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Kiwi golfer one shot off the lead at Australian PG after bogey-free round
Kazuma Kobori shot a bogey-free third round to keep himself in the hunt for victory at the Australian PGA Championship.

Unwanted All Black to sign with English club
It is understood that the Blues No 8 recently informed officials in New Zealand of his intention to switch international allegiances from the All Blacks to England.

Police seek information on unattended kayak and clothing found in Wellington
The kayak was found about 500 metres off Raumati Beach around midday on Saturday.

Phoenix hang on for crucial win against Adelaide
The Phoenix snapped a run of defeats to kickstart their A-League Men campaign.

Building on fire in Upper Hutt
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene just after 4pm Saturday.

Goalkeeper dilemma & defenders on trial in Lionesses friendlies
England will end another successful year with two friendly matches - but what changes might we see from manager Sarina Wiegman?

How Trump's pledge to tackle Sudan atrocities could play out
The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one
We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal.

Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.

Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein
The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

‘Too far’: England captain Ben Stokes fires back at arrogant claims
Mitchell Johnson, the former Australian fast bowler, has led the chorus of local media labelling England “arrogant” for their approach and attitude, a charge Stokes rejects.

Jorja Miller stars on sevens return as Black Ferns beat France in Dubai opener
The World Cup star scored two tries to lead the champion Black Ferns Sevens to a 24-21 victory over France in their opening game.

You could be a millionaire if you have these numbers on your Lotto ticket
Saturday’s Lotto numbers have been drawn, with $8 million up for grabs.

Maori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
Te Arikinui said she was proud to launch the initiative as a "declaration" that Maori were ready to invest.

China Peak opens for Thanksgiving weekend with limited runs

Wellington road closed following motorcycle crash
Akatarawa Road is currently closed, after the two-vehicle collision.

Road closed in Wellington after serious crash
A person was seriously hurt in the crash, police said.

Passengers speak of 'chaos' and hours-long queues as A320 software recall paralyses NZ airports
Travellers report six-hour waits, mass cancellations and confusion, as the global A320 software recall derails flights.

The village church that hosted a Hollywood whodunnit
The church's vicar was amused to be mistaken for an extra by star Mila Kunis during filming.

'Going viral doesn't mean you're earning millions'
Women in business can't complain about how little they make for fear of looking greedy, an academic says.

No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI
There’s a new social media trend taking over - influencers are using AI to add animals to their photos.

Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US last year to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to import cocaine into the country.

Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.