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Underarm 40 years on: 'What a stupid way to finish a great game'
Kiwi batsman reveals his on-field view of infamous sporting moment.

Managed isolation hotels pinged over failures to keep staff safe
WorkSafe investigated the nation's MIQ facilities and found fault.

Kerre McIvor: The state of the nation's housing affordability
OPINION: Labour campaigned on housing affordability, but it's a big job.

'Horrific scenes': Man runs onto Trentham track during race
Wellington Cup crowd was left stunned after someone ran on to the racecourse.

'I'm suffering': Woman's laser hair removal session goes horribly wrong
She was still in pain several days after the incident. Clinic offers apology.

Bus leaves two teenagers stranded in 'the middle of nowhere'
"We lost it when we then saw the bus drive away with all our stuff."

School leader in boat-rage incident: 'He came in at full speed ... I had to defend myself'
School calls on deputy principal to explain herself after boat-rage incident.

US official praises NZ's handling of Covid-19
The US Secretary of State noted NZ's "outstanding example" in combating the coronavirus.

Waiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of Covid
Three businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.

Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities
'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'

Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.

John Roughan: Celebrate our natural blessings on Auckland Anniversary Day
OPINION: It's a long weekend and the sizzling, sunny apex of our summer.

Lockdown baby boom - is it a thing?
Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.

Auckland Covid-19 cases: New location of interest released
There are 19 locations relating to the Auckland border-related community cases.

Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.

Fatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist named
Godwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.

NZ needs stricter quarantine - epidemiologist
Week-long home isolation post-MIQ should be considered, epidemiologist Michael Baker says.

Huge wildfire still raging at Pipiwai
Firefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.

'Bishop Ben', first bishop of Tai Tokerau, to be farewelled at Rāwhiti
'He was a priest from the old school: Devout, humble, and gentlemanly in all that he did.'

Victoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoush
The university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.

The countries that handled pandemic the worst revealed
A new study reveals NZ handled the pandemic the best - but some countries failed.

Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.

Racist rant on Magic Talk: Why John Banks' sacking shouldn't be the end of the story
It's easy to sacrifice John Banks. It's a lot harder to stop funding racism.

Family relieved son's body will be returned from Australia
Titan McCall died in a car crash on January 8 in Western Australia.

Local Focus: Rotorua man a hero to many
Rawiri Bhana aims to help the mokopuna of Aotearoa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Australia extends suspension of New Zealand travel bubble for another 72 hours
'The allows continuing protection of the people of Australia': Professor Michael Kidd.

Canterbury Country prepares for Hawke Cup defence
Country and Nelson both have strong squads for big match.