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Watch: Ruby Tui scores two against Black Ferns but top team wins trial
The unwanted star from the last Rugby World Cup did all she could to press her case for a recall, but the players in her way also shone and scored tries as well.

Tech CEO scraps unlimited holiday: ‘Bad employees take too much off’
The CEO said the policy “led to A-performer burnout and B-performer luxuries”, as they holidayed more.

Auckland police officer named Miss Universe New Zealand 2025
The 28-year-old was a born and bred West Aucklander of Kiwi-Laos heritage was up against 12 finalists from across the country.

'Biblical' - fans react to Oasis reunion tour debut
Oasis hit the stage together for the first time in 16 years in Cardiff and the energy was electric.

Hundreds of homes assessed following 'one-in-100-year' Nelson Tasman flooding
Crews have assessed nearly 650 properties in Nelson Tasman after damaging floods and more heavy rain on Thursday.

Insurance companies urge use of Takapuna golf course for flood prevention
An Auckland-based music school says it changed its name after being told it was violating the national polytechnic's legal rights.

Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV: Live updates from the trial in Whangarei
All the action from the Black Ferns trial match against the Black Ferns XV in Whangarei.

Watch: Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest
After skipping last year’s gastronomic battle, the famed competitive eater returns to capture his 17th Mustard Belt.

How understrength is the French side lining up against the All Blacks? Very
ANALYSIS: Only one member of the French team to face the All Blacks would crack their first-choice starting XV.

'Like migrating bison' - Lions' Schoeman on unique prop mentality
Prop Pierre Schoeman talks about his fellow Lions looseheads and the close bond that has formed between them over cups of tea.

Man found with serious leg injury in isolated part of Bay of Plenty
Police are still working to ascertain how the man came to be injured.

The House: Making law - a final avalanche of edits
Before laws are finalised, MPs get a last chance to argue for changes. Pav Sharma, whose office manages them, explains the purpose, rules, and process for the many amendments.

Vehicle goes off cliff in coastal town east of Auckland
Motorists are warned to avoid the area after the crash on Saturday afternoon.

Over half of student nurses will look overseas if jobs unavailable in New Zealand - survey
A survey of student nurses has found almost 62 percent are considering a job overseas if one isn't available in New Zealand when they graduate.

Live: Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV – Rugby World Cup trial match
Follow live coverage of the Black Ferns’ match against players who missed selection for their squad at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei.

Air New Zealand flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms
Passengers of the flight spent an unexpected night in Washington DC, while more flights were cancelled.

Country Life: A haven for rescued farm animals
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong.

Andrew Flintoff: I rejected obscene money to be a wrestler in WWE
Former England all-rounder reveals he “was beaten up left, right and centre” in a trial with the American company after the sudden end of his cricket career.

‘The car feels incredibly quick’: Lawson impresses in practice for British Grand Prix
The Kiwi driver was among the top 10 fastest in the first two practice sessions for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.