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'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21

He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.

More arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland's Mt Wellington

Two men have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.

How Australia’s social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ

Dr Cassandra Mudgway joins The Front Page to talk the logistics of the world-first social media ban happening in Australia this week.

Street racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnout

The victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.

No show-stoppers: Officials eye September opening for $5.5b City Rail Link

New timetables promise peak capacity of 19,000 passengers an hour, up from 12,000.

'Spree of offending': Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglaries

The alleged offending in the Hibiscus Coast took place between September and November.

Man in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbings

One man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus.

Labour leader confident Māori won’t split their vote after Te Pāti Māori turmoil

Labour was only able to secure one of the seven Māori electorates in 2023.

Northland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwide

The Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPs

About 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.

Adventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tour

The pup was first picked up in Woolston after people tried to take it home.

Landmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkers

Christine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.

The Country: Who is Mike Petersen's Ag Person of the Year?

Mike Petersen, Richard Dawkins, Todd Charteris, Farmer Tom Martin and Jo Luxton.

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