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'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico

'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'

Editorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport

OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.

'Where I needed to be': US high school the right move for Kiwi basketballer

Elijah Fonotia committed to Harford Community College to advance his basketball career.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby

Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Taranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging referee

The unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.

Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community

Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.

Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?

The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.

Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'

Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

'You’re going to need somewhere': Boy racers call for change

Police faced dangerous driving, fireworks and unlawful assembly perils at a Levin event.

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

Suspect in McCann case to be released early after fine paid

Christian Brueckner's release moved to September 17 after a fine was paid.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest

Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark

OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.

Tararua District Council to install water meters

Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.

Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg

He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.

'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses

There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.