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Family violence refuge fully booked out over weekend, as pressure mounts
Shine Refuges would have had to arrange hotel accommodation for any emergency cases over the weekend.

Liverpool stunned by 96th-minute equaliser
Leeds United's Ao Tanaka scores a dramatic late goal to save a 3-3 draw against Liverpool.

Starc is super, but still human. It makes the return of Lyon a must
As if anyone needed a reminder, Mitchell Starc proved once again in Brisbane just how super he was. But how much can one man do?

The Ashes 2025 second Test day four live coverage: Australia close in on crushing victory
England are on the ropes heading into day four of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Public urged to call healthline as Health NZ updates measles locations of interest
While there have been no new measles cases over the weekend, Health New Zealand says they are “concerned” about several locations of interest identified where people are considered close contacts and are at higher risk of being infected.

Person injured in a house fire in Picton
Emergency services are responding to a house fire in Waikawa, Picton.

Watch: Dashcam captures ‘little bugger’ hurling object at truckie’s windscreen
Stuart Wright was heading for Auckland when someone emerged from the bushes and threw something at his truck. The impact broke the glass.

F1's thrilling 3-way title fight echoes a history of dramatic championship deciders
A thrilling Formula 1 season ends on Sunday (Monday morning NZ time) in Abu Dhabi with precisely the kind of showdown race fans want to see: three drivers in title contention and the championship leader under mounting pressure.

Oodles of Noodles: How do I know which is the 'right one' to use?
Egg or rice based? Thick, thin, flat or round? Noodles came in all forms, shapes and sizes.

Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa
The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship at Featherston.

How Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne is now channelling the ‘incendiary’ rage of Gen X mums
Washington Post: The Sydney-born actress finds raw honesty playing a mother on the brink.

An Australian world champion wasn’t happy with his night. A brutal punch changed that
Australian cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia was already the most avoided boxer on the planet.

Rapid Recap | MW15: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Crystal Palace's visit to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in Premier League Matchweek 15 action.

Min Woo stuns with epic bunker shot
Min Woo Lee keeps a shot from the bunker on the green during the final round of the Australian Open.

‘We don’t have any relationship’: Salah reveals major Liverpool rift
One of Liverpool’s modern-day greats has launched into the Premier League champions following another unhappy result.

"Please pray for Tom and Sawong," family spokesman of conjoined twins from PNG
Surgery in Australia to separate fragile conjoined twins from Papua New Guinea is imminent, as one of the tiny boys is failing fast.

Wellington braces for influx of visitors for 'Avatar' premiere, cricket
The Embassy Theatre will host the Australasian launch of James Cameron's science fiction movie.

‘Humble man’: Waikato rugby mourns death of ‘incredibly dedicated’ coach
Waikato rugby clubs are paying tribute to coach Wayne Maxwell, remembering his commitment to the sport and the deep personal impact he had on players.

English fan dies after collapsing in stand as match abandoned
The second-tier game between Charlton and Portsmouth was halted after 12 minutes as the supporter received treatment.

Sunshine for the North Island, high winds and rain for parts of South
It is a sunny end to the week for the top half of the country but a wet and windy one for parts of the bottom half.