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Man who died after crash near Palmerston North named
He was 68-year-old Mark David Macaulay, from Greenmeadows, Napier.

Two seperate house fires in Christchurch now contained
The cause of both fires is unknown but not believed to be suspicious.

Australian Open Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.

Alcaraz wins wholesome match-up
The magnificent Carlos Alcaraz wins a lopsided clash with Yoshihito Nishioka in warm and smiley scenes.

Thompson opponent blows up over line call
Nuno Borges rips into the chair umpire over a line call that he is adamant Hawk-Eye got wrong, gifting Jordan Thompson a point in a tense moment late in the first set.

Thompson faces early trouble
Jordan Thompson drops his serve in the sixth game of the first set as Nuno Borges takes control.

Osaka speaks after second-round win
Naomi Osaka says her second-round win over Karolina Muchova took everything.

Grace Brown glowing of Paris 'momento'
Australian cycling gold medallist Grace Brown reminisces on receiving a special gift after triumphing in Paris, in addition to her gold medal.

Djokovic blows up at sudden light change
Novak Djokovic is left fuming after the floodlights suddenly switched on during the second set of his round two match.

Europe’s biggest airline wants a two-drink limit for passengers at airports
"This would result in safer and better passenger behaviour on board aircraft."

World no 97 upsets Olympic champion at Australian Open
Last year’s beaten finalist has been dumped out of the Australian Open in the second round.

$7 million pegged for Edgecumbe flood litigation
Years after the floods, councils face legal action from residents, businesses and insurance agencies - and say it’ll end up costing ratepayers.

Free music and movies return to Auckland parks
Most weekends will feature live music at different parks.

How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising business travel expense management, offering integrated solutions that enhance compliance and reduce administrative workload.

Osaka celebrates after securing tough break
Osaka celebrates after securing a tough break in the second set.

Crowd goes wild as underdog wins a game
Japanese underdog Yoshihito Nishioka wins a rare game in his match against Spanish gun Carlos Alcaraz, igniting the crowd.

Djokovic fumes as he drops game
Novak Djokovic has lost his cool on Rod Laver Arena, after dropping a game to Jaime Faria in the second set.

Aussie in huge strife
Jordan Thompson concedes the second set 6-2 and faces a huge fightback to stay in the draw as Nuno Borges takes complete control.

Awkward Thompson stumble leads to break
Jordan Thompson loses his footing as he attempts to chase down the ball during a baseline rally and that leads to a decisive break of serve late in the third set.

AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.

Killer doctor Venod Skantha died after learning about unsuccessful appeal
On the day Venod Skantha learned his appeal over a murder conviction had failed, he stayed in his cell to read. He was later found dead.