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Different contexts, same goals: The history behind All Whites v Egypt
Egypt have been trying to win a World Cup match for 92 years and eight matches. The All Whites have been trying for 44 years and seven matches.

Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?
National wants to make it compulsory for all workers to contribute to KiwiSaver or a comparable retirement savings scheme from mid-2028.

Two injured in serious crash near Hastings
Two people have suffered serious injuries after a two-car collision near Hastings.

Family mourns 'deeply loved' father and friend killed in van crash on ‘dangerous’ road
As tributes pour in for William Zane Hori Te Rangi following a fatal van crash near Gisborne, locals are again raising concerns about what they describe as a dangerous stretch of road.

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places

Hamas terrorist doubling as Al Jazeera photojournalist killed in Gaza

German farmers warn of liquidity crisis as prices fall and costs rise

'Trauma to triumph': High school cross-country team survives crash, wins race 24 hours later
The girls decided to race for each other after the “traumatic experience.”

SH1 closed at Hunterville after crash
State Highway One near Hunterville is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash.

Hurricanes Poua v Matatu: Live updates from Super Rugby Aupiki round two
Follow the action as Hurricanes Poua host Matatu in Upper Hutt.

Record-setting American turning US Open into a runaway
Not even Shinnecock Hills and its strongest test of the week in the US Open could match the toughness of Wyndham Clark.

Watch: Police bodycam footage shows aftermath of fatal stabbing at US track meet
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder this month over the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

Northland woman's 'astounding' effort to tackle thousands of moth plants
Aroha Chase pulled up 11,168 moth plant vines in less than three months, most of them near her home in Pakaraka.

'It just blew up': Titahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze
Residents have told of a loud boom, enormous flames spreading between two buildings, and the warning to be ready to evacuate if the flames spread further in strong winds.

Matatu survive scare against Hurricanes Poua to remain unbeaten
Matatu have set up a top of the table Super Rugby Aupiki clash between the lone two unbeaten teams.

Fifa World Cup: Japan v Sweden live updates of Group F clash in Dallas
Sweden and Japan face off in Texas in their final Group F game.

Warriors and Cowboys clash under the roof in Christchurch
Follow live coverage of the Warriors’ NRL match against the Cowboys at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch.

Couple from Chicago found dead after going missing for weeks in Mexico, family says

Canterbury police target 'anti-social road user gathering'
Police tracked a convoy of vehicles north of Christchurch and met them with a 'skilfully executed' checkpoint.

Higher immigration leads to higher house prices and lower unemployment - report
New Reserve Bank research suggests large-scale immigration shocks significantly increase house prices and household credit.

'Hard to nail into a soundbite': Chiefs dumbfounded by another horror show on big stage
The Chiefs have been here before. But not like this. Not with 60 points against them in a final.

Westport man clears more than eight tonnes of steel from beach
A Westport man fed up with dumped rubbish piling up near a local beach has gone on a clean-up mission, clearing more than eight tonnes of steel in a couple...