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Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Crusaders v Reds
Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.

India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction
Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.

Brian Tamaki says Man Up protests strategically planned 'to protect children'
On Saturday night, around 30 Man Up members protested a Wellington Pride parade.

Government moves to speed up land acquisition for public works
The proposed changes are expected before Parliament in May and would pre-empt the Public Works Act overhaul by six months.

Watch: Daughter of Kiwi sports greats wins senior 400m title with record-breaking run
On a session dubbed ‘Super Saturday’ due to all the Olympic stars in action, it was the daughter of a former gold medallist who shone brightest.

The Perfect Time to Turn-off Notifications at Night: 9:45 PM
Research conducted on behalf of Kindle reveals Kiwis check devices for notifications up to 50 times an hour, contributing to the vast majority feeling stressed at bedtime.

Samsung Introduces New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G
New Galaxy A series smartphones bring first-ever Awesome Intelligence, advanced camera features and enhanced durability.

Wales must not be 'chewed up' by losing run
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt says Wales must not fixate on breaking their record losing sequence after a 35-29 Six Nations defeat to Scotland.

'The first of three finals' - how good can Liverpool's season be?
Liverpool's dream of achieving the Treble was ended last month by Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but they remain firmly in the hunt for three trophies.

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says
The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

Review: Despite star cast, William Tell a 'damp squib'
Despite plenty of thespian firepower, William Tell misses the mark, writes Simon Morris.

Super Rugby Aupiki: Matatu continue winning ways
The South Island side scored their second victory in two weeks today in Christchurch.

Manuel Bundy: the legendary DJ who helped shape Kiwi hip-hop
Thirty-eight years after he first got on the decks in a South Auckland church, DJ Manuel Bundy still loves nothing more than spinning tunes that people dig.

Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Generation Review
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Generation is a compact and versatile smart display that brings together the power of voice assistance, entertainment and smart home control into one sleek device.

Cricut Unveils the Next Generation of Smart Cutting Machines
Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4 offer an enhanced out-of-box experience with more materials and tools included, speeds up to two times faster than the previous generation, and an improved user experience in Design Space.

GB's Kartal earns biggest career win at Indian Wells
British lucky loser Sonay Kartal continues to make the most of her reprieve at Indian Wells by earning the biggest win of her career.

GB's Azu claims 60m gold as Robertson wins bronze
Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims men's 60m gold at the European Athletics Indoor Championships, as team-mate Andrew Robertson wins bronze.

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'
Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'
Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.