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Phil Gifford: The Hurricane who looks like an All Black every time he plays
OPINION: What shaped as a pretty boring round of Super Rugby Pacific had everything.

‘Shocked and deeply upset’: Lake Hāwea plane crash victim was flying in club event
One person was killed; another was cut from the wreckage with critical injuries.

Letters: Medical mishap victims deserve better support
OPINION: 'Many of us are raised to believe in, and trust medical personnel.'

Gregor Paul: Eden Park decision is bad news for All Blacks fans
NZ Rugby supports the Quay Park bid, preferring a modern venue for the national team.

26 all out: A look back on NZ Cricket’s darkest day
Four batsmen made ducks, and Bert Sutcliffe was the top scorer with 11.

Man wins $5.3m Lotto jackpot with same numbers he’s played for five years
He celebrated with close family, enjoying champagne and a home-cooked dinner.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers
One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live announces first ever NZ tour
Eden Park, Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sky Stadium will host the gravity-defying stunt show.

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

‘Is it really real?’ Dunedin couple’s disbelief at $5.5m Lotto win
Otago's lucky streak continues, with an earlier $5.3m prize in Port Chalmers unclaimed.

Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?
OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.

Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.

Highlanders shut down at home by Reds
The Highlanders' early gains have been undone after falling to a second straight loss.

Razor banking on France stars to pick ABs over Top 14 final
France's lineup will miss players in the Top 14 finals on June 28.

Watch: Allen, Seifert blast Black Caps to T20 series lead in Dunedin
The pair hammered 10 sixes between them against a shellshocked Pakistan.

‘My legs felt like jelly’: New multimillionaire claims $5.5m Lotto win
Bach, travel and making sure windfall 'works for my family's future' on winner's wishlist.

GP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patient
Dr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.

New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners
An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.

Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.

Couch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrations
Many of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.