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A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
Football Fern’s late winner consigns Phoenix women to first defeat of season
A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
Kiwi charge fades late at Australian Open as local favourite is pipped at the post
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
Man, 40, offended against vulnerable girls soon after release from jail
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
Whoops, we bought a house! Couple end up with grand ex-Bollywood property
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
‘End of an era’: Icon of Greymouth town centre comes down
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
One person taken to hospital after house fire near Picton
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
In Pictures: Richmond Santa Parade
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
Fire contained on Waimakariri riverbank
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.
Arrest after alleged late-night stabbing in central Nelson
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.
Te Pāti Māori boss has been unflinching at the party's annual general meeting, even as his leadership was called into question.
‘No MP is above the party’, Te Pāti Māori boss John Tamihere says
Te Pāti Māori boss has been unflinching at the party's annual general meeting, even as his leadership was called into question.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Te Pāti Māori boss has been unflinching at the party's annual general meeting, even as his leadership was called into question.
History was made at the Kepler Challenge on Saturday when Daniel Jones crossed the finish line to take a record-breaking seventh title.
History made: Daniel Jones in seventh heaven at 2025 Kepler Challenge
History was made at the Kepler Challenge on Saturday when Daniel Jones crossed the finish line to take a record-breaking seventh title.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
History was made at the Kepler Challenge on Saturday when Daniel Jones crossed the finish line to take a record-breaking seventh title.
Sam Ruthe carved seconds off the national secondary schools 800m and 1500m records - one of which had stood since 1989.
Teen running sensation shatters school records in Hastings domination
Sam Ruthe carved seconds off the national secondary schools 800m and 1500m records - one of which had stood since 1989.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Sam Ruthe carved seconds off the national secondary schools 800m and 1500m records - one of which had stood since 1989.
A day after landing a decent draw, Darren Bazeley’s side were handed more positive news, as the coach now gets set to lean on a handy secret weapon.
All Whites set to beat the heat in further World Cup boost
A day after landing a decent draw, Darren Bazeley’s side were handed more positive news, as the coach now gets set to lean on a handy secret weapon.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A day after landing a decent draw, Darren Bazeley’s side were handed more positive news, as the coach now gets set to lean on a handy secret weapon.
Alice Robinson celebrates her sixth World Cup title, winning by nearly a full second, a week after topping the podium at Copper Mountain.
Kiwi ski star claims back to back World Cup giant slalom victories in Canada
Alice Robinson celebrates her sixth World Cup title, winning by nearly a full second, a week after topping the podium at Copper Mountain.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Alice Robinson celebrates her sixth World Cup title, winning by nearly a full second, a week after topping the podium at Copper Mountain.
The former police commission claims he told then-police minister, now Labour leader, Chris Hipkins on a car on a trip in the South Island in 2022 about Jevon McSkimming having an affair.
Coster alleges Hipkins, Mitchell knew more about McSkimming than they admitted
The former police commission claims he told then-police minister, now Labour leader, Chris Hipkins on a car on a trip in the South Island in 2022 about Jevon McSkimming having an affair.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The former police commission claims he told then-police minister, now Labour leader, Chris Hipkins on a car on a trip in the South Island in 2022 about Jevon McSkimming having an affair.
Former Police Commission Andrew Coster appeared on TVNZ's Q+A on Sunday in his first interview since the damning IPCA report.
Coster denies pressuring staff to rush probe into McSkimming allegations
Former Police Commission Andrew Coster appeared on TVNZ's Q+A on Sunday in his first interview since the damning IPCA report.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Former Police Commission Andrew Coster appeared on TVNZ's Q+A on Sunday in his first interview since the damning IPCA report.
ANALYSIS: Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley showed a total lack of nous despite having 122 test caps between them, leaving Australia in command in a familiar Ashes narrative.
Truly awful passage shows England have again been out-played, out-thought
ANALYSIS: Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley showed a total lack of nous despite having 122 test caps between them, leaving Australia in command in a familiar Ashes narrative.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
ANALYSIS: Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley showed a total lack of nous despite having 122 test caps between them, leaving Australia in command in a familiar Ashes narrative.
The Southern Blast are no more having been pulled from the National Netball League by Netball South.
Netball South cut Southern Blast side for 2026
The Southern Blast are no more having been pulled from the National Netball League by Netball South.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Southern Blast are no more having been pulled from the National Netball League by Netball South.
John Egan made a last-minute decision to board a 4am bus to Belgrade, and hasn’t looked back.
From Christchurch to Belgrade: Meet the Kiwi who accidentally started a new life in Serbia
John Egan made a last-minute decision to board a 4am bus to Belgrade, and hasn’t looked back.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
John Egan made a last-minute decision to board a 4am bus to Belgrade, and hasn’t looked back.
They worked through trauma, triumphs and technology leaps - now these retired radiographers share some of the stories behind the X-rays.
Our Kiwi Home: Christchurch radiographers recall hard shifts, heavy gear and a proud legacy
They worked through trauma, triumphs and technology leaps - now these retired radiographers share some of the stories behind the X-rays.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
They worked through trauma, triumphs and technology leaps - now these retired radiographers share some of the stories behind the X-rays.
You may not have heard of The Pure Food Co, but chances are if you’ve been in a public hospital, you may have tried their wares.
Food entrepreneur goes global with texture-modified food
You may not have heard of The Pure Food Co, but chances are if you’ve been in a public hospital, you may have tried their wares.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
You may not have heard of The Pure Food Co, but chances are if you’ve been in a public hospital, you may have tried their wares.
Jill Pierce’s leafy haven is a layered blend of natives, subtropicals and personal plant treasures, cultivated over four decades of dedicated labour.
Auckland garden of an archaeologist by training & gardener by passion
Jill Pierce’s leafy haven is a layered blend of natives, subtropicals and personal plant treasures, cultivated over four decades of dedicated labour.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Jill Pierce’s leafy haven is a layered blend of natives, subtropicals and personal plant treasures, cultivated over four decades of dedicated labour.
Stephen Perofeta is back, he’s healed and he’s highly motivated to chase unfinished business in a sport that’s tested his mettle over the last year.
Why NZ rugby’s Forgotten Man is ready for you to know his name again
Stephen Perofeta is back, he’s healed and he’s highly motivated to chase unfinished business in a sport that’s tested his mettle over the last year.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Stephen Perofeta is back, he’s healed and he’s highly motivated to chase unfinished business in a sport that’s tested his mettle over the last year.
Behind the scenes of the Elle Macpherson workout video is where paradise lies, writes Gemma Bowker-Wright.
What the Elle Macpherson workout tape taught me about longing
Behind the scenes of the Elle Macpherson workout video is where paradise lies, writes Gemma Bowker-Wright.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Behind the scenes of the Elle Macpherson workout video is where paradise lies, writes Gemma Bowker-Wright.
On a sweltering Friday, Toby Morris visits Dan’s Traditional Barber Shop to meet customers and barbers.
People Watching at Dan’s Traditional Barber Shop on Karangahape Road
On a sweltering Friday, Toby Morris visits Dan’s Traditional Barber Shop to meet customers and barbers.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On a sweltering Friday, Toby Morris visits Dan’s Traditional Barber Shop to meet customers and barbers.