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‘Fundamental looseness’: Why England’s Noosa ‘stag do’ sums up their Ashes woe
It was a case of beach, golf and beers for England’s Ashes squad during the famous stay in Noosa. It didn’t help their cricket.

Australia were ripe for the picking. England failed to lay a glove on them
At all the important junctures, Australia have outplayed England, simple as that. Bazball has failed not just on its own account, but because Australia have not allowed it to succeed.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona to fight retired Warriors forward in boxing debut
The Kiwi giant finally has an opponent locked in for his first pro boxing fight and it’s a name familiar to Warriors fans.

'Out of a supermarket trolley' - Cheese shop owner 'devastated' as discarded product resold
The owner of a cheese company whose discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and resold is worried the situation will damage their reputation.

Missing Auckland teenager found
The 16-year-old was found after going missing from the Avondale area Sunday.

‘Please stop hurting our reputation’: Cheesemaker reeling after stolen landfill cheese resold
NZFS warned consumers to remain vigilant in the Waikato town of Putaruru, after discovering the unauthorised sale of cheese that had previously been disposed of in the nearby landfill.

Three new measles cases - two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says
The cases, two in Auckland and one in Wellington, bring the total number to 35 across the country.

Police appeal for sightings of missing teen Larissa
She was last seen around 10pm on Sunday evening near Tiverton Road.

India Fair Trade Agreement 'for political purposes', Winston Peters says
Peters says the deal was neither free, nor fair.

Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year
Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers this summer that the safest recue is "the one that never has to happen".

Victorian spinner Murphy named in Boxing Day Test squad
Victorian spinner Todd Murphy has been added to Australia’s squad for the Boxing Day Test as Nathan Lyon is set for surgery on his torn hamstring and an extended time on the sidelines.

Boland's MCG magic
Scott Boland had the MCG rocking the last time England came to town, with his incredible figures of 6/7.

Council boss lured across the ditch after ‘shock’ resignation
Sharon Mason announced her resignation as Selwyn District Council chief executive last week, after two years in the role.

Officers pull over fake undercover police car in Northland
The Commodore had police-style red and blue lights concealed in the grille.

St John crew gear up for busiest night
Crews were already working long hours.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Police ask for help finding teenager Larissa missing in Auckland
The 16-year-old was last seen at about 10pm on Sunday evening.

Video of soldiers preparing for Laos parade falsely linked to Thailand-Cambodia clashes

India's jobs guarantee scheme: A global model under threat?

Black Caps player ratings: How they fared against the West Indies
ANALYSIS: Jacob Duffy earned player of the series honours, but how did his team-mates stack up in the 2-0 win?

The NZ airport on the rise after return of international flights
December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.

Report on drugs and HIV in Fiji recommends sterile needle supply program
Interview participants say sterile needles and syringes are a scarce commodity in Suva.