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Luxon signals ‘serious shake-up’ of local government as parties gear up for 2026
As New Zealanders head towards the Christmas season, politicians are winding up to election mode.

UFC champ in backstage scuffle
Khamzat Chimaev exchanges words and pushes Ian Garry during a backstage altercation.

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away
This was Test cricket for our times: just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

Warner says Head can open for Aussies permanently – and they discussed it years ago
David Warner believes Travis Head can open the batting for Australia long-term and has lifted the lid on how the man who destroyed England in Perth wanted to go to the top of the order when Warner retired.

Tennis Australia moves to have David v Goliath battle with officials thrown out of court
The officials claimed their registrations were cancelled by the Australian Open organiser in retaliation for speaking up about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

Why Oscar-winning artist quit Hollywood - and what made him return
Special makeup effects artist Kazu Hiro has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and was lauded by the director of Fight Club as "everyone's first choice".

‘He just jumped on the track again’: Liam Lawson in yet another close call with marshal
Liam Lawson has had yet another close call with a marshal, though this wasn't as close to disaster as Mexico four weeks ago was.

Kiwi in Darwin recovering from a 'very stormy night' after Cyclone Fina
Laurent Marsch has been hunkering down in his apartment, as the cyclone leaves the city with significant damage.

Rugby: Fiji hold off 'very good' Spanish side to win in Málaga
Having lost two earlier matches to England and France, the Fijians were glad of the win to end their three-match European tour.

Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tu Mai festival
More than 5000 uri of the eight iwi of Taranaki are expected to come together in Opunake to celebrate their unity through cultural activities and friendly sporting competition.

Watch: Disastrous start ruins Liam Lawson’s Las Vegas Grand Prix hopes
The Kiwi Racing Bulls drive started sixth on the grid in the city of sin but was soon at the back of the pack.

Don’t believe the swipe: Wallabies have flaws but are still a team to believe in
Yes, the Wallabies cost themselves a chance of victory in Paris. And yes, they finished up with a record of 5-10 for the year. But they have also shown the ability to beat anyone in the world.

Piastri caught up in early Vegas chaos
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson clash wheels at the start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

This fan came from Germany to watch day three of the Ashes in Perth. Then Head came to the crease
Alex and Bruce Earle arrived in Perth on Saturday excited about their day at the cricket on Sunday. Travis Head had other ideas.

Beasley sets his sights on winning treble at Albury
Wagga Wagga trainer Danny Beasley is quietly confident he can land a winning treble at Albury on Monday.

Recap: Liam Lawson finishes 16th after early damage at F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix
Kiwi Racings Bulls driver paid the ultimate price for a horror start as Max Verstappen wins in Las Vegas.

Man sent to prison for historical Whangarei sex crimes
Geoffery Miller appeared in the Whangarei District Court for sentencing on historical sexual abuse charges.

Just because a robot can walk, doesn’t mean it can work
The tech industry is obsessed with humanoid robots, and people are fascinated by them. But for almost every application they’re pitched for, they make zero sense.

NZSale closed for business
The site - which offers sales for a limited time - closed operations in New Zealand as of Sunday.