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Police issue amber alert for missing 11-year-old in Hawera
D'Havland Phoebe Jade Laupama left her home on Koromiko Avenue in Hawera about 4pm on Sunday.

Five people rescued after boat sinks near Auckland
Police were alerted to a boat sinking in the Hauraki Gulf around 5.30pm on Sunday.

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Kiwis crush Aitu to cap dominant day for NZ at Rugby League World Cup
The Kiwis have crushed the Cook Islands 82-16 to pick up their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Child critically injured in assault at central Auckland park
Police say a man is in custody after the "isolated incident", and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Kiwis player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the Cook Islands
We want your take on how each of Kiwis performed against the Cook Islands.

Silver Ferns secure Constellation Cup after final quarter fightback over Australia
It's just the fourth time they've won the Cup - and now they're just one win away from the number one world ranking.

LIVE: Rugby League World Cup: Australia v Fiji
All the action as Australia's Kangaroos face the Fiji Bati at the Rugby League World Cup - kickoff 9.05pm Fiji time (10.05pm NZT).

Kiwis crush Kumals to cap dominant day for NZ at Rugby League World Cup
The Kiwis have crushed the Cook Islands 82-16 to pick up their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Watch: Phoenix defender prevents goal with ‘magnificent’ clearance on the line
Centre back's desperate goal-line clearance set the tone for Wellington’s historic 2-0 win over Central Coast Mariners.

Child thought to be critically hurt in Auckland CBD park assault
Two people, apparently including a child, have been seriously injured after an incident in a park in Auckland’s CBD.

Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.

Hundreds gather to demand end to bottom trawling in Hauraki Gulf
Advocates say there is no future for sustainable fisheries without ending destructive fishing practices.

Urgent search for vulnerable 11-year-old girl missing in Taranaki
A young girl has been reported missing in Taranaki, with police urgently looking for her.

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Silver Ferns snatch Constellation Cup with stunning fourth-quarter comeback
Trailing for most of the match, New Zealand stormed home 52-49 in Sydney to claim the Constellation Cup for just the fourth time.

Watch: Kiwi debutant scores double in big win over Cook Islands
Two tries to local debutant Tanner Stowers-Smith, whose great grandad also played for the Kiwis, was one of the highlights of the Kiwis’ 82-16 victory .

Large scrub fire threatens telecommunications towers in Southland
Six helicopters are combating the blaze with monsoon buckets, while a seventh is directing the aerial attack.

Person shot with BB gun in Wellington
Armed police converged on Tanera Crescent in the suburb of Brooklyn about 5.45pm on Sunday.

Watch: Kiwi Ferns just miss triple-figure score in hammering of France
France were held scoreless under the roof in Christchurch as the relentless Kiwi Ferns ran in 18 tries.