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How Queen perfected trademark harmonies in a cave
Drummer Roger Taylor says Queen perfected their singing in a cave on a beach in Cornwall.

Patient numbers soar for Whanganui Hospital's 15-bed emergency department
On one day in September, the 15-bed department reached 253 percent capacity - equivalent to about 50 patients in the department at one time.

Major injury boost for Warriors as countdown to NRL semifinal continues
All you need to know about Sunday night’s NRL semifinal between the Warriors and the Knights

'Super disgusting': Cause of odour remains a mystery'
Tauranga City Council cannot identify cause of Te Maunga wastewater plant’s odour.

All Blacks hooker’s hat-trick saves Canterbury after two late yellow cards
George Bell’s first-half hat-trick proved vital as Canterbury survived two late yellow cards to claim a 25-24 NPC win.

New Zealand First announces plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal
Party vows to table legislation within 100 days of election to replace the tribunal with a Treaty of Waitangi Completion Commission.

‘Make NZ Healthy’: NZ First proposes major overhaul of health system
NZ First has launched the first part of its campaign plan to overhaul the country’s health system, proposing a pivot toward preventative care and metabolic health.

Eye-gouging, red cards and a bus fire: Australia crash in wild test
A seven-card count and an inferno outside the stadium delay couldn't stop 13-player France from pulling off a 29-26 comeback win.

Injured police officer stands for first time after being struck by fleeing car
A police officer critically injured when he was struck by a fleeing vehicle near Palmerston North has stood with assistance for the first time.

Everything we know about the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy
The show in Philadelphia comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments.

Watch: NASCAR drivers trade punches in pit lane brawl after late crash
Joey Logano won at Bristol, but admitted fans will likely forget his victory after Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar came to blows.

Taranaki boosted by return of All Blacks duo for Southland game
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between Taranaki and Southland.

Live: New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights NRL semi-final Eden Park
The sudden-death elimination final at Eden Park kicks off at 6.05pm.

Senior lawyer apologises for behaviour but disputes it amounts to ‘misconduct’
The lawyer was found guilty of misconduct and unsatisfactory conduct by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal but is appealing those findings to the High Court.

St John welcomes move to allow paramedics to prescribe medicines
Specialist paramedics will be able to prescribe medicines covering common infections and treatments needed in urgent and community care, and issue repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions.

ACT launches rural election campaign with vow to 'make farming fun again'
The party has released a series of commitments to farmers, should it be part of government again after the election.

Pity the Committee: 48 meeting days, 55 laws
The Government has deluged Parliament's committees with work but starved them of time due to extra debates and urgency. The Justice Committee had it especially tough.

Live: North Harbour v Canterbury - NPC
Follow all the NPC action from North Harbour Stadium.

Record number of votes cast in 2026 Bird of the Year competition
Singer-songwriter Moana Maniapoto will write a waiata for this year's winner, which will be announced on Monday.

Top spot up for grabs as North Harbour host Canterbury in NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between North Harbour and Canterbury.