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NRL stars Ponga and Gagai headline Kiwis team to play Kangaroos
Dane Gagai will become the second-oldest test debutant in New Zealand rugby league history when he joins fellow first-time Kiwi Kalyn Ponga to play the Kangaroos.

National MP pulls over to help woman thrown from motorcycle
National MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindell had an eventful Tuesday, after stopping to help a member off the public involved in a motorcycle crash.

Quake risk shuts down two Hokitika buildings, including council offices
The main council office, the Westland District Library and the Hokitika tourist information centre will all be affected by the closures.

'We're seeing a real need out there' - demand for over 65s food service doubles in Taranaki
The Over 65s Free Store has distributed 29,949kg of surplus food - the equivalent of more than 66,000 meals - since May 2024.

Education Minister Erica Stanford slams Teaching Council after sex offender allowed to teach
Erica Stanford says the case of a sex offender who was able to teach despite multiple warning signs shows there is a rotten culture inside the Teaching Council.

Fiji's justice minister resigns following explicit video controversy
It comes just days after an explicit video appeared on Siromi Turaga's Facebook profile on the eve of Fiji's 56th independence anniversary.

‘Definitely had those thoughts’: The big what-ifs for injury-hit departing All Black
Cullen Grace has had endless time for the inevitable thoughts to whirl around inside his head.

Three charged after firearms and suspected drugs seized in Cannons Creek
Police say a firearm incident in Cannons Creek led to three arrests and the seizure of guns, ammunition, suspected GBL, ketamine and drug-laced vapes.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hits back at Eden Park boss over train delays after All Blacks win
Wayne Brown has responded to comments about disruption following the All Blacks' event saying "let's get the facts straight".

Coventry announce themselves back in the big time
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

‘Eclectic’ collection of late Chills’ singer up for auction
Martin Phillipps, the late singer of The Chills, loved his leather jacket but he also loved collecting the weird and wonderful.

Radar shines light on unmarked graves of asylum patients
A special radar is aiding the search for the unmarked graves of patients who died in care in mental asylums near Dunedin.

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell one of first at scene of motorcycle crash
One person was injured in the crash.

Concerns for Auckland man still missing after more than a week
Joshua Arnold was last seen on Sunday 4 October on Kotuitui Road, Wainui.

Scientist blasts decision to close Palmerston North's FoodHQ as 'problematic' in the long-term
A science advocate says the closure is part of wider science reform that could hamper new opportunities for food innovation and technology for New Zealand.

Missing Auckland man last seen wearing jeans, jandals and black sunhat
Police and family are concerned for Joshua Arnold’s wellbeing after the 24-year-old disappeared from Wainui more than a week ago.

Historic 10-bedroom Gisborne mansion complete with turrets on the block
Built in 1907 for a wealthy farmer, Acton Estate features its own golf course, historic stables and Category I heritage status.

Coventry thrash Newcastle to claim first home win of season
Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?