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Tight Five: Why the All Blacks' loose forward dilemma is a tough puzzle

OPINION: Analysing Scott Robertson's options for his loose forwards.

The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey

Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.

Deluge prompts postponement of Alexandra Park meeting after one race

For the second time in three weeks a major harness racing meeting has been ruined by rain.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes

Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

Auckland War Memorial Museum closed to public after asbestos discovery

Positive asbestos results in key areas have led to the closure of the Grand Foyer.

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Blues back into playoff spots after bonus-point win in Suva

Vern Cotter's men are back into the top six on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

'Pure panic': Mum speaks out after son victim of terrifying dog attack

Residents report increasing concerns about roaming, aggressive dogs.

Avondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppression

Name suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.

Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first

Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spending

NZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.

Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years

Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.

Ellerslie double murder: Co-defendant's secret guilty pleas can now be revealed

On the first day of his scheduled trial last week, Shu Poon admitted killing the couple.

Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true

PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ

That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.

'The pain, the pain': Woman's screams after suspected Auckland street stabbing

Police confirmed one person is in custody after the fight in Mt Wellington.

Thunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North Island

Downpours and flooding possible across the day.

Mt Smart Stadium confirmed for potential A-League grand final

The additional seating will increase the capacity of Mt Smart to nearly 29,000.