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Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold
Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.

Australian ex-tennis star Dokic says estranged father dead
Jelena Dokic announced her father's death on Instagram, sharing her 'complex' grief.

Woman visited death cap mushroom web page a year before fatal lunch, jury told
Searches made on a computer found at Erin Patterson’s home have been a revealed in trial.

NSW's relentless rain has led to record-breaking emergency
About 16,000 people will remain isolated by flooding until at least Thursday.

'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ
'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'

'Significant moment': Warriors re-sign promising duo to long deals
Leka Halasima and Jacob Laban have been locked down until the end of the 2029 NRL season.

'Please stop': F1 driver's plea after fake post fuels online abuse
He was dropped by the Alpine team after only six races this month.

From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.

We’ve found an Australian food and wine experience we bet you’ve never heard of
Sirromet offers wine tastings, eco stays and gourmet dining in a stunning bushland setting

'Outrageous': Concussion charity urging ban of Auckland 'run it straight' comp
Headway is urging the Auckland Council to stop the dangerous event.

This Queensland Food Festival boasts the world’s best vodka
The Sunshine Coast isn't just about beaches and sun, the food and drink shine too.

$509 return: Qantas launches global sale for Kiwi customers
Cheap tickets are on sale for 16 destinations including Australia, the USA and Bali.

Erin Patterson allegedly visited death cap site before fatal lunch
A retired pharmacist found death cap mushrooms where she had been before the incident.

Gable Tostee claims discrimination over casino ban after alleged strangling
Tostee says he's been discriminated against on the basis of sex over the 2022 incident.

Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival
At least two competitors were knocked unconscious during the inaugural event in Melbourne.

Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound
US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.

Abused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation after armed robbery
NZ woman helped plan armed robbery at her former workplace in Melbourne.

Ryan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v Aus
OPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return
David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.

A Māori ‘Gidget’ Meter Maid goes to the Gold Coast with her ukulele
Read an extract from Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 winning memoir by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku.