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Sophie Devine rides her luck to star as White Ferns seal T20I series win
New Zealand will take an insurmountable 3-1 lead over South Africa into the fifth match in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Nicola Willis says we have enough fuel for now, economists are sceptical it will stay that way
Economists warn ships en route from Asian refineries had passed the Strait of Hormuz before Iran blocked the waterway

One seriously injured after explosion in steam engine train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway
The incident happened at a vintage railway station in southern Auckland just before 4pm.

Hurricanes to Blues: How ex-All Blacks assistant will navigate coaching transition
Jason Holland says “it won’t be too tough” and is “fully invested” to the Hurricanes until replacing Vern Cotter in Auckland next season.

Winston Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector in State of the Nation speech
New Zealand First's Winston Peters has proposed to overhaul New Zealand's energy sector by splitting up the energy gentailers, while also taking aim at rival parties.

Fuel crisis: Nicola Willis signals NZ still has enough - for now
Willis made the announcement at Northland’s Marsden Point, following a tour of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal.

At least 88 wounded, 10 in serious condition after Iranian missile strikes Arad building

Watch: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech
The speech comes as NZ First rises in the polls in an election year.

Star jockey’s pep talk from ex-All Blacks coach before record-breaking ride
Like the All Blacks, James McDonald has been at the pinnacle of his sport.

Mahurangi oyster farmers call for more transparency on Watercare's compensation calculations
Mahurangi farmers are calling for more transparency on Watercare's compensation calculations after a sewage leak contaminated tens of thousands of oysters.

LeBron James running out of records to chase after latest NBA milestone
When he started the LA Lakers' game in Orlando, the 41-year-old officially played in the 1612nd regular-season game of his career — breaking a tie with Robert Parish.

Spurs v Forest - the 'disarray derby' key to survival hopes
Chaos clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are battling to survive in the Premier League - and face each other on Sunday.

White Ferns chase 160 to seal T20I series win over South Africa
Look back at live coverage as the White Ferns faced South Africa in the fourth T20 international at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.

Israel’s most important gains against Iran may be the hardest to see

IDF strikes regime in Tehran after Zamir approves new wave of strikes in 'all theaters of war'

Fact Check: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez didn't announce 5-year prison sentences for critics of Islam

Neil Finn: 'Very excited' that people still love Split Enz songs
Fifty-four years after the beloved new wave band was founded, Split Enz "can still really do it", Neil says.

One dead, one injured following late-night Southland crash
One person died at the scene and another was treated for moderate injuries.

Slicing pizza using a digger: How to win the national digger operator title
A Northland contractor has retained his national digger operator crown by successfully slicing a pizza with his excavator.

Watch: Seven weeks worth of fuel stocks in NZ - Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Nicola Willis concedes that keeping that buffer was still "dependent on ships like this continuing to turn up".

Live cricket: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas women - fourth T20
Follow all the T20 cricket action from Eden Park in Auckland.

Watch: Nicola Willis visits fuel import terminal at Marsden Point
The visit comes amid fears of an energy crisis, with the global price of oil skyrocketing in the wake of the US and Israel's attack on Iran.

Travel delays expected as serious crash closes State Highway 43
Motorists are being advised to avoid the Forgotten World Highway and delay all non-essential travel.

'It's not Allan, it's Arne' - Tudor explains viral moment
Tottenham boss Igor Tudor clears up the viral moment where it was thought he mistakenly hugged someone thinking it was Liverpool manager Arne Slot.