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Two teenage girls assaulted in ‘horrific’ group attack in Takapuna
The girls were reportedly hospitalised after the attack near Hurstmere Road.

Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country
Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown.

Starc claims 10 as Australia complete emphatic two-day triumph in Mackay
Australia has completed an emphatic win inside two days, overturning last week’s loss to Bangladesh in Darwin to defeat the visitors by an innings and 51 runs in the second test in Mackay.

Hits and misses: Prop’s big moment as All Blacks survive Ellis Park scrum horror
The All Blacks scrum was in major strife until an unlikely saviour in George Bower helped right some wrongs during the win over the Springboks.

Mediawatch: Are we getting more ‘media mature’?
The latest edition of the biggest survey of Kiwi media habits says local outlets are clawing more of us back from YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and social media. Can it last? And what does it mean for NZ On Air spending our money on local content?

‘The choice is clear’: National says no new taxes at PM’s campaign launch
The National party has promised there will be no new taxes if it is re-elected on November 7.

Officials keep quiet after botched Lake Alice compensation
A survivor of abuse in care's accommodation supplement was wrongly cancelled. MSD officials aren't saying if they will check to make sure others haven't been affected.

Table-topping Warriors dealt blow as extent of flying winger's injury confirmed
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will require surgery on a broken collarbone.

Otago oncology professor calls ACT's cancer centre policy 'magical thinking'
ACT expected around $2 billion of capital investment would be required.

Powerball rolls over as four players share Lotto first division
Four players have won $250,000 each in Lotto First Division following Saturday night’s draw 2614.

Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris to stand as independent candidate
Takuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pati Maori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.

Warriors hammered by Roosters as undefeated NRLW leaders show their class
Look back at live coverage as the Warriors travelled to take on the Roosters in the NRL Women’s Premiership in Sydney.

Police seek witnesses after man hit by car at ‘anti-social’ road meet
A man was located with extensive injuries and is currently in intensive care in Wellington Hospital.

Otago host Wellington in round four of the NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round four clash between Otago and Wellington in Dunedin.

Waikato keep Counties Manukau winless in round four of NPC
Look back at live coverage of the NPC round four clash between Waikato and Counties Manukau in Hamilton.

National promises no new taxes if re-elected
The party has ruled out a bed tax and a bank tax, but was silent about the possibility of a fuel excise increase.

‘Clinical’ All Blacks punish Boks: How world media reacted to stunning win
“The Kiwis don’t have the raw power for the magnificence of the South African macho scrums but they have footballers who approach perfection on the front foot.”

Warriors take on undefeated ladder-leading Roosters in NRLW
Follow live coverage as the Warriors travel to take on the Roosters in the NRL Women’s Premiership in Sydney.

The other Australian Wolverine: Liam McIntyre on donning the adamantium claws
More than 25 years after Hugh Jackman first portrayed the character, another Aussie actor is stepping into the yellow armour of one of Marvel’s most violent and most popular heroes in Sony’s upcoming video game.

Waikato host winless Counties Manukau in round four of the NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round four clash between Waikato and Counties Manukau in Hamilton.