver who blamed fatal crash on coughing
The lorry driver had blamed a coughing fit which made him "black out" for causing the crash.

Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

‘I needed it’: Arthur reflects on Eels sacking and his desire to coach in NRL again
This masthead caught up with Arthur at a cafe near his home in Leeds, where he revealed his ambition to one day return to the NRL following his stint in the Super League.

Bombers approach former player they traded away to join board
An off-season of change continues at Essendon, with the club looking to a man it once traded away to replace Dean Solomon on the board.

A month ago he was a Titan. This weekend Carter Gordon will start for the Wallabies
After making a switch back to rugby following a stint in the NRL, Gordon is set to pull back on the Wallabies’ No.10 in a Test against Italy.

Why Weatherald beat Konstas, Renshaw into Ashes squad
Jake Weatherald’s ability to marry fast scoring with consistent output is what won him a “knife-edge” selection race to be included as an opening batter in Australia’s extended Ashes squad.