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All Black Cam Roigard ruled out for start of Rugby Championship
Halfback Finlay Christie will likely be called in as a replacement.

Watch: Daughter of Warriors legend scores on her NRLW debut
Ivana Lauitiiti announces herself to the NRLW with a try on debut.

Longtime Wigram MP Megan Woods going list-only
“In 2014 and 2019, when we had new boundaries, I could say ‘absolutely yes’ to a six-year commitment,” the Christchurch MP said. “This time, I can’t.”

All Blacks: Cam Roigard to miss Argentina Rugby Championship tests with stress fracture
Cam Roigard will miss the beginning of the Rugby Championship.

All Blacks halfback ruled out of Argentina tests because of injury
All Blacks halfback Cameron Roigard will not be available for the beginning of the Rugby Championship due to a fracture in his right foot.

Basketball players call for improved security after sex toys thrown on to court
Players are calling for improved security after two incidents in four days.

Hard for police to progress child harm cases if witnesses fail to cooperate
A former detective and child advocate say it's difficult for police to progress investigations where children have been harmed if people don't speak up.

Mediawatch: Marlborough Express folds after 160 years
After 160 years in print, the Marlborough Express rolled off the presses for the final time last week. Mediawatch investigates if it's a change that's been coming - and could be coming for other local titles.

Decreasing voter turnout, less newspapers, more abuse put off council candidates
In some seats, candidates are unopposed and will automatically be elected to council.

Government has 'no intention whatsoever' to close NorthTec, Northland MP promises
Grant McCallum says the government has "no intention whatsoever" of closing NorthTec, despite being on a list of institutes facing potential closure or merger.

Community outrage over proposed rural police cuts in Canterbury
Police plan to cut rural officers, boosting resources in central areas.

Watch: School kids direct traffic at busy Wellington intersection
The students were on their way to school when they saw the lights were malfunctioning.

The iconic hotspots the new international tourist fees will apply - and what could be next
It’s understood the Government is looking at potentially rolling out fees on about 10 high volume visitor sites.

How an AI-generated song ended up on a dead artist's Spotify page
Blaze Foley is a cult country music artist, who died in the 1980s, so how did a new song end up on his official Spotify page?

Live: Bay of Plenty v Tasman – NPC round one
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Tasman at Tauranga Domain in round one of the National Provincial Championship.

Warriors Women v North Queensland Women: Live updates of the NRLW round five clash
All the action as the Warriors face North Queensland in the NRLW.

Russian adoptee’s PTSD claim denied by ACC over residency rules
The Court of Appeal has overruled two other courts that found ACC should pay up.

Evictions from Kainga Ora homes for disruptive behaviour up 500%
In 2023-24 there were 12 tenancies ended due to disruptive behaviour. In the year ended June 30, there were 74.

Liquid Glass and windowed apps: All the changes coming to your iPhone
The iPhone’s new visual design is sure to divide opinions, but the overhaul is significant and touches every part of the device’s software.

17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injured: Greyhound racing season comes to an end
Greyhound racing is to be banned by July next year.

Investigation launched after man critically injured in suspected Lower Hutt shooting
Police are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage to help identify a vehicle seen fleeing the scene.