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Serious crash closes road in Merivale
One person has serious injuries following the crash on Heaton Street.

Watch: Stunning free-kick ends the Phoenix’s run at rain-swept Porirua Park
Wellington Phoenix have sunk to second on the A-League Women table after suffering a 2-1 defeat against the Central Coast Mariners in atrocious conditions.

These are the games Nintendo hopes will help make Switch 2 its biggest ever hit
The original Switch is Nintendo’s best-selling machine ever. But tough times may be ahead for its successor.

Body washes up at Hawke's Bay beach
The body was found by a member of the public on Saturday.

Seven metre swells possible as severe weather to hit Wellington
Wellingtonians are being warned to stay off south coast beaches as severe southerly winds and heavy rain strike the region.

Phoenix take on reigning champions in gusty, wet Wellington
Follow live updates Bev Priestman’s Phoenix welcome the Central Coast Mariners to Porirua Park.

Live: Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, five districts in states of emergency
Five districts have now declared a state of emergency - Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua, Waipa and Otorohanga.

Israel-aligned Gazan militia operating in Rafah tunnels, aim to disarm Hamas

Woman injured after attack in Hamilton home by two male intruders
The woman was injured about 9pm on Saturday after confronting two men attempting to enter her address on Clarkin Road.

As it happened: Flooding in Akaroa as wild weather moves south
Banks Peninsula is under an orange heavy rain warning, with a further 70 to 100 millimetres of rain predicted.

Hamilton woman assaulted in her home after confronting intruders
Police say it happened on Clarkin Road in Fairfield.

Hodgkinson smashes own indoor record and sets sights on world best
Keely Hodgkinson says she is aiming for a new world record after breaking the British 800m mark at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

Body found washed up on beach near Wairoa
The formal identification process was underway, but police say it will take time.

Air NZ cancels all regional flights in Wellington; ferries also cancelled
Air NZ say they are cancelling all regional flights in and out of the capital for the remainder of Sunday.

Indigenous beat Maori in annual NRL Women’s All Stars match
A stunning second-half comeback ensured the Indigenous side came out on top yet again in the traditional pre-season fixture.

Watch: Protesters storm stage at Big Gay Out in Auckland
Police say no arrests were made.

Black Caps speedster leaves Twenty20 World Cup for birth of first child
New Zealand will be forced into a reshuffle for their final group D match against Canada.

Maori take on Indigenous in annual NRL Men’s All Stars match
Follow live coverage of the traditonal pre-season fixture from FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users
Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.

Woman hospitalised after Hamilton home invasion
Police say the woman confronted two men attempting to enter her Clarkin Rd address about 9pm.

Heavy rain raises risk of untreated wastewater reaching Wellington south coast
Officials monitor Moa Point plant as strong winds, swells and rainfall increase contamination concerns.

Watch: Olympic champion breaks US record in race against Kiwi teen sensation Sam Ruthe
Cole Hocker stole the spotlight in his hotly anticipated mile showdown with New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe in the United States on Sunday (NZT).

'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box.