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Mystics beat Stars, injury for Silver Fern ahead of Games selection
The Mystics have beaten cross-town rivals the Stars 57-51, in a battle for third place on the ANZ Premiership ladder, without one of their stars.

Musk’s $1tn deal to build a colony on Mars

Second ODI between England and White Ferns abandoned due to rain
The second ODI between New Zealand and England was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain throughout the day in Northampton.

Luxury Last-Minute Options For The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes inflict record win on Blues at Eden Park
The Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters scored their most points ever against their Auckland rivals.

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NSW Waratahs bury Fijian Drua's Super Rugby pacific hopes in Laucala mud
The Fijian side now need a miracle to sneak into the Super Rugby Pacific top six.

Dunedin robotics company charged over worker’s death
Father-of-two Michael Sherry died in a workplace accident at Scott Technology.

Tauranga flight turned around due to lanterns in flight path
Police were called by Air Traffic Control after floating lanterns were released from an unknown location in Tauranga.

Historic Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii church reopens in Little Italy after renovation: EXCLUSIVE

How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City
Jeremy Doku is likely to be a key player as Man City face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport looks at the winger's rise.

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

White Ferns v England live updates: NZ look to draw ODI series in Cardiff finale
NZ can only draw the series after game two was washed out.

Space Stock Face-Off: Is Rocket Lab or AST SpaceMobile Worth Your Money Right Now?

Fineanganofo equals try record as Hurricanes thump Blues to regain top spot
The Hurricanes dispatched the Blues to reaffirm their status as favourites for the Super Rugby Pacific title with a comfortable win at Eden Park.

Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure

Heartbreak for Wellington Phoenix in A-League Women grand final
Melbourne City dominates early to score three goals, defeating the Phoenix 3-1 to claim the premiership-championship double.

Three Lotto players win $333,333 - here’s where the winning tickets were sold
The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck on Saturday night.

New stadium hosts Christchurch’s biggest indoor music event in 15 years
The artists are here. The lights are up. And after years of waiting, Christchurch is finally concert-ready.

Quakes shake top of South Island
The top of the South Island has been shaken by two small earthquakes.

Live: Super Rugby Pacific - Blues v Hurricanes
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from Eden Park in Auckland.

'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or
The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.

WorkSafe charges Scott Technology over worker death
The charge of failing to ensure the health and safety of workers carries a maximum $1.5m fine.

Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea?
Chelsea have endured a difficult campaign after the departure of two managers and protests among the fanbase - so what would an FA Cup win do for their season?

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent
The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.