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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.

‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubts
The department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer.

'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.

Police name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown
The man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan.

‘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.

‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
Market rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.

Silent epidemic: Concerns over Covid spread in NZ hospitals
Hospital-acquired infections may account for 10-15% of Covid deaths.

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

Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change
Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.

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

Why critics call the Government’s latest bowel screening policy ‘pathetic’
Screening age lowered to 58 for all Kiwis; plans for Māori and Pacific men scrapped.

Why the revival of extinct NZ species faces major challenges
Colossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting extinct NZ species like moa.

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.

Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg
The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

Kiwi golfer earns $2.61m for third-place finish
Ben Campbell's move to the LIV Golf League is paying off.

Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.

Dunedin bus hub stabbing: 14-year-old guilty of manslaughter
The jury took more than two days to come to its verdict.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful
OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.