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Netball: Stars show attacking prowess in 59-55 win over Pulse in Wellington
The Pulse led 30-29 at half-time but the Stars claimed the third quarter 18-8 to put the home side squarely on the back-foot.

‘I think we’ll claim it’: Should the new Christchurch stadium be New Zealand’s national stadium?
Christchurch has waited a long time for Te Kaha, and now the shiny new stadium has arrived, it is already making a play for the big title.

Air New Zealand flight to Gisborne sent back to Auckland due to 'hydraulic issue'
Flight NZ5171 departed Auckland at 5.20pm bound for Gisborne, but turned around over the Eastern Bay of Plenty and diverted back to Auckland Airport.

Passengers left on ‘stinking hot’ plane for 90 mins after fault prevents take-off
An Air New Zealand flight was delayed after an air conditioning issue left passengers stuck on board in uncomfortable conditions for more than an hour.

Hurricanes v Brumbies live updates: Super Rugby Pacific clash at One New Zealand Stadium
Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Brumbies.

'Something special' - O'Sullivan & Higgins renew rivalry
Thirty years after their first match at the Crucible, 50-year-olds Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins again go head-to-head on the biggest stage.

I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

The Papers: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'
Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

Hurricanes wing’s try-scoring rampage reminds NZ Rugby he’s a huge loss
How did NZ Rugby allow Fehi Fineanganofo to slip through their fingers? He scored four tries in the Hurricanes 45-12 win over the Brumbies.

Blues v Reds live updates: Super Rugby Pacific clash at One New Zealand Stadium
Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Reds.

'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled
Sir Michael Palin said his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".

Police investigating Dunedin 'grievous assault' appeal for information
Police were called to an address on Heriot Row at about 8am Saturday to a report that someone had been assaulted with a weapon.

SH 56 and 57 closed near Shannon after crash
Emergency services are responding to reports of serious injuries after the crash, at the intersection of state highways 56 and 57, and both roads are closed.

How Australians celebrate Anzac Day with a bit of gambling
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.