Parker's victory by TKO in the third round came after he floored Dimitrenko in the first round and twice in the second. However, it could have resulted in a disqualification…
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Tyre-change crash: 'I'll never be the same'
There's a big hole in Lance Carter's life. A hole that was previously filled by Leigh Rhodes, the love of his life.
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Funeral for Tauranga crash victim
Crash victim was a 'friend to everyone'
Kiwi poet dies crossing road in US
Max Richards' dog Pink refused to leave his side, after he was struck by a car on his morning walk.
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Big Wet set to hit North Island
Thunder storms bringing torrential rain are set to douse the upper North Island as the tail-end of a storm makes its presence felt on this side of Tasman.
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Top designer: How I beat P addiction
WATCH: Successful New Zealand fashion designer, Kharl WiRepa from Rotorua opens up about his life before and after his addiction to meth.
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Quitting rugby and its dark underbelly
COMMENT: Our national sport is lurching from one scandal to another. Today, one female fan tells why she's giving the game away.
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Parker wins with bizarre knockout
It was called a risky fight but Joseph Parker blew away his opponent Alexander Dimitrenko in a victory which was tinged with controversy in Manukau tonight.
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Teachers fear assault charges
Teachers are demanding to know if they risk police charges for physically separating school fights or defending themselves when students attack.
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Oliver: 'You need a Kiwi version of me'
Jamie Oliver has launched a new book, and a challenge.
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Boks snap losing streak against Wallabies
Australia's search for a maiden Test win at Loftus Versfeld continues after a 18-10 defeat to South Africa on Saturday in the Rugby Championship. Despite an encouraging…
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Robin Williams' tragic last days
It's been two years since Robin Williams' death shook the world. Now, his widow has penned a heart-wrenching essay on the actor's final days.
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Sudden death of student at Canterbury
The woman died at Rochester and Rutherford Hall on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.
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Naz gets the job done in the ring
She famously came second in The Bachelor, but Naz Khanjani was the clear winner in her corporate fight against Bella Henry in Manukau tonight.
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The house that hemp built
Hemp is turning a new leaf in Taranaki, with a house made of the marijuana-like plant featuring on tonight's Grand Designs NZ.
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NZ dominated by skidding Indian pace
India's bowlers seized on variable bounce, skidding pace and a lack of NZ batting confidence to dominate the second day of the second test in Kolkata.
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The gospel according to Springsteen
It's The Boss, in his own words, on his own terms and no one would expect anything else, writes Russell Baillie.
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NZ's biggest leaky building case looms
New Zealand's longest leaky building trial - and potentially most costliest - is due to start this month.
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