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Coach Arch Jelley, who coached John Walker to mile record, dies aged 104
Legendary running coach Arch Jelley, who guided John Walker to Olympic gold in Canada, has died at the age of 104.

Luxon defends Potaka on photo with gang members
Mark Mitchell said Potaka was "at the Kiingitanga for an event there when that photo was taken".

Heavy rain and severe gales set to batter South Island
Heavy rain and severe northwest gales are forecast for parts of the South Island on Monday, with warnings possible.

'Ultimately that is paramount': NZ Football makes All Whites coaching call
Darren Bazeley’s last matches in charge will be those against India in Auckland and Christchurch next month

Wayne Brown rallies supporters to join Tourism Funding Charter
Brown has rallied around 114 supporters calling for a long-term national approach to fund local infrastructure relating to tourism.

The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.

Two injured, one critically, after Waikato house fire
One person was critically injured and another moderately hurt after an early morning house fire near Pokeno.

Kiwi who killed mother with her friend, inspiring Heavenly Creatures, dies on Scottish island
Pauliine Parker has died this month at age 88 under the assumed name Hilary Nathan in Orkney, Scotland, The Orcadian reports.

Kiwis warned: Petrol prices to rise - and stay high, as Trump threatens ‘another little Epic Fury’
Kiwis are being warned to brace for sustained pain at the pump as global buffer stocks run dry and the US reportedly plans further Iran strikes.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley to step down at end of 2026
Darren Bazeley will leave the All Whites at the end of 2026 after guiding New Zealand back to the FIFA World Cup.

Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
A newly earned special power left one contestant with a powerful decision to make in Friday's episode.

Two men take over person's vehicle in Rotorua Aquatic Centre car park and flee in it
Police said they were called to the Rotorua Aquatic Centre car park following a report of the robbery.

Legendary athletics coach Arch Jelley dies aged 104
Arch Jelley coached generations of New Zealand runners, including Sir John Walker, and remained involved in athletics into his 90s.

Tokelau Language Week marks 100 years of ties with New Zealand
For Samantha Lafaialii, songs, family gatherings and gagana Tokelau are the threads connecting generations to their heritage.

Picture emerges of National minister posing with gang members
As National intensifies its campaign against the left for campaigning with gangs, Stuff has obtained a photo showing one of their own ministers apparently posing for a photo with patched Mongrel Mob members.

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The Chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?
Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

Fog cancels 15 domestic flights at Auckland Airport
Fog disrupted 30 domestic flights at Auckland Airport on Saturday morning, with 15 cancelled and 15 delayed.

National pledges to add financial literacy to school curriculum in its 'Plan for Parents' policy
Leader Christopher Luxon released his party's 'Plan for Parents' policy in Auckland today.

Fans claim to spot Lily Allen dining out in Auckland on night she was too sick to perform
A fan who flew to Auckland for the show says she was shocked to see the singer.