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Auckland FC penalty 'walk-up' practice hailed after win
The team place so much importance on shootouts, they devote part of the week to practising their walk.

Watch: Protester ejected from World Snooker Championship final
The woman launched herself over the front row of the 980-seater arena before shouting “who f------ pays their TV licence anyway?”

Iran war: Vanuatu government unveils US$6.4 million fuel subsidies package
Prime Minister Jotham Napat says the Cabinet has approved a six-month VT766 million support package (US$6.4m) targeting electricity, transport and agriculture to mitigate the impact of the Iran war.

Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Liverton Security launches SGE Plus on New Zealand Government Marketplace, giving agencies a compliance-focused email defence tool with DLP and reporting.

German firefighters let wildfire burn across nature reserve

Meet The Fossa — The Apex Predator That Baffled Scientists For Decades

Venice Biennale director under pressure after jury quits

Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains

ACT Party's new immigration policies 'vague', sociologist says
Massey University professor Paul Spoonley says the party's proposed changes creates more bureaucracy and risks alienating a large portion of the population.

Watch: Liam Lawson crash at Miami Grand Prix results in rival’s flip
After a collision with the Kiwi driver, Pierre Gasly flipped across the track and landed on the fence.

Mum and double-amputee left to fend for herself after 'frying from the inside'
The 36-year-old mother-of-two had been rushed to hospital after being discovered unconscious.There, she was given 30 minutes to live and a two percent chance of survival.

Seymour tells Wayne Brown to try reality TV after coalition Govt jab
Act leader David Seymour has bit back at Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggesting he should go on Celebrity Treasure Island.

Fiji climbs to 24th in World Press Freedom Index, biggest gain in the Pacific
New Zealand is ranked 22nd, ahead of Australia at 33rd. But Samoa recorded the biggest drop in the region, falling to 59th - its lowest ranking.

Top restaurant received complaints about renowned chef’s behaviour to women
Isabella Garland and two other women have spoken out to Newsroom about TV celebrity chef Vaughan Mabee's sexually offensive comments.

Knife-wielding teens allegedly steal car before fleeing from police
Police were called to the intersection of Dacre St and Buckleys Rd in Linwood about 7.50pm.

Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star dies aged 61
Gary Lydon has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.

TVNZ+ Launches FIFA World Cup 2026 Event Pass
TVNZ+ Event Passes for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are now available for purchase for $44.95.

State Highway 3 reopens to single lane, escorted traffic after slips forced closure
The reopening of SH3 provided a partial reprieve for businesses who have been hit hard by the highway's closure.

Coalition 'working well' despite recent email clash, Simeon Brown says
The Prime Minister last week accused his coalition partner of playing politics after Winston Peters' office released emails discussing New Zealand's stance on US strikes on Iran.

How much will it cost Kiwis to watch the FIFA World Cup on TV?
TVNZ has revealed Kiwis will have to shell out a one-off payment of $44.95 to watch the FIFA World Cup.

Watch: Man United beats Liverpool and returns to Champions League
A 3-2 win against Liverpool confirmed Manchester United's return to European club football’s top competition after a two-year absence.

Niue general election: Preliminary results are in, PM Tagelagi retains his Alofi South seat
Niue held its 2026 general election on Sunday NZT (Saturday in Niue).