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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe hat-trick sees Black Ferns claim Laurie O'Reilly Cup

NZ's second half masterclass overpowered Australia in their final pre-World Cup hit-out

'You weren’t sure who you could trust’: Sue Wood's time in ‘snake pit' National Party

Ex-National Party president Sue Wood to revisit Muldoon's 84 snap election in new memoir.

Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live

No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.

Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau

Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.

Gregor Paul: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy

OPINION: NZ Rugby considers relocating its headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention

New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry

OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Judge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computer

Jevon McSkimming has five working days to appeal the judge’s ruling on the injunction.

Your ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekend

Baby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.

Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels

Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.

Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet

Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ

'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.

Sir Peter Jackson expands property empire with purchase of school campus

The site next to Wētā joins his portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau

Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection

OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test

Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.