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Watch: Kiwi star rear-ends McLaren driver, reignites spat with IndyCars legend Tony Kanaan
Scott McLaughlin crashed into Nolan Siegel early in the Detroit Grand Prix, reigniting a social media spat with the Arrow McLaren team boss in the process.

The small town fighting for its airfield
Locals argue the airstrip is an important asset. The council disagrees.

Chiefs farewell one-test All Black to Japan at season’s end
Shaun Stevenson inks a deal with Kubota, having sought a release from NZ Rugby due to ‘lack of feedback’ from the All Blacks coaches.

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

Man critically injured after trapped by fallen tree
A spokesperson said the incident looked "to have taken place at an orchard property".

Watch: Kiwi star celebrates breakthrough win with Taylor Swift sing-along
Nick Cassidy’s drought-breaking win in the pouring rain had a romantic feel to it, so of course it was celebrated with a Taylor Swift rendition.

Scheffler cruises to victory at the Memorial
World number one Scottie Scheffler emulates Tiger Woods by winning the Memorial for a second consecutive year.

Man dies and child injured in shopping centre shooting incident
The Fairgreen Shopping Centre is cordoned off and police are urging people not to share footage online.

Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.

The Papers: 'UK sends warning to Putin' and 'wish you were beer'
The UK moves to 'warfighting readiness' and warmer spring weather helps pubs splashes on Monday's front pages.

One person has critical injuries after a crash in Whakatane
Emergency services were called to the crash on Taneatua Rd, near White Pine Bush Road, around 2.20pm.

Person with serious injuries, animal destroyed after attack in Manawatu
One person has sustained serious injuries after an animal attack in Halcombe, Manawatu on Monday afternoon.

Napier City Council backtracks on proposed library closure
The council has backtracked on its rate-saving proposal and will instead keep the library open for at least five days a week.

Why it’s time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI
Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

10 fascinating presidential pardons, from bootleggers to traitors
The British called a king’s ability to pardon the “prerogative of mercy,” and the Founding Fathers granted that superpower to the president in the US Constitution.

'Are you getting ready for UFC?' How super-fit Draper intimidates Bublik
Jack Draper's rise up the rankings has been "insane", says Alexander Bublik - who wonders how he can beat him in the French Open fourth round.

Root 'getting better with age' - the numbers behind his ODI brilliance
Joe Root is now England's leading run-scorer in one-day internationals - what are the numbers behind his brilliance?

'I spent half-term looking for somewhere for my family to live'
Shanice Aird says her children's school attendance is "awful" as they do not have a permanent home.

Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump
The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

Lockerbie: Remembering the victims of Flight 103
A new documentary hears from the families and friends of some of those who died in the Lockerbie bombing.