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SH2 north of Wellington closed by serious crash
Two people are reported to be seriously injured after the crash.

Tall Blacks rout Syria to close in on place at 2027 Fiba World Cup
A balanced offensive effort and a suffocating defensive one has put Judd Flavell’s Tall Blacks in the box seat to earn a spot at next year’s Fiba World Cup.

Man accused of smashing hospital clinic windows
The 36-year-old is facing criminal charges after he smashed windows at a sexual health clinic in the latest incident of aggression at a public hospital.

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Nepal floods: Save the Children reunites 69 children with their families
Save the Children is distributing water and food, providing temporary shelter and administering medical care in the aftermath of the disaster.

Taiarahia documentary captures kotahitanga in action
Taiarahia mountain in Ruatoki Valley has stood as a sentinel landmark watching over its people, but forestry plans put the native forest of the maunga under threat.

Sabalenka bids to rediscover form at intriguing US Open
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.

Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."

We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.

Garage blaze spreads to two homes on Kapiti Coast
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has jumped from a garage to two homes on Kapiti Coast.

Auckland and Canterbury university enrolments rise as trades training struggles
Auckland and Canterbury have seized most of the growth in university enrolments this year.

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Warriors player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the Knights
We want your take on how each of the Warriors performed at home against the Knights.

Northland hold off Tasman in first Ranfurly Shield defence in 47 years
Northland scored a late try to seal victory against Tasman in the first defence of their shield tenure.

Warriors at top of NRL table after 14-point win over Knights
The Auckland side will enter the final round of the regular season atop the competition table on points differential countback.

Warriors return to top of NRL ladder after beating Knights in chaotic contest
For the second week in a row, the Warriors’ winning margin was precisely what they needed to edge the Panthers out of first.

Vaughan backs Lawrence for extended run in England team
Former captain Michael Vaughan backs batter Dan Lawrence for a run in England's Test side. How would you solve impending selection headache?

Heavyweight Itauma handed harsh world-title lesson
British heavyweight Moses Itauma was taught a harsh lesson at world level - what can he learn from defeat and where does the 21-year-old go next?

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.