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Australia cricket great had ‘50-50 chance of surviving’ nightmare health battle
Damien Martyn is walking, talking and posting on social media, about three weeks since he was in an induced coma with meningitis and fighting for his life.

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000, claim rights group
More than 3000 people have died in Iran's nationwide protests, rights activists said, while a "very slight rise" in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout.

Breakers remain in playoff race after big win over Cairns
The New Zealand Breakers’ NBL season is still alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match.

Former world golf No 1 and veteran commentator has open heart surgery
Sir Nick Faldo has undergone open heart surgery and is heading back home to recover.

Weather live updates: Northland hit by significant flooding with more heavy rain on the way
A Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

Person dies day after serious crash in Whakatane
Two people were injured in the crash on Saturday afternoon, with police confirming one had since died.

Kiwi road cycling star powers to opening stage win at Tour Down Under
The FDJ United-Suez rider delivered a dominant performance, unleashing a powerful sprint over the final 300m to claim the victory.

One dead after being hit by a vehicle in the Far North
Puketona Rd in Haruru was closed overnight while the serious crash unit examined the scene.

Plane Carrying 11 People Vanished from Radar During 2-Hour Flight. Search for Wreckage and Survivors Continues

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car overnight in Northland's Bay of Islands
The person was struck by a car shortly after midnight in Haruru, near Paihia.

Northland battles floods as heavy rain persists
The thunderstorm warning has been lifted, but flooding has already been reported and more rain is on the way.

Tractor rides and summer freedom: The holiday park that raised generations of Kiwis
For a century, Tahuna Beach Holiday Park has been a fixture of Kiwi summers where families return year after year and simple pleasures endure.

Man United stun Man City in club great’s first game in charge as Liverpool booed off Anfield
Manchester United's latest reboot is off to a flying start.

AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco vs Senegal sparks major security operation in the French capital

Watch: Jordie Barrett hammers two massive sixes off fired-up Neil Wagner in Black Clash
The All Blacks back again provided a star turn in the annual Black Clash T20 cricket fixture, with both bat and ball.

‘Today is a great day’: Springboks boss wades into All Blacks coaching situation
Rassie Erasmus appears to have suggested a Jamie Joseph-Tony Brown combination for the All Blacks will not be happening.

Live: Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings
Some parts of Northland have been isolated after heavy rain, power is out to some places, and drivers have been warned of flooding after heavy rain.

The rise of the autistic detective - neurodivergent minds at the heart of modern mysteries
Most detectives in popular culture - yes, even Sherlock Holmes - exhibited neurodivergent characteristics, long before the term existed, writes Soohyun Cho.

Weather: Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the way
A Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

One dead after Whakatane crash on Tahuna road
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.40pm after a single vehicle crashed.

Scientists Found 7 Mummified Cheetahs That Could Provide Key Insight for Conservation Efforts: ‘Serendipitous Discovery’

Watch: Lou Vincent takes what might be the best catch all summer
The former Black Cap wound back the clock with a stunning, one-handed catch full stretch at cover in the Black Clash.

Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings
Drivers in Whangarei have been warned of flooding after heavy rain, while some areas have been isolated by slips and floods.