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Warriors go top - for now - after thrilling win over South Sydney
Seven tries and Luke Hanson's late field goal against the Rabbitohs is enough to lift the Warriors ahead of Penrith at the top of the standings with two games to play.

Strong winds hampering firefighters at large Wanaka blaze
About 22 homes were evacuated in Wanaka's Albert Town on Saturday night, as the huge flames burned close to residential streets on steep terrain.

Late Hanson field goal puts Warriors atop NRL
Rookie five-eighth Luke Hanson has slotted a last-minute field goal to put NZ Warriors atop the NRL table with a 45-26 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Sydney.

Live: Late Hanson field goal puts Warriors atop NRL
They needed a 19-point win over South Sydney to grab top spot in the competition off Penrith Panthers - they got it.

All Blacks forced to make late change for first Springboks test
The All Blacks have been forced to make a late change to their team to face the Springboks.

Evacuations underway as multiple houses reportedly on fire in Wanaka
Fire engines from Wanaka, Luggate, Cromwell and Lake Hawea have been called to the incident.

Firefighters responding to large Wanaka fire
Firefighters are responding to a large fire in Wanaka.

Watch: Young star soars high for superb try in Harbour derby win
21-year-old Israel Leota climbed high to grab a box kick as North Harbour beat rival Auckland 27-19 in the Battle of the Bridge.

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Swimming and fishing warning after diesel spill on Thames Coast
Diesel from a private property entered the stormwater system at Ngarimu Bay before reaching the Firth of Thames.

Bay of Plenty v Taranaki - NPC round 4
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 4 clash between Bay of Plenty and Taranaki in Rotorua.

Lawson solid for 11th in sprint race at Dutch GP
The qualifying order ruled mostly supreme in the Dutch sprint race.

Person cut from vehicle after two-vehicle crash in west Auckland
Emergency services are responding to a crash at the intersection of Don Buck Rd and Rush Creek Drive in Westgate, with police confirming there are injuries.

Warriors move to top of NRL ladder after drama-packed win over Rabbitohs
Luke Hanson slotted a last-second field goal that gave the Warriors the margin they needed to claim top spot.

World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent

Live: Firefighters responding to large Wanaka fire, evacuations carried out
Firefighters are responding to a large fire in Wanaka, where evacuations have begun.

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Saturday’s Lotto numbers have been drawn.

Live: Warriors level atop NRL table at halftime against Souths
Their 18-point lead has them even with Penrith Panthers on a live competition ladder.

Two rival left-armers traded barbs, but Starc’s clinic can’t cover Australia’s woes
Mitchell Starc led a ruthless Australian bowling attack in Mackay, tearing through Bangladesh, who responded in kind through Shoriful Islam.

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