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New Zealand's Payne joins Paraguayan powerhouse after Instagram fame

Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico

Vance delays trip to Switzerland as plans for Iran talks not finalized

'Deeply concerning': On-duty taxi driver allegedly blows six times over legal alcohol limit
A senior sergeant says "I shudder to think" what could've happened if police weren't notified of the taxi driver's behaviour.

Waitaki district rates could backtrack after public outrage
Mayor Mel Tavendale has proposed reducing the increase to the "high teens" by submitting a notice of motion to revoke May's council decision to set rates at 22 per cent.

How table-topping Hurricanes got just one player in Super Rugby’s team of the year
Despite topping the regular season table, the Hurricanes secured just one spot in the inaugural Sanzar team of the year.

Two seriously injured in Central Hawke’s Bay crash
State Highway 2 is closed between Otane and Pukehou following a two-vehicle collision.

Twenty-six years since its iconic tree was felled, what is happening with One Tree Hill’s replacement?
Nine trees were grown on the summit in 2016, with the intention a single tree will ultimately remain once it can survive on its own.

New Zealand First's campaign to scrap Independent Maori Statutory Board just 'dumb, racist stuff' - mayor
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says Wellington should "butt out of our business" as the city is capable of making its own decisions.

New Zealand downgrades travel advisories for several Middle East countries due to MOU
A MFAT spokesperson says "the risk of military strikes and armed conflict in the Middle East may reduce" under the deal.

Minister wrote to Psychotherapists Board about whistleblower concerns ahead of mass resignation
The former board members say no formal investigation occurred and they resigned after a breakdown in trust and confidence between themselves and the ministry.

Watch live as friends, family and big names farewell Topp Twin Dame Jools
Tami Neilson, Helen Clark and Neil Finn are among the famous faces joining Dame Lynda, other whanau and fans for one last send-off for Dame Jools.

VW's China-only models offer a tantalizing glimpse of the future

Police acknowledge 'impact and harm' on whanau of 11yo handcuffed over mistaken identity
A top Waikato officer says police's role in misidentifying an 11-year-old with autism was "unfortunate, and has caused a lot of impact and harm".

Feijoa round-ups boost KiwiSaver contributions to NZD $2.5m
Small purchase round-ups are helping many savers bridge KiwiSaver's contribution gap, with one app projecting NZD $2.5 million this year.

Taxi driver on the job, and allegedly six times over the limit
Police say a concerned motorist’s call may have prevented a serious crash on an Auckland motorway.

Police ‘disappointed’ after cops caught watching State of Origin while driving
Officers were spotted watching a live sports broadcast inside their patrol car.

Ethnic communities condemn Brian Tamaki's inflammatory video
The Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand makes its strongest statement to media since the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019.

Former face of Lotto and Kiwi entertainer caught up in worldwide FBI sting
The Kiwi entertainer travelled to Turkey with six gold bullion for the International Commander of a gang.

Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, newspaper says

Australian scientists discover new shark species in PNG that walks on its fins
Researchers from the University of Sunshine Coast made the discovery, but locals in Papua New Guinea have long been aware of the legendary nocturnal fish they nicknamed 'lazy shark'.

Majority of South Island under weather warnings and watches with flooding, slips possible
MetService says a front, preceded by a strong northwest flow, is moving over the south of the South Island, heading north over the weekend.