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Lightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens amid after fierce storm
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The Socceroos struck in the 87th minute to get an unlikely result.

05 Sep 12:35 PM
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Warriors stumble into playoffs with unconvincing loss

In terms of an NRL finals dress rehearsal, this wasn’t a great scenario for the Warriors.

05 Sep 10:00 AM
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'Consistency and cohesion': Black Ferns make minimal but key changes for Ireland

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05 Sep 09:03 AM
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'Better car': F1 pundit on why Lawson is shining for Racing Bulls

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05 Sep 07:04 AM
'There's a problem': MMA coach's fight against coward punches
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'There's a problem': MMA coach's fight against coward punches

05 Sep 07:02 AM
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05 Sep 04:33 AM
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Tom Holland opens up about living with ADHD and dyslexia

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Why nightmares are bad for your health – and how to think your way out of one

Telegraph: The surprising science behind dream manipulation and its health benefits.

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In a dinner rut? 7 tips to make weekday dinners less boring

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Brave soles: NZ mum sets barefoot 100m Lego run record
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Brave soles: NZ mum sets barefoot 100m Lego run record

Nearly 300kg of Lego was needed for the world-record run.

05 Sep 03:55 AM

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Tough, positive and resilient: Why Rylee Sayer could be NZ’s most determined athlete
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Tough, positive and resilient: Why Rylee Sayer could be NZ’s most determined athlete

Against all odds, teen para swimmer Rylee Sayer has qualified for five world events.

05 Sep 12:41 AM
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Why AI might pose a risk to a fair trial
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The law must now reckon with the risks of the self-informing juror in the age of AI.

04 Sep 06:00 PM
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Weekend wine guide: Marlborough producer Misty Cove finds favour here and overseas
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Weekend wine guide: Marlborough producer Misty Cove finds favour here and overseas

Skilfully crafted wines from leased and managed vineyards.

04 Sep 06:00 PM
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A fan of Agatha Christie novels? These two new books are worthy adversaries
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Christie-like whodunnits from two Antipodean crime writers.

04 Sep 06:00 PM

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Just one week left to launch your new motorsport career!
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Just one week left to launch your new motorsport career!

Applications for the Porsche Podium Pursuit scholarship close this coming Friday.

05 Sep 12:05 PM
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Ram 1500 Rebel first drive: rock you like a hurricane

Ram's latest addition brings serious off road cred and seriously good on road manners.

05 Sep 08:05 AM
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Steve Irwin’s 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier sells for a bargain price

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05 Sep 06:05 AM
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The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard
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The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard

ZigZag Tours is trying to shake up how NZ's tourism market operates.

04 Sep 07:00 AM
How to experience the Gold Coast like a true modern gentleman
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How to experience the Gold Coast like a true modern gentleman

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04 Sep 06:53 AM
Air NZ flight diverted over engineering issue
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Air NZ flight diverted over engineering issue

The plane's pilots decided to turn back about an hour into the flight.

03 Sep 07:44 AM
What it's like on Ireland's only island town
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What it's like on Ireland's only island town

Enniskillen's history includes sieges and tales of warrior Cethlenn.

03 Sep 06:44 AM

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‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen lauded for first public address since taking role

'We need to walk a new path. We need a new direction.'

05 Sep 07:31 AM
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Koroneihana 2025: Kīngitanga 'immensely proud' of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speech

Koroneihana is taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.

04 Sep 11:54 PM
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