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Fireworks blamed for extensive fire in public toilets and changing rooms in Hamilton
Police are appealing for information on a group who were seen "firing fireworks at each other".

Wales survive late Japan scare before All Blacks showdown in Cardiff
Wales hung on for a tight win against the Brave Blossoms ahead of their clash with Dave Rennie’s men in the Nations Championship.

Maori voters strengthen wahine voices as special votes hold key
Special votes could still reshape parliament and determine who governs after a cliffhanger election night.

'Pissed off': Inside the secret meeting that saved Kane Williamson and Gary Stead’s relationship
The recently retired Black Caps great opens up about friction with coach Gary Stead - and how they overcame it - in his new autobiography.

All Blacks veteran reveals emotional toll with poignant tribute to late security chief
Beauden Barrett candidly reflected on how they managed a difficult week after the death of Logan Cadwallader at the team’s Edinburgh hotel.

Live: What comes next after cliffhanger Election night?
Follow all the latest updates as we ask what happens now.

Election 2026: Has vote splitting saved a battered coalition?
Analysis: National's party vote nose dived. But the coalition could survive on the strength of a handful of electorate races with thin margins.

New Zealand outclass Scotland to maintain unbeaten record
Dave Rennie's men show resilience to keep the home side scoreless after the break at Murrayfield to honour their security chief in appropriate fashion.

Wales v Japan live updates, Nations Championship
Live updates of the Nations Championship clash between Wales and Japan

Opportunity's success and what could come next
The party has made history as the first to enter Parliament from the outside under the MMP electoral system.

Election night 2026 in photos
It was a night that ended with no clear winner, but plenty of career-ending results and the rise of a new parliamentary party.

Five electorates still on a knife-edge after election night
Just 139 votes separate the leading candidates in one of the country’s closest electorate races.

Analysis: Election night comes with a devastating cost for National
National is about to endure a procession of political funerals.

Election uncertainty: What happens now?
Analysis: Election night has delivered an uncertain result. How will the votes still to be counted help decide the shape of a new government?

Luxon thanks outgoing MPs in election-night speech – with one glaring omission
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has singled out several National MPs facing the prospect of losing their seats in Parliament but left out Chris Bishop.

Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson starts third in Brazilian Grand Prix
All the action from Interlagos.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch may now have so much plastic, it’s changing ocean's colour
There's been a significant brightening of seawater - making it appear bluer and greener, scientists say.

'Fantasy' to expect US to go back to playing by the rules - expert
Robert Patman says New Zealand should strengthen ties with other middle powers instead, as US policy shifts.

Valve wants Steam to squash Arm gaming stutter before you even hit play
A powerful gaming PC can still stutter like hell. Now imagine your processor having to translate the game’s instructions while you’re playing it. That’s one of the challenges Valve faces in its fascinating push to bring Windows games to Arm chips. And the company has a clever plan to tackle it...