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Waikato shearer breaks world merino shearing record

The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.

‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’

He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.

NZ gang member pleads guilty to FBI charges, facing lengthy US prison sentence

Shane Ngakuru, 45, was a key distributor of ANOM network secretly controlled by FBI

‘Hateful’: Police on alert as protest against Destiny Church planned for Auckland

Action comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Police search for missing man after car found near Tongariro

Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.

Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing

The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.

‘Sorry’: Foodstuffs admits staff leaked photo of ex-MP as new breach emerges

Guard sacked over leak as new case emerges of political privacy breach at the checkout.

Boon boom pow: Community to celebrate street art milestones

The annual festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year.

Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027

The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.

Elliott Smith: Can a test in Chicago be part of a Grand Slam?

OPINION: Is it a Grand Slam if the All Blacks play Ireland in Chicago and not Dublin?

‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed

The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.

The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again

McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.

Genesis reports strong first half profit

Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.

Up the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matches

After a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak

The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.

Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence

A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.

They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know

The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.