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Watch: Scots fume as France star avoids red card for ‘flying headbutt’
Peato Mauvaka launched himself into Scotland halfback Ben White in an ugly skirmish that soured the Six Nations title decider in Paris.

Man arrested for murder and wounding in Hamilton
Police apprehend suspect involved in attack that left one man dead and another critically injured.

School lunch critics ‘nitpicking’ over 13,500 late meals, David Seymour says
The Associate Minister of Education defends the government’s under-fire programme, saying 99% to 100% of school lunches are delivered on time most days.

Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Whangarei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.

Recap: Sri Lanka thump White Ferns by seven wickets
The White Ferns’ first game as world champions didn’t go down well.

Live: France face Scotland in Six Nations title decider
The equation for Les Bleus is simple as they aim to pinch the title from England in the championship’s final match in Paris.

Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Whangarei
A 53-year-old man, known to the victim, has been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.

18 years on: Homegrown's last Wellington waterfront weekend
This year's Homegrown finished with a bittersweet bang on Saturday night, as fans and artists alike said farewell to the beloved Wellington festival.

Fire at commercial building, in same street as burned garage
Fire and Emergency is investigating a fire that took hold at a commercial building in Hamilton overnight, close to where another blaze was put out last week.

Notts Forest crush Ipswich to inch closer to Champions League
Chris Wood's side dismantled the Tractor Boys for a massive Premier League win, while Manchester City were held in another disappointing result.

Man charged with murder after stabbing death in Kaikohe
Emergency services were called out to a Northland house yesterday morning, where they found a man with stab wounds he later died of.

Luxon says NZ must confront forces that led to Chch terror attacks
Luxon spoke at a Unity Hui in Christchurch marking the sixth anniversary of the mosque attacks, which left 51 people dead and 89 injured.

The investor visa has already brought hundreds of millions into NZ. It’s tipped to increase ‘significantly’ after changes
An immigration lawyer predicts a “significant” increase after changes to the visa in April.

Man arrested after incident that left one dead, another critically injured
A man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Hamilton and another critically injured.

Homocide investigation launched after Kaikohe man with stab wounds dies
Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, south of the town, just after 9am on Saturday.

The last night ever of Homegrown Wellington
Homegrown finished with a bittersweet bang last night in the capital.

Luxon reaffirms NZ's support for Ukraine after 'Coalition of the Willing' call with world leaders
The Prime Minister attended a virtual summit to discuss the potential deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine.

Nine kiwi killed in Bay of Islands amid complaints about roaming dogs
Nine of the strictly protected birds have died at one isolated bay during the past six weeks.

The joy of slow hiking
While hikers everywhere attempt to be the fastest to complete their journey, Venetia Sherson contemplates the joy of a gentle trudge.

WOMAD 2025: Sensory overload and solidarity
There's so much going on at the annual festival of global music that it can feel overwhelming. The only option is to surrender, say Tony Stamp and So'omalo Iteni Schwalger.