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Kiwi combination place second at prestigious Maryland 5* equestrian event
Monica Spencer and Artist placed second in equestrian's prestigious Maryland 5 Star event in the United States this morning.

China-born star cleared to play for Australia at Los Angeles Olympics
Yangzi Liu challenged a seven-year waiting period imposed on her for changing nationalities, freeing her to wear the green and gold.

Kaylee McKeown breaks 200m backstroke world record
Kaylee McKeown earns a new world record at the World Cup in Illinois, posting a 1:57.87 in the women's 200m backstroke.

'Had control of us': Frustrated Liam Lawson on points that got away
So close, yet so far, for the Kiwi driver as he leaves Austin with a solid race but without scoring points.

Crusaders reveal new location for pre-season clash against Highlanders
Crusaders coach Rob Penney will prepare for the defence of the Super Rugby Pacific title by taking his players to Timaru to play the Highlanders on January 30.

Person dead after being found in body of water in Far North
Emergency services were called to the scene at Browns Rd in Kaikohe, after someone was found unconscious in the water.

XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot

Police recover body of former Fiji netball coach Unaisi Rokoura
Fiji Police have confirmed the recovery of the body Unaisi Rokoura, who was reported missing on Saturday after a suspected drowning incident while gathering freshwater mussels.

Labour announces 'Future Fund' as first key election policy
The $200 million fund comes ahead of the party's highly-anticipated tax policy, expected this month.

‘Rapt’: Kiwi equestrian’s big result in top US event
New Zealander Monica Spencer was leading after the dressage and cross-country before finishing second in the prestigious five-star competition in Maryland.

Verstappen wins US GP as Piastri pushes Hamilton
Max Verstappen comprehensively wins the US Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri chases Lewis Hamilton right to the chequered flag.

Mollie O’Callaghan broke a world record. Kaylee McKeown decided to do the same
Australia’s Olympic swimmers continue to dazzle on the world stage, with Kaylee McKeown breaking a world record.

Why is inflation still hurting so much?
The price rises might feel a lot sharper than that headline number suggests.

Woman at rest home died after days of staff missing her deteriorating condition
Bob Scott Retirement Village has been found in beach of the accepted standards of care.

‘Do not approach’: Police release photos of suspect in woman’s killing
Police are urgently seeking Jeremy Robertson, in his 50s and of solid build, as part of a homicide investigation in Pahiatua.

Disgraced lawyer who married a convicted murderer makes fresh bid to practise again
Davina Reid smuggled contraband into prison to an inmate she later married.

This inflation infatuation situation may be Luxon’s worst nightmare
Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has long used falling inflation as a shining light on his economic scorecard to show his government is ‘getting the country back on track’.

Aware Super appoints Richard Exton to lead technology strategy
Aware Super names Richard Exton as Chief Technology and Data Officer to boost AI and digital services for 1.2 million members from November.

If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn’t the real economy caught up yet?
Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.

Auckland Transport pledges to plug potholes within 24 hours
It is a "pre-summer pothole blitz".