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Baseball player pierced by broken bat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Tyson Colvin is in a stable condition after a piece of a broken bat pierced his chest.

Bail denied over fatal pursuit crash

Basketball: Sharks future in doubt

NBL organisers are mobilising support in a bid to ensure the Southland Sharks can remain in the competition.

Yachting: Team NZ looking to sign off in style

Team New Zealand, who have a second Med Cup title almost in their grasp, will look to finish the season off in style.

Quake looter caught red-handed

Fair Go's Kevin Milne leaving TVNZ

TVNZ has announced <i>Fair Go</i> stalwart Kevin Milne is leaving the broadcaster after the the show's season ends later this year.

Family furious over air rifle attack on cat

A furious Tauranga family are demanding justice after an air rifle attack on their beloved cat left it with three legs.

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Intruders attack two families

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Manslaughter charge laid, victims named in crash

Two people died when the car they were travelling in crashed after fleeing from police last night in Auckland.

Two die as car flees police

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a crash after a police chase in an Auckland suburb last night.

<i>Liam Dann</i>: We should give credit where credit is due

Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam

A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.

Wine: Best in the basics

NZ bikers near end of epic adventure

Two dead after police pursuit crash

Two people are dead and two critically injured after a tragic car crash in Auckland.

Kiwi Vietnam war hero dies

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.