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Man charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist with car
The cyclist suffered a broken leg and other injuries.

Review: Robbie Williams' run-of-the mill Better Man biopic gets the blockbuster treatment
Review - Robbie Williams' depiction of himself as a stunningly photorealistic simian/pop star hybrid in his biopic movie fits with his amped-up brand, writes Dan Slevin.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash blocks busy road
Motorists are asked to avoid using Pakuranga Road if possible.

Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here's why.
The project is the brainchild of Dr. Robert Webster, a New Zealand virologist who was the first to understand that flu viruses come from the guts of birds.

Person killed in Napier vehicle incident
Emergency services were called to Nuffield Avenue in Marewa around 9pm Friday.

Virat Kohli reacts to crowd after calamitous run out
A calamitous mix-up between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal sparked a flurry of wickets that gave Australia the upper hand on day two of the fourth test.

Predator Free Wellington aim for pest-free Newtown, Owhiro Bay in 2025
The push is part of the groups wider project that aims to make the entire Wellington region pest free.

Driver in China's Zhuhai car ramming attack sentenced to death, Xinhua reports
Fan Weiqiu, discontented with how property was divided in his divorce, "deliberately drove into the crowd to vent his anger", Xinhua said, citing findings of the court.

It’s new and risky, but Gen Z workers are ‘all in’ on AI
Gen Z Australians are ‘all in’ on generative AI and are embracing tools like ChatGPT in the workplace at speed and without fear, according to new research.

Heta hits nine-darter but is latest seed out of Worlds
Ninth seed Damon Heta hits a nine-darter but is knocked out by Englishman Luke Woodhouse in the third round of the PDC World Championship.

Hui, protests, kotahitanga, and a new Kuini - A historic year for Maoridom
A hikoi, a haka, and the rise of a new generation - RNZ unpacks a contentious and momentous year for Maoridom.

The summer I... didn't live, love or laugh
Sweatpants and Hallmark-esque movies over a booked-out summer calendar? Yes please, a tired Jessica Keane writes.

Motorbike rider with critical injuries after serious crash blocks Auckland road
Emergency services were called to the incident at the intersection of Pakuranga Rd and Stanniland St on Saturday morning.

Jay-Z's efforts to dismiss rape case from then-13-year-old accuser denied by judge
Judge Analisa Torres penned a scathing decision, condemning the rapper's lawyer's aggressive tactics.

The regions to look out for when it comes to property prices next year
With the property market expected to heat up in 2025, here are the places you should looking out for.

Weather: Heavy rain and gale southerlies ease in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne
However, showers are expected to persist until early Sunday morning.

Financial adviser pays scaffolder $17,500 for missing insurance
The man thought he had accident cover in place, but when he injured himself, he couldn't book surgery in a private hospital.

What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
At least 38 people were killed.

North Korean troops experience mass casualties on Ukraine front lines, White House says
The number far exceeds the figure US officials have previously provided.

Fiji police describe leaked explicit video of MP an intrusion of privacy
Fiji police are investigating who leaked an explicit video of former cabinet minister Lynda Tabuya.

Spurs could have no fit centre-back after Davies 'setback'
Tottenham could be without any fit centre-backs for Sunday's Premier League game against Wolves after Ben Davies suffers a setback in his recovery.