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Fijian Drua sink error-plagued Highlanders
The Highlanders’ playoff hopes are on life support.

Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike
Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter have voted to take industrial action from Monday, following unsuccessful bargaining, but the smelter - owned by Rio Tinto, says it provides a competitive package.

Auckland FC v Melbourne City live updates, A-League elimination final
Live updates of the A-League elimination final between Auckland FC and Melbourne City.

Auckland FC face Melbourne City in do-or-die home elimination final
Follow live coverage of the A-League Men elimination final between Auckland FC and Melbourne City on Saturday evening.

One dead after boat capsizes in Kaikoura
Police said they responded to the capsizing of a boat in South Bay at around 12:40pm.

Live: A-League Elimination Finals - Auckland FC v Melbourne City
Follow all the A-League one-off elimination final action from Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

The 'vicious cycle' driving Tauranga families to Waikato for cheaper cremations
Some Tauranga families are taking their loved ones outside the city for cremations because it is cheaper, funeral directors say.

Rescue operation under way after boat capsizes in Kaikoura
Emergency services are at the scene in South Bay after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon.

Palestinian FA boss blasts Infantino's failed FIFA Congress handshake debacle 'absurd'

Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form
McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year with sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix.

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone'
Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.

Live: Super Rugby Pacific - Moana Pasifika v Blues
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

Rescue crews use cutting gear to free driver after car flips on SH1
A person was trapped after their car rolled and landed upside down on State Highway 1, blocking the road for more than an hour on Saturday.

Matthew Rhys on his new horror-comedy and the town it is 'heavily based on'
Matthew Rhys portrays the mayor of a quaint New England town in new Apple TV series Widow's Bay.

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Why Atlassian (TEAM) Stock Is Trading Lower Today

Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikoura
Police said they responded to the capsizing of a boat in South Bay at around 12:40pm.

Fijian Drua v Highlanders live updates, Super Rugby Pacific clash in Ba
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Fijian Drua.

A naturopath's school-lunch hack: 'Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos'
No one, including kids, wants to eat a warm carrot stick, says Catie Gett.

Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.

All but safe? Leeds ease 'anxiety' - and increase pressure on others
No club has ever been relegated with 43 points at the end of a Premier League season - so have Leeds already done enough to secure survival?

Watch: May Day rallies in support of workers' rights held across major US cities
Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.