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Veteran stargazer 'gobsmacked' as Aurora Australis lights up southern skies
The last couple of years have served some of the best aurora watching in decades.

Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities
State Highway 5 in the Bay of Plenty, State Highway 1 in Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have all been closed.

Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern - report
A new report says changing sexual norms, particularly among young people, is a growing concern.

Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault
A judge warned of too much alcohol-related violence in the Queenstown District after 30-year-old Braden Jane knocked a 19-year-old unconscious.

Watch: Bizarre run out sparks spirit of cricket debate
Bangladesh’s captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was accused of poor sportsmanship after a controversial run-out of Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha.

Serious motorcycle crash shuts part of SH1 at Mangaweka
The single-vehicle incident, located near the intersection with Manui Road, was reported to emergency services just before 11am on Sunday.

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

Far North man reels in 7.66kg snapper and wins nation's biggest fishing prizes
Harley Ra hooked the winning fish on Saturday, the final day of the five-day surfcasting contest.

FENZ declares fire ban for part of Nelson-Tasman
District manager Grant Haywood is urging people not to be complacent in light of the escalating risk.

One dead in early morning Hastings crash
Emergency services were called to the scene on Waimarama Road at approximately 6:45am.

'AI illiterate': NZ at risk of being left behind as data centre plans move forward
A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it?

Peeni Henare asks MPs to rebuild trust in Parliament
Peeni Henare left Parliament this week with a final address full of stories and humour.

Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark
Stations across the country are struggling to keep up with the 15 percent increase in demand, a Gull spokesperson says.

Far North man reels in 7.66kg snapper and wins nation's biggest fishing prizes
Ra hooked the winning fish on Saturday, the final day of the five-day surfcasting contest, earning him the $30,000 top prize for the heaviest snapper.

Commemorations mark seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks
On 15 March 2019, 51 people were killed in attacks at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.

Prime Minister's office denies Christopher Luxon requested Samoan matai title
Christopher Luxon is due to fly to Apia tonight for a three-day Pacific mission, which will also see him visit Tonga.

Watch: Footballer sent off for touching opponent’s genitals
Getafe defender Abdel Abqar sees red after touching Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth inappropriately during a Spanish league match.

North Island crashes cause highway closures and one fatality
State Highway 5 in the Bay of Plenty and Sate Highway 1 in Mangaweka have been closed.

IDF to ease Home Front restrictions in several regions from Monday morning

Harpy Eagle: Nature’s Strongest Bird of Prey with Bear-Sized Talons

Kuldeep Yadav ties knot with Vanshika Chadha - pics out

London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

Schoolboy, 16, becomes youngest goalscorer in EPL history
Max Dowman, 16, became the youngest scorer in English Premier League history with a stoppage-time strike for Arsenal, condemning Everton to a 2-0 loss.

‘Had to stay on my mettle:’ Kiwi squash star through to Aussie Open final
New Zealand’s Paul Coll continued his quest for a second Australian Open title after defeating rising star Jonah Bryant in three games in Brisbane.

Rotorua, Hastings crashes cause closures and one fatality
State Highway 5 in the Bay of Plenty and Waimarama Road near Te Mata Road are currently closed.