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Boxer with fastest ever KO in a world title fight killed in ambush
Zolani Tete, who held titles at flyweight and bantamweight titles, was gunned down outside his home by two unknown armed suspects wearing balaclavas.

Work underway on roof of 204-year-old Kemp House in Kerikeri
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga said while the shingles needed replacing the wooden structure underneath was in good condition.

Weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island, severe gales to batter lower North Island
MetService said snow would also fall in Otago and high-altitude roads across the South Island.

One person dies after Tauranga crash
Police confirmed the only occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Arsenal make ‘perfect start’ to Premier League title defence
Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as the defending champions dismantled promoted Coventry 3-0 in the season opener.

Fleeing driver in Palmerston North leaves officer in critical condition
The driver of the fleeing vehicle hit a police officer laying spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road.

Police officer in critical condition after being hit by fleeing driver
The officer was laying spikes when he was hit by the car.

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

How immigration has been used to win votes in New Zealand elections
Anti-immigrant rhetoric has been part of the country's election cycles in various degrees over the past 50 years.

Police investigate Far North death
Police are making enquiries following a death in the Far North.

House collapses after fire in Auckland
A house collapsed after catching fire in Auckland’s Mount Roskill on Friday night.

One dead in crash south of Whangarei
The person was found dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash.

Bunfight can stop as Rennie seeks vindication in All Blacks’ ultimate test
What you need to know as the world champion Springboks host the All Blacks in the first test of their highly anticipated series at Ellis Park.

Ryan Fox’s favourite pie shop closed after attempted break in
Rollers Bakery was made famous after the golfer visited when he returned to Auckland after winning the British Open.

The 54 Nurses: dodgy stats and the real health workforce data
This week the Minister of Health made a grudging Question Time admission that threatens his narrative of success in Health. We consider the data.

The Cleary theories: Could Nathan really come to the Warriors?
Speculation of where the superstar halfback will play beyond 2027 has ramped up, with the Warriors, PNG and even a shock move to the UK all floated as potential options.

Three injured, road closed after crash in Lindis Pass
Motorists are advised to avoid travel in the area.

Three hurt in Lindis Pass crash
Omarama-Lindis Pass Road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

‘We cannot say it’s safe’: Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua
The discovery has prompted calls for more testing and raised concerns about the safety of food taken from the lake.

Country Life: Taranaki dairy farm's herd home
Spending an extra half a million dollars building a herd home for his cows means Paul Kuriger can milk for an extra month.

Heavy rain,120km/h gales and snow forecast for parts of NZ this weekend
Heavy rain is expected for western areas of the South Island on Saturday, ahead of severe gales, high waves and snow on Sunday.