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The heartfelt reason Auckland FC’s arrival was extra special for grand final hero
Cam Howieson had always been good enough to play professional football, but had family circumstances keeping him in Auckland.

Green Party bill to ban mining on public conservation land drawn in Parliament
The member's bill would prohibit new mining, prospecting and exploration permits across New Zealand's 8.5 million hectares of public conservation land.

Boat that ‘healed’ man after wife’s cancer death now adrift in the Tasman Sea after dramatic rescue
The HDML Kuparu is now adrift off 90 Mile Beach.

Sydney Horror Crash Rips Rare Ford Falcon GT in Half as Driver Walks Away From Wreckage

Kiwi pair detained during Global Sumud Flotilla to arrive back in NZ
The pair are set to arrive back at Auckland Airport soon.

Award-winning bakery closes after receiving lowest food safety grade
Levain owner admits he hid the real reason for the shutdown before revealing the bakery had been handed an E grade by Auckland Council.

Medical costs higher than inflation, as pressure on public system grows
One of the biggest drivers for health insurance claims last year was heart disease.

Hull back in Premier League after dramatic late goal in world’s richest match
Oli McBurnie’s injury-time winner ends a nine-year absence from the top flight for the Tigers, who survived relegation a year ago only on goal difference.

Family reveals NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s cause of death
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family.

Auckland FC's grand final hero puts family first
Auckland FC's Cam Howieson helps secure another piece of silverware for the city at the heart of his football career.

Is 30 percent of income on rent fair?
The government is hiking the amount 84,000 social housing tenants have to pay - from 25 percent of their income to 30 percent.

Could asbestos be made safe? A Wellington company thinks so
Technology that can destroy asbestos, making it into something safe, is being trialled in New Zealand for the first time.

'Absolute madness' - How costume rock duo Angine de Poitrine are breaking the internet
French Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine are riding a wave of interest after a video of their live performance exploded in popularity.

Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California
California's governor has declared a state of emergency after tens of thousands of Orange County residents were ordered to evacuate

Soccer-Podolski bows out on the pitch before taking over Polish club Gornik

Zelensky warns of a strike by a Russian Oreshnik missile

Spanish police clash with Gaza flotilla returnees

White Ferns recover from nightmare start to win second England T20
Sophie Devine and Maddy Green strike half-centuries in decisive, record-breaking partnership to square the series.

Auckland Mayor calls for FC fan parade to celebrate A-League win
It comes after the team won the A-League Grand Final against Sydney FC.

Liam Lawson goes from last to 11th
The Kiwi made more passing moves than any other driver.

Iran's World Cup base moved to Mexico from the US
Uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East and security concerns prompted Iran to request a move.

America’s Cup: Another mixed day for Team New Zealand in Cagliari
The regatta will conclude with three more races on Monday.

‘Do not approach’: Convicted killer still on the run
Bodi McKee is wanted for breaching his release conditions.

Labour criticise government changes to Temporary Additional Support
The party's Social Development and Employment spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime says the government changes amounted to a quiet but significant cut.