Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie have suffered a major setback in their Olympic women's 470 title defence.
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Live: Justin Rose wins golf gold
Join live updates from day nine at the Rio Olympics as Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie look to bounce back from a disqualification.
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Auckland's too Chinese - Chinese agent
Winston Peters has found an unlikely ally in a Chinese immigrant and real estate agent who says it is time for New Zealand to have a rethink on immigration.
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While you were sleeping - day nine
Defending champions Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie have suffered a major setback while four American swimmers were held at gunpoint.
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'Was she lying there thinking of us?'
Family search for answers after mother's love for Fiji tragically claimed her life.
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Report slams runway expansion
Wellington's airport runway extension initiative fails on grounds that travellers are flying to long-haul destinations through Auckland or Christchurch.
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Twice bitten, now smitten
Greg Pickering reckons he's the luckiest bloke in Australia - and not because he's survived two shark attacks.
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Mystery object in orbit near Neptune
Astronomers are confused by the recent discovery of a mystery object orbiting around the sun backwards.
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Rowers give best Olympic interview yet
The medal winning Irish rowers who have been winning hearts around the globe with hilarious comments in interviews have gone one step better.
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Best Block ever: $380,000 in 11 weeks
A pair of Wellington funnymen have won The Block NZ: Girls vs Boys, with a record profit and sale for their Meadowbank townhouse.
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Mercedes crashes into wall after pursuit
Police say a man and woman are in custody after the vehicle they were in crashed in Remuera.
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Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint in Rio
The mother of Ryan Lochte has told two media outlets that the star swimmer was robbed at gunpoint.
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What Kiwis think about cannabis
EXCLUSIVE: A new poll ahead of a review of the law around possession of cannabis for personal use suggests there is public appetite for reform.
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Gastro illness leaves two critically ill
Two people are in a critical condition in hospital tonight after falling ill with a gastro bug which has affected people across the Havelock North area.
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Young girl impaled on goal post
The mother of a 7-year-old girl who suffered leg injuries after getting impaled on a hook on a soccer goal post has described the accident as scary.
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National
Missing elderly woman causes concern
Police hold concerns for an elderly woman missing overnight in South Auckland.
New $5m fund to help clean up gulf
Tackling the decline of Auckland's big blue backyard is the mission of a new $5 million fund, launched today.
Hot and steamy beats big chill
Let's make Bill of Rights supreme law
Olympics
Bolt eyes history in 100m final today
The biggest nine and a bit seconds of the Rio Olympics will happen at 1.25pm today when Usain Bolt and his rival speed stars…
Rio Olympics 2016: Bolt chasing history in men's 100m
Tin medals: The Kiwis who finished fourth
Forget the New Zealand sevens women's despair and tears at finishing one short of the gold medal last week in Rio; there's one other position that's the most disliked…
McCartney grounded ahead of debut
Rio Olympics 2016: Goodbye to the green pool
World
Pistorius 'under watch' in South Africa prison
Oscar Pistorius, the jailed Olympic athlete, has reportedly been put on suicide watch.
Hunt for killer of NY mosque leader
An imam and a second community leader were killed after leaving their mosque in Queens, New York, in a brazen daylight shooting.
Mystery remains over Grim Sleeper photos
The death sentence of the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer last week put to rest a case that spanned more than three decades, but it left another mystery wide open.
Congo rebels kill at least 36 after attack
Suspected rebels have killed at least 36 people in northeastern Congo, spurring residents to stage street protests against the ongoing violence.
Business
Gleam of hope for our dairy farmers
Dairy farmers are in line for a confidence booster if futures market pricing for this week's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction…
Internet mogul gets year in jail for domestic violence
A Silicon Valley internet mogul who sold his startup for US$300 million at the age of 25 and appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" as a highly eligible bachelor has been…
Govt's Ausgrid decision raises concerns
COMMENT: The Turnbull Government's decision to block two Chinese companies buying electricity lines firm Ausgrid will play well with many voters.
Can all employers do this?
One New Zealand business will now pay all permanent staff who aren't on a commission at least $19.20 an hour. Does yours?
Politics
Editorial: We are not immune from 'seismic' shock
COMMENT: With so much drama on the international political stage this year, the New Zealand political scene has struggled…
Cartoon: 'I'm in Rio for inspiration'
Stolen identities: Candidate won't stand
"For the sake of Auckland Future and my fellow candidates I have decided not to contest the Whau Local Board seat in the Council elections."
Mayor visits rival in 'cost saving' effort
One of New Zealand's longest-standing mayors went to a rival candidate's home in his mayoral car and told him the region could save $50,000 if he continued in office…
Lifestyle
Cats: Donald Trumps of animal kingdom
COMMENT: This week Colin got stuck under our house. During the half hour we spent trying to talk him out, I came to realisation…
Matt Heath: America the beautiful outdoes us for pride
Lessons in how to be a sassy badass
COMMENT: I did click on the Facebook ad for makeup tips for older women. Personally, I prefer badass Lady Danger.
Reports denied Eugenie will wed Jack Brooksbank
Why did people body-shame this toddler?
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Sam & Emmett win big
The Block's jokers win nearly half a million dollars in the final of TV3's hit series
On the block - Wellington pair win Block NZ: Girls vs Boys with $380k profit
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Good start for convention centre
The Sky City Convention Centre is gradually rising from the ground
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Jackson: Making a Murderer exoneration 'great news'
Peter Jackson said in January he believed Brendan Dassey was innocent, now he's celebrating the overturning of his conviction…
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Depp's violent rage: 'I'll show you crazy'
The "heavily edited" video shows actor yelling, smashing things, drinking and taking Amber Heard's phone from her.
Selena Gomez sparkles like a 'true diva'
Paul Henry: TVNZ are rushing in hosts
Travel
Lofoten Islands: Cod's own
Judy Skatssoon bridges a rocky Norwegian archipelago where fish is always the dish.
Norway: Getting the green light
Tourists duped by Hollywood tours
Hollywood home tour operators are charging up to US$50 a person but are pointing out homes not owned by celebrities.
Queenstown: Snow, shoes
Surprising way to get kicked off a flight
Opinion
Sideswipe: Hair ribbons indicator
In the 1940s, American high school girls used hair ribbons to indicate if they were coupled up, looking or indifferent.
Sideswipe: August 12: Charcoal the ivories?
Natural remedies to help children sleep
I am wondering if I can give my children anything to help with getting them to sleep. They are just not sleeping through the night and are very tired in the day. Getting…
It's a New World Order
Hickey: Hey banking boss, you had one job
Sport
Hansen renews war of words
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has cautioned Wallabies counterpart Michael Cheika to stick to picking his own team.
Rugby: All Blacks wary of Israel Folau threat
Olympics a 'nightmare' thanks to US rival
Lilly King and Yulia Efimova's Olympic rivalry was never destined to stay confined to the pool at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
All Blacks wary of Israel Folau threat
Bolt set to make Olympic history
Rugby
Rugby: Match-starved Wallabies still confident
Flogged by coach Michael Cheika at training, the game-hungry Wallabies insist they're ready to tackle the more match-hardened…
