There was a lot on the line and the first presidential debate of the general election campaign turned unusually contentious in its first half-hour.
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Wellington Rugby and Filipo part ways
Wellington Rugby has terminated Losi Filipo's contract.
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Wellington Rugby learned nothing from Chiefs debacle
Solicitor-General 'looking into' Filipo discharge
A horror movie disguised as reality TV
Hillary Clinton won the debate inasmuch as she represented something that resembled common sense, writes Steve Braunias.
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15 times rugby stars avoided convictions
Losi Filipo is just the latest in a long list of rising and established rugby stars who have managed to dodge convictions.
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What was with Donald Trump's sniffles?
The Republican candidate's health caused major concern as social media reaction to the first US presidential debate proved the best part.
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The foods you should never eat again
A nutritionist reveals the foods so lacking in positive nutritional attributes that they are best avoided entirely.
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CEOs pick an opposition dream team
Some CEOs see an alliance of Labour and the Greens, headed by rising stars, forming a viable government.
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Watch: Horrifying rollercoaster crash
Court sees video of the moment a rollercoaster crashed into a stalled carriage on the track, injuring 16 people.
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Can you spot the deer in these photos?
There are two cleverly camouflaged deer in this image, can you find them?
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'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
A junior Navy officer who alleges she was sexually violated by a superior says she was in too much shock to scream for help.
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Crown 'looking into' Losi Filipo case
The Solicitor General is "looking into" a judge's decision to issue a young rugby player a discharge without conviction for assaulting four people.
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Meet the 111kg woman terrorising MMA
Gabi Garcia's enormous size will likely mean she never fights in the UFC. That's probably a good thing for Ronda Rousey and co.
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Realty agent denies criminal charges
A real estate agent accused of ripping off two elderly clients by buying their home then on-selling it for a massive profit has pleaded not guilty.
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How Boy George's past could ruin shows
Culture Club are coming to New Zealand, but could Boy George's criminal past prevent them making it in?
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Mural for surf clubhouse before rebuild
Lyall Bay Surf and Lifesaving Club house has been jazzed up with a mural - less than a week before it's due to be demolished.
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Trump on the defensive in first encounter
Hillary Clinton says she trusts the American democratic process, while Donald Trump says he will support Clinton if she does win.
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Another Hollywood couple splits
Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts are separating after 11 years together because "it's the best way forward for us as a family".
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