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'Typical Lawson': Oliver Bearman and Kiwi driver caught in tense exchange
The pair were seen in a tense post-race exchange caught on Yuki Tsunoda’s driver cam after their lap one incident that saw both receive penalties.

Falling ash, a red sun and fire all around: what it was like for hikers awaiting rescue on Tongariro
One hiker says it “felt like the end of the world” when the smoke obscured the sun.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Fourth Twenty20, Saxton Oval
Live updates of the fourth Twenty20 between the Black Caps and West Indies.

Watch: Springboks overcome permanent red card to bury France in Paris
A rare permanent red card didn’t stop South Africa from showing why they’re the best team in the world.

Watch: F1 rookie says he was lucky to walk away from 57G crash
Gabriel Bortoleto was travelling at more than 270km/h when he lost control and became airborne before smashing into a second barrier.

Ignoring This Escalator Etiquette In France Is Bound To Get You Some Irritated Looks

Education groups oppose minister's Teaching Council shake-up
Ten education sector organisations are speaking out together against government changes.

9am on the radio
Award-winning Wellington writer Lauren Keenan imagines the role of radio in the life of an everyday New Zealander.

Scotland 'need next step' after New Zealand pain - Townsend
Head coach Gregor Townsend hails an "outstanding" second-half display in the frustrating 25-17 loss to New Zealand, saying Scotland "showed who we are".

Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.

England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international at Allianz Stadium.

Star fullback, goalkeeper in doubt as All Whites assemble in Florida
Liberato Cacace and Alex Paulsen both missed their club matches in Wales and Poland on Saturday (Sunday NZ time)

Live: Black Caps v West Indies - fifth T20
New Zealand lead the series 2-1, after the fourth match was wiped out by rain.

Black Caps batting first against West Indies in Nelson - 3rd T20
Follow live coverage as the Black Caps host the West Indies at Saxton Oval in Nelson in the third of five Twenty20 internationals.

What to watch: Task - a dark tale of middle America
Task is the latest descent into the grim underworld of middle America from the creator of Mare of Easttown.

From NY to NZ: The smiling ‘benevolent dictator' whipping dance legends Black Grace into shape
Right now, somewhere deep in Auckland, nine dancers are being put through the wringer.

Cyclists in fatal crash in Wairarapa
One person has died after two cyclists crashed in Wairarapa.

IDF prepares to receive remains of deceased hostage in coming hours

IAEA says second power line at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant repaired

Fily Traoré is on the radar of African giants: Will he find his next move soon?

Cyclist dies in collision with another cyclist in Wairarapa
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital but later died from their injuries.

Saving the marriage of journalism and the people
Survey after survey has shown our trust in the news seriously slipping. But the latest one asks Kiwis why - and what might win their trust back.

Australia see off England for Ashes clean sweep
England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Impressive Norris on Sao Paulo pole after sprint win
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th.