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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Southern stargazers were treated to another stunning aurora display overnight.

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.

One person is critically injured following a robbery of a South Auckland business today.

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.

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.

Photo: Joe Nidd Southern stargazers were treated to another stunning aurora display overnight.

A woman has been arrested and charged with murder as police investigate the death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington.

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.

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.

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?

Mea Motu. Photo: supplied It has been an emotional homecoming for New Zealand boxer Mea Motu ahead of her IBO World bantamweight title defence.

Photo: Stephen Jaquiery A Buller’s mollymawk (toroa) soars effortlessly on long, narrow, stiffly held wings south of Chalky Inlet, in Fiordland.

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.