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Crusaders outclass Chiefs to claim first win
The Crusaders' Johnny McNicholl celebrates scoring a try against the Chiefs. Photo: Getty
The Crusaders finally got themselves in the wins column in 2024, with the type of performance that makes you wonder just how they'd start with five straight losses.
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Crusaders outclass Chiefs for first win
The Crusaders' Johnny McNicholl celebrates scoring a try against the Chiefs. Photo: Getty
The Crusaders finally get themselves in the wins column in 2024, with the type of performance that makes you wonder just how they'd start with five straight losses.
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Three charged over Gisborne rainbow crossing vandalism
Gisborne’s rainbow pedestrian crossing has been restored. File photo
Three people have been charged over the defacing of the Gisborne rainbow crossing earlier this week.
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US govt fast-tracks cash to start Baltimore bridge rebuild
The container ship Dali sits in the water in Baltimore Harbor amid wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Photo: Reuters
The US government has awarded the state of Maryland an initial $US60 million ($NZ100m) in emergency funds to clear debris and begin rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an extraordinarily fast disbursement after such a disaster.
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White Ferns lose again as England take series 4-1
A top-order batting capitulation cost the White Ferns in the final match of the T20 international series against England, with another loss consigning the hosts to a 4-1 series defeat.
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Murder charge after body found in burnt-out car
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a burnt-out car in Hastings.
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Two injured in fiery North Island crash
Photo: Supplied via RNZ
Two people are reportedly injured after a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Wellsford, north of Auckland.
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Protesters interrupt Biden, Obama, Clinton at NY fundraiser
Protesters at the fundraising event near Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. Photo: Reuters
President Joe Biden and his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, headlined a star-studded fundraiser with former president Bill Clinton, offering a robust defence of the White House's handling of the Gaza crisis as protesters interrupted the event.
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Lockdowns partly to blame for pupils playing up at school: principal
Three-quarters of teachers said disruptive behaviour affected pupils' progress. Photo: RNZ
An Auckland high school principal says it is important not to "catastrophise" a new report documenting Kiwi school pupils' deteriorating behaviour.
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King praises 'hand of friendship' in recorded message
King Charles recorded the audio message at Buckingham Palace. Photo: BBC/Sky/ITV News/ via REUTERS
King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need", and echoed the pledge to serve the nation that the British monarch made at his coronation last year.
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King praises 'hand of friendship' in recorded message
King Charles recorded the audio message at Buckingham Palace. Photo: BBC/Sky/ITV News/ via REUTERS
King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need", and echoed the pledge to serve the nation that the British monarch made at his coronation last year.
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Canterbury cops collecting food donations for 'struggling' colleagues
A box asking for 'discreet' donation and collection of non-perishable items has been placed in a Christchurch police station.. Photo: Supplied
Police officers in Canterbury are collecting food donations for colleagues “struggling” with the cost of living as their battle with the government for better pay continues.
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Cops collecting food donations for 'struggling' colleagues
A box asking for 'discreet' donation and collection of non-perishable items has been placed in a Christchurch police station.. Photo: Supplied
Police officers in Canterbury are collecting food donations for colleagues “struggling” with the cost of living as their battle with the government for better pay continues.
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Warbirds over Wanaka: Big crowd at practice day
A Yakovlev Yak-3 on display at Wānaka Airport. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSOON
Aviation enthusiasts turned out for a chance to see some impressive aircraft today ahead of the Warbirds over Wanaka show.
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Former Crusader defends under-pressure coach
Crusaders Chris Jack (left) and Brad Thorn during a Super Rugby Match against the Bulls at Timaru in 2011. Photo: Getty Images
A former Crusader is defending under-pressure coach Rob Penney as the Christchurch-based rugby franchise grapples with a dreadful injury toll and an unprecedented losing run.
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Former Crusader defends under-pressure coach
Crusaders Chris Jack (left) and Brad Thorn during a Super Rugby Match against the Bulls at Timaru in 2011. Photo: Getty Images
A former Crusader is defending under-pressure coach Rob Penney as the Christchurch-based rugby franchise grapples with a dreadful injury toll and an unprecedented losing run.
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Cold start to holiday weekend in Christchurch
The upper east of the North Island is in the firing line for the worst weather this long weekend, which has already begun with a chilly and unsettled start across much of the country.
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Chilly, unsettled start to holiday weekend
The upper east of the North Island is in the firing line for the worst weather this long weekend, which has already begun with a chilly and unsettled start across much of the country.
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Sushi shop owner found in 'pool of blood'
The attack happened at this sushi store on Auckland's North Shore. Photo: Google Maps
A woman brutally stabbed inside an Auckland sushi shop remains in hospital as police forensic teams comb the scene trying to piece together events.
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Child sole survivor as 45 killed in Sth Africa bus crash
Emergency responders at the site of the bus crash in Waterberg District, Limpopo. Photo: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety via REUTERS
A bus crash in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, South Africa's Department of Transport says.
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