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Crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
One person has serious injuries, and two people have been moderately injured,

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech
The New Zealand First leader will be making his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday, purposely timed after the release of the quarterly GDP figures.

Shaw hat-trick heroics 'like watching video game'
Khadija Shaw's performance against Tottenham was "like watching a video game", says team-mate Sam Coffey after latest three-goal display.

Brewdog accused of 'fire and rehire' approach to ex-workers
The company's brewery and 11 bars were bought by US firm Tilray for £33m after it went into administration.

Karen Hauer to leave Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing's longest serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has announced she's not returning this year.

Iran launched unsuccessful attack on Diego Garcia, it is understood
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

The Waratahs had the Blues beat. Then they beat themselves
By my count, there were ten times the Waratahs should have scored, only to blow their chance in ever more inventive ways.

Iran warns of fresh wave of attacks using 'new strategies'

Diesel prices in Germany surge to near record high

A Stucco Patio Is The Perfect Style For Those That Love Cottage And Mediterranean Aesthetics

United mulls strategy as fuel costs expected to stay high until 2027

Companies are now on the front lines of war. They need to act like it

Kiwi hooper eyes dream finish to college career – thanks to major knee injury
Charlisse Leger-Walker and UCLA begin their NCAA tournament campaign on Sunday afternoon (NZ time).

His last visit to NZ scared the hell out of him — now this UK comedian is back for another go
The UK comedian returning to NZ with plenty to say about laughter, life and the modern world.

‘Near-misses and confusion’: Why a $780k road upgrade is labelled a ‘shambles’
The new layout’s been described as a safety concern - and it might cost even more to fix it.

‘Her life is at risk’: School explains lunchbox juice ban
Discovery of half-empty drink carton prompts warning about “life threatening” allergy.

Kim Gordon is as fearless as ever on new album Play Me
One of music's great dissidents is back - and ready to make some noise.

Horror won big at the 2026 Oscars - it's time the genre was taken seriously
The horror genre rose from the grave to win big at this year's Academy Awards.

Drunk driver killed man then went to buy alcohol
James O'Donnell, 35, is jailed for killing 63-year-old Keith Hornby by dangerous driving.

Watch: Shoes fly and athletes collide in mixed relay
Belgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity
They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of the best teams never to win something.

Far-right offences in Germany drop slightly in 2025, but remain high

Kratos vs. Rocket Lab: Which Under-the-Radar Defense Stock Will Make You Richer?

Generations of one family have lived on this street, but railway cottage sale marks ‘end of an era’
After nearly 40 years in the same hands, a beloved family home in Lower Hutt has gone on the market.

The Aussies are putting cheese in their hot cross buns. Tell us what we should put in ours
If you were to put a Kiwi twist on the hot cross bun, what would you do?

Stop, go, wait: 10 blocks, nine crossings
In just 10 city blocks, there are nine pedestrian-friendly Barnes Dance intersections. So what are they like to drive through?