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Lawson takes top 10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson takes top 10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi held off the challenge of Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda for 15 laps.

26 Jul 10:33 AM
New Zealand
|Updated

Fire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 Westgate

The store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated.

26 Jul 09:34 AM
New Zealand
|Updated

Auckland Lotto player wins $1m, Powerball jackpots to $12m

The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $10m after going unstruck on Wednesday.

26 Jul 09:30 AM

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Wallabies fight to keep Lions series alive in Melbourne
Live
Rugby

Wallabies fight to keep Lions series alive in Melbourne

All the action from the second test at the MCG.

26 Jul 09:30 AM
Black Caps meet South Africa in Twenty20 Tri-series final
Live
Black Caps

Black Caps meet South Africa in Twenty20 Tri-series final

All the action as New Zealand and the Proteas square off for the trophy in Harare.

26 Jul 09:00 AM
How a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attack
Crime

How a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attack

26 Jul 07:00 AM
Warriors dealt shock defeat as Titans breach Go Media Stadium - again
Warriors

Warriors dealt shock defeat as Titans breach Go Media Stadium - again

26 Jul 06:57 AM
'OMG What the actual f': Gwyneth Paltrow stars in latest Coldplay kiss cam twist
World
|Updated

'OMG What the actual f': Gwyneth Paltrow stars in latest Coldplay kiss cam twist

26 Jul 06:48 AM
Double trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZ
New Zealand
|Updated

Double trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZ

26 Jul 06:29 AM
Auckland FC withdraw stadium plan, eye extended stay at current venues
Auckland FC

Auckland FC withdraw stadium plan, eye extended stay at current venues

Auckland FC are seeking long-term plans for a high-performance centre at North Harbour.

26 Jul 06:12 AM
Great job, good salary, no chance of a house? Kiwis fleeing to Australia in for a shock
Property

Great job, good salary, no chance of a house? Kiwis fleeing to Australia in for a shock

Million-dollar homes are now the norm across the ditch - even in "affordable" Adelaide and

26 Jul 06:08 AM
Samoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies
Talanoa

Samoa closes schools as fight against dengue ramps up after second child dies

Hospitals are under considerable strain, with an average 100 new cases reported each week.

26 Jul 06:03 AM
China buyers show interest as Chow brothers sell their Auckland mansion
Property

China buyers show interest as Chow brothers sell their Auckland mansion

Rich-lister property developers are quietly seeking a $10m-plus buyer.

26 Jul 06:00 AM
Four jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meet
Racing

Four jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meet

The jockeys suffered a variety of injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance.

26 Jul 05:27 AM
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Spicy kimchi noodles: A comforting twist for chilly days
Lifestyle

Spicy kimchi noodles: A comforting twist for chilly days

Sometimes, all you need is a bowl of delicious spicy noodles.

26 Jul 05:00 AM
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When streaming won’t cut it and you need the DVD
Entertainment

When streaming won’t cut it and you need the DVD

New York Times: Streaming might be dominant, but some fans still insist on physical media.

26 Jul 05:00 AM
Why Auckland's new hysteroscopy service is a game changer for women
New Zealand

Why Auckland's new hysteroscopy service is a game changer for women

Patients can have assessment and procedure in one visit.

26 Jul 04:23 AM
Warriors Women dealt third loss of season after strong Titans showing
Warriors

Warriors Women dealt third loss of season after strong Titans showing

The Warriors Women have lost their second consecutive game after conceding four tries.

26 Jul 04:20 AM
One dead, another injured in two-vehicle crash
New Zealand

One dead, another injured in two-vehicle crash

The crash happened about 11am, with one person dying at the scene.

26 Jul 03:45 AM
Kiwi family react after wife stabs husband 50 times with samurai sword
New Zealand

Kiwi family react after wife stabs husband 50 times with samurai sword

Andrew Rowland-Stuart, 70, died in the UK in May last year.

26 Jul 03:41 AM
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From bachelorette to bride: Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster is engaged
Entertainment

From bachelorette to bride: Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster is engaged

The doctor didn’t pick a man on telly, but now she’s found her 'forever person'.

26 Jul 03:00 AM
Cambodia calls for ceasefire as Thailand border conflict intensifies
World

Cambodia calls for ceasefire as Thailand border conflict intensifies

Thai and Cambodian forces exchanged heavy artillery and rocket fire on Friday.

26 Jul 02:45 AM
'Completely heartbroken': Hayley Westenra's friends killed in LA homicide
Entertainment

'Completely heartbroken': Hayley Westenra's friends killed in LA homicide

The bodies were found with gunshot wounds.

26 Jul 02:38 AM
Trump not considering clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell
World

Trump not considering clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell met with a Justice Department official for two days.

26 Jul 02:08 AM
'Disrespectful, discourteous:' Bottom-slapping, back-touching lawyer censured
New Zealand

'Disrespectful, discourteous:' Bottom-slapping, back-touching lawyer censured

He claimed the bottom slap was 'blokey' and the back touch was an 'innocuous courtesy'.

26 Jul 02:00 AM
Trade on agenda as Trump lands in Scotland for diplomacy and golf
World

Trade on agenda as Trump lands in Scotland for diplomacy and golf

Trump has arrived in Scotland for a five-day visit mixing business and leisure.

26 Jul 01:52 AM
Grandmother punched in mouth at Auckland teen football game, match abandoned
New Zealand

Grandmother punched in mouth at Auckland teen football game, match abandoned

A foul tackle on the field quickly escalated into a brawl and a grandmother being hit.

26 Jul 01:48 AM
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Arctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears grow
World

Arctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears grow

Wildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.

26 Jul 01:22 AM
'Not scared for you yet': Champ's warning ahead of Kiwi's undisputed title fight
Boxing

'Not scared for you yet': Champ's warning ahead of Kiwi's undisputed title fight

Lani Daniels challenges Claressa Shields for the undisputed heavyweight title on Sunday.

26 Jul 01:05 AM
Man robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patron
New Zealand

Man robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patron

The man fled in what is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates.

26 Jul 12:54 AM
Body found in the water at Auckland's Arkles Bay
New Zealand

Body found in the water at Auckland's Arkles Bay

Police were alerted at 6.50am by a member of the public.

26 Jul 12:44 AM
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'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mine
Politics

'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mine

Hundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.

26 Jul 12:44 AM
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Kiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert says
Airlines

Kiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert says

An NZ lawyer says affected people in this country can still take action against Qantas.

26 Jul 12:26 AM
'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roads
New Zealand

'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roads

Local road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.

26 Jul 12:06 AM
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