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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Teachers fear assault charges
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Quitting rugby and its dark underbelly
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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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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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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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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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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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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NZTA bans staff from using Uber
NZTA has banned its staff from using Uber during work time or claiming Uber rides on expenses.
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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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What next for Joseph Parker?
Joseph Parker's victory over Alexander Dimitrenko tonight opened the way to a big-money title fight against either Anthony Joshua or Andy Ruiz Junior.
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Fight night live-streamers stopped
Event organisers have stopped people attempting to illegally live-stream the Joseph Parker fight night.
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Bachelorette in stoush over $31,000
A real estate agent who starred on The Bachelor NZ is taking her former employer to the Employment Relations Authority over a tax bill of $31,000.
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'Creepy dad joke' ads off target
Ads using sex to sell have been around for decades, but some are questioning whether they're still relevant, and to whom.
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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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