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New Zealand Warriors v Gold Coast Titans live updates, round 7 NRL clash
Live updates as the Warriors host the Titans.

Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb
An investigation is underway after the occupants awoke to an unknown male inside their home on Chiltern Crescent in Glen Innes.

China lodges 'serious protest' over NZ Air Force's conduct near its air space; NZDF denies disruption
China claims an anti-submarine patrol aircraft of the New Zealand Air Force undermined its security interests, which the Defence Force denies.

AI version of Val Kilmer in new film branded 'terrifying'
The late actor's family consented to the AI depiction appearing in the upcoming movie As Deep as the Grave.

Off-grid and off the radar: The tiny home with front-row seats to Cook Strait
A tiny retreat on Wellington’s wild south coast is drawing a huge amount of interest.

Black Ferns gain revenge as late flourish flattens Canada in Kansas City
The Black Ferns have all but regained the Pacific Four Series after storming to a memorable win that was only delayed by the threat of tornadoes.

Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Residents fled rising floodwaters as torrential rain inundated homes, cut roads and left communities bracing for more downpours expected.

US sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up, as a couple, and also as podcast hosts for A Touch More.

Auckland home intruder dressed in candy cane boxer shorts runs away as resident screams
An Aucklander was awoken at 4.30am on Friday by a stranger inside their home in the dark.

Big win for Fijiana as Moana Pasifika go down fighting
The Fjiana women's rugby team kicked off their campaign at the Oceania Women's Championship with a big 85-5 victory over Tonga's Lofa in Lautoka on Friday evening.

England football great ends club’s 25-year absence from Premier League
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City clinched a return to the top-flight for the first time since 2001 after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Screaming body, freezing temps - life lessons from a freediver
In cold, dark water, freediver Ant Williams can control negative thoughts. He applies the same techniques in life.

Live: NRL - NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans
Follow all the NRL action from Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

Warriors looking to build on win over Storm as Titans come to town
Follow live coverage of the NRL round seven match at Go Media Stadium on Saturday.

Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile
A NZ economist says investors are expecting a change in the Middle East conflict, as the New York Stock Exchange reaches record highs.

No place to Hyde for Speedo cops
Speedo Cops flanked by convicts almost didn’t make the cut. But justice won.

Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada
The Black Ferns have beaten Canada 36-14 in a Pacific Four Series rugby match in Kansas City.

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious marathon
Two male runners who were discovered fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues have been disqualified and could face two-year bans from the event.

Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with 'multiple faults'
The truck went to a fire in Petone just after midnight, but its pump failed, the NZPFU said in a notice to Fire and Emergency.

Tana Umaga speaks out with dire warning for rugby after Moana Pasifika's collapse
The iconic All Black sounded a wider warning to rugby’s officials and highlighted the imposing competition of rugby league in the Pacific Islands.