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Grave of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren vandalised at Waikumete Cemetery
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this," McLarens' family say.

Temperatures soar around the country, but will it last?
The hottest spot reached 28C, which a MetService meteorologist described as “well above average”.

Australia unveils Milano Cortina 2026 uniforms with countdown on
With just three months remaining until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Australian team uniform has been revealed.

‘Better than I expected’: Cummins’ positive news set to unsettle England ahead of Ashes
Pat Cummins has delivered a dose of good news for Australian cricket fans ahead of a blockbuster Ashes series.

Winners and losers: Why this is not the end for Australia’s Ashes casualties
Sam Konstas has received backing from two key figures, with his axing coming at the expense of a potential debutant.

Is Australia’s most dominant era over? The next generation can prove it’s not
An Australian cricket great insists the nation’s stranglehold on the women’s game is far from over, and the next generation of prospects would soon prove that.

New Zealand bowler Selina Goddard named women's World No 1
Selina Goddard has been named the World No 1 female bowler and hopes the new ranking system can help create more commercial opportunities in the sport.

Gentailers' Huntly coal mountain given the go ahead
The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.

'He's awake': Family of Eli Katoa gives update on Tonga star's condition after ‘heartbreaking’ incident
Eli Katoa’s family has asked for more prayers as the second-rower battles to make a full recovery.

Leaders chosen for Auckland local boards
Most of Auckland’s 21 local boards are ready to get on with business - they’ve completed inaugurations and sworn in leaders for the next three years.

Who knew what and when about the controversial anti-strike Facebook ads?
But Christopher Luxon says that didn’t happen and the Commission denies it was seeking approval. Labour wants Collins to clarify and is reminding the Commission to be politically neutral.

Foran's last hurrah as New Zealand and Samoa clash
Western Sydney comes alive for the Pacific Championships final as New Zealand meets Samoa, with veteran Kieran Foran set for his emotional final dance in the black jersey.

‘Very raw at the moment’: Kyrgios reveals ‘miracle’ Australian Open comeback hopes
From the depths of despair, Nick Kyrgios is feeling buoyant again and eyeing a shock Australian Open comeback.

‘That’s Dizzy’s son’: Why Jackson wants to emulate his dad’s baggy green legacy
Jackson Gillespie is tall and strapping and can bowl fast, but he doesn’t just want to play for Australia because his dad did.

The ‘lost’ Lynagh: Why an Australian legend’s son is playing for Italy against the Wallabies
His father and brother have both worn Aussie gold, and he had the option to take the same path, but Italy-born, London-raised Louis Lynagh will be wearing Italian colours against the Wallabies on Sunday.

Man seriously injured after assault by several attackers in his own home in Opotiki
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked by several offenders in his Opotiki home on Thursday morning.

Former All Blacks Pulu, Laumape headline Moana Pasifika's 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga announced his Super Rugby Pacific squad on Thursday.

Otara 'locked out' in stoush over local board leadership roles
Otara's three elected members have been left without leadership roles for the first time since the Auckland Super City was formed in 2010.

Wellington social housing tenants frustrated at rent hikes
This is despite the cost of private rentals falling across the city.