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One dead, another in hospital following water incident
Photo: NZ Herald/file
One person has died and another taken to hospital following a water-related incident at Rothesay Bay on Auckland’s North Shore.
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Black Caps suffer historic test defeat in Bangladesh
Bangladesh celebrate a wicket against the Black Caps. Photo: Bangladesh Cricket Board
After going unbeaten in their first 15 test encounters, the Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.
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Bangladesh complete crushing win over Black Caps
Bangladesh celebrate a wicket against the Black Caps. Photo: Bangladesh Cricket Board
After going unbeaten in their first 15 test encounters, the Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.
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Captains ready for clash
Photo: Linda Robertson
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and Pakistan's captain Nida Dar with the Captain's trophy at St Clair Beach ahead of the first match in their T20 series tomorrow at the University Oval, Dunedin.
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Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book
Wayne Barnes - who has spoken out about the abuse he copped from New Zealanders - talks to Ardie Savea and teammates during the recent Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Photo: Getty Images
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
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Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book
Wayne Barnes - who has spoken out about the abuse he copped from New Zealanders - talks to Ardie Savea and teammates during the recent Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Photo: Getty Images
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
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NZ signs up to COP28 food declaration
The COP28 UAE declaration on sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems and climate action has been signed by 134 of the 197 countries in attendance at the climate summit. Photo: Reuters
New Zealand has signed an international agreement saying agriculture and food production must urgently adapt to respond to climate change.
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Stunning aurora lights up skies in South
Southern stargazers were treated to another stunning aurora display overnight.
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Renewed Gaza fighting stretches into second day
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon. Photo: Reuters
Renewed fighting in Gaza stretched into a second day on Saturday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed and mediators said Israeli bombardments were complicating attempts to again pause hostilities.
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One critically hurt after Auckland robbery
One person is critically injured following a robbery of a South Auckland business today.
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Crate Day revellers asked to avoid riverbeds
Four-wheel-drivers near a nesting spot for endangered birds at Ashley River on Crate Day in 2022. Photo: Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare Group/Supplied
Conservationists are warning four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in Canterbury this Crate Day about the need to take care around braided rivers, where rare birds are nesting.
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Flood warnings as deluge continues in Australia
Parts of Victoria's southeast are facing major flood warnings as the state braces for more rain this weekend, along with large parts of New South Wales and Queensland.
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Stunning aurora lights up southern skies
Photo: Joe Nidd
Southern stargazers were treated to another stunning aurora display overnight.
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Woman charged with murder after death in Auckland
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder as police investigate the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington.
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'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her daughter, 16, for $50
A mother who said prostitution was “natural for a girl’s body” took $50 from a man in exchange for him to have sex with her 16-year-old daughter.
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Bangladesh scent victory over Black Caps
Bangladesh set New Zealand a daunting target of 332 on a turning track and then reduced them to 113 for seven to close in on victory on day four of the opening test in Sylhet on Friday.
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Happy belated birthday Goldie; I feel old now
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is flipped upside down after a play during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, earlier this week. Photo: USA Today Sports
The man...
What makes me feel old?
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Motu to show her mana at home bout
Mea Motu. Photo: supplied
It has been an emotional homecoming for New Zealand boxer Mea Motu ahead of her IBO World bantamweight title defence.
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Here’s looking at you
Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
A Buller’s mollymawk (toroa) soars effortlessly on long, narrow, stiffly held wings south of Chalky Inlet, in Fiordland.
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No Anzac Square memorial
Miss D. Mowat, riding Kaikorai Elaine, winner of the lady riders’ hunting and leaping championship at the Otago A and P show. Otago Witness, 4.12.1923
Some time ago the Dunedin War Memorial Committee decided that Anzac square should be the site for the memorial, but it was not then aware that the square was railway property.
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