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Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.

Person injured in road rage assault on Mosgiel motorway off-ramp
This is a breaking news update. More to come.

‘Til arrest do us part’: Police swoop after Auckland motorway crash
Four people were arrested after the dramatic collision.

Black Sox beaten in World Cup final
New Zealand was beaten 3-0 by Venezuela in the decider in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Black Pearl Group to acquire B2B Rocket in AI sales deal
Black Pearl Group will acquire US AI sales firm B2B Rocket, combining platforms to boost automation and drive growth with a USD $2.1m revenue earn-out deal.

Gentailers squashing competition leading to soaring power prices, group says
The group's open letter to the Prime Minister calls for urgent reform of the energy sector as consumers, businesses struggle to keep the heat on and wholesale costs climb.

Reefton v rap royalty: The showdown no one saw coming
Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre may have turned Gin and Juice into a global anthem, but when it comes to actually making the stuff, a tiny New Zealand town just outshone them on the world stage.

EJ Barnes: Growing up with rock royalty and finding her own voice
The singer reflects on her unique childhood, playing with AC/DC’s Phil Rudd and life with Jimmy Barnes as her dad.

No new US tariff increase for NZ as Trump sends letters to trading partners
Prime Minister Christoper Luxon says New Zealand is well positioned and continues with a 10 percent baseline US tariff.

Velvet Sundown: The popular band that doesn't exist
The band has been rising rapidly up the Spotify charts with nearly 2 million monthly listeners. Where does this controversy leave other artists?

Long-term changes needed to bailouts, natural disaster responses - Christopher Luxon
The government will be looking at what the Tasman district needs with flood help, but in the long-term it can't keep bailing people out after disasters, Luxon said.

Kiwi Olympian overcomes crashes and puncture to claim stunning World Cup victory
Sammie Maxwell has claimed a dramatic victory in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup cross-country round in Andorra.

Silver medal for Black Sox after losing World Cup final to first-time winners Venezuela
The second-place finish in Canada represents a return to the medals podium for the Black Sox for the first time since their seventh world title in 2017.

Kicking car leads to bad night for Dunedin man
Police were called after man was spotted kicking car. It got worse. Much worse.

Road rage victim injured, shaken by assault in Otago
The police want anyone who witnessed a road rage incident in Otago in June to come forward.

Slip sends debris crashing onto two Porirua homes, forces evacuation
Two homeowners have been forced from their houses while engineers assess a slip that slammed into the properties on Sunday.

Watch: Palmer leads Chelsea to Club World Cup glory and $213m pay day
Cole Palmer scored two goals and set up a third as Chelsea overwhelmed PSG in the first half of the Club World Cup final.

The issues so big that politicians will work together to fix them
Despite the political environment becoming more polarised, there are still areas where consensus can be found.

Family wants answers after daughter's death on Mt Ruapehu
After 26-year-old marine biologist Wednesday Davis died on Mt Ruapehu last year, family and friends say they endured months without an explanation.

Fires on Great North and Parnell Roads cause traffic delays in Auckland
Parts of the main road were shut on Monday morning after the blaze at St Mary's Catholic School.

Delays on Great North Road as fire engulfs church at Auckland school
Parts of the main road were shut on Monday morning after the blaze at St Mary's Catholic School.