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'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching
Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.

Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts
Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Paul Lewis: The tough midfield choices facing the All Blacks
OPINION: Potential players face tough competition for a spot in the All Blacks' midfield.

New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up
As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.

'I don't believe it': Sleeping store owner woken by late-night call on $15m Lotto win
Find out where the winning tickets were sold and last night's numbers.

Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best
Where will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?

'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl
Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.

'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s death
The coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.

New Magpies assistant coach sought to replace Bryn Evans
Bryn Evans began helping to coach the Magpies soon after the end of his playing career.

Police seize arsenal of almost 500 firearms from Gore property
Only six of the firearms were registered in the man’s name.

Lachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler's death
The coroner's findings are to be released in Invercargill today.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race
American Me hasn't won since May 2022 but is favoured at Alexandra Park.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House
Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good honest pessimism: the life and work of Bruce Mahalski. Video / Frank Film

Lake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside down
Police hope the missing kayaker made it ashore.

Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65
Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.