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Chiefs fend off Moana Pasifika comeback for fifth win

The Chiefs led 43-7 at halftime before Moana Pasifika fought back.

‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault

The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.

‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.

Why a heavy track won’t derail Tardelli’s chances for $250k Wellington Guineas

A cloud, quite literally, hangs over the huge horse race tomorrow.

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'

Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues

The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match

Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.

Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits

The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.

Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes

All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow

Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.

Former minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversy

Andrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.

Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help

Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.

Councillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth time

Anna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.

Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’

The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.

Alien Weaponry, Balloons and Turangawaewae regatta – here's what's on in the Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim

The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.

String of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigation

The fires were lit across the first three months of this year.