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How a BBC strike exterminated Doctor Who adventure
Marcus Hearn recalls the stories his father told him about the filming of episodes in Cambridge.

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Canterbury bolt out to early lead against winless Wellington in NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 7 clash between Canterbury and Wellington at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

Ranfurly Shield stays in Whangarei, after Northland crush Waikato
The Northland Taniwha's magic season has continued, as they defended the log o' wood in dominant fashion, hammering the moo-loos 34-17.

Medicine company bids to get pseudoephedrine out from behind pharmacy counters
The cold and flu drug was made prescription-only in 2011 because of its use in the manufacture of methamphetamine or P.

Northland v Waikato live updates, Ranfurly Shield on the line again
Live updates of the NPC and Ranfurly Shield clash between holders Northland and Waikato.

Live: Northland v Waikato Ranfurly Shield challenge
Follow all the action from Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei.

Cody Vai dots down late as Auckland dodge disaster against Counties
Counties erased a huge second-half deficit to level the scores, but a 77th-minute try gave Auckland a desperate 44-33 win at Eden Park.

Wellington Airport evacuated after burnt cooking triggers smoke alarm
Fire and Emergency responded with two crews on Saturday afternoon.

Warriors v Dolphins: The countdown to kickoff is on
The Warriors are playing finals football for the third time in four NRL seasons and hosting the Dolphins in a qualifying final at Go Media Stadium at 6.05pm on Saturday.

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Man charged after election hoardings damaged in "vandalism spree", police say
Charges have been laid against a Tauranga man after what police called a "vandalism spree", damaging political hoardings in Papamoa.

Watch: Nock stars in 100th match as Northland retain Ranfurly Shield
Northland comfortably repelled Waikato's challenge to win their second shield defence.

Fiji government announces death of a Cabinet Minister
Fiji's Government has annouced the death of its Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh.

Man charged after alleged ‘vandalism spree’ targeting political billboards
About 30 hoardings in Papamoa were damaged over two hours early on Thursday morning, police said.

Live: Warriors v Dolphins NRL qualifying final at Go Media Stadium in Auckland
Follow all the finals action from Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

Northland put Ranfurly Shield on the line against Waikato
Follow live coverage of the Ranfurly Shield and NPC round 7 clash between Northland and Waikato in Whangarei.

Woman with breast cancer made to keep working in lingerie department
A woman has been awarded $8000 after her employer failed to address her concerns about working in its lingerie department after her breast cancer diagnosis.