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Hamilton homicide probe: One man killed in altercation, group seen with knives and machetes before fatal melee
Police describe the incident as a 'senseless act of violence'.

Police commissioner Chambers ‘angry’ and ‘let down’ following allegations against former deputy
"I have high expectations of all Police staff."

Rugby minnows qualify for World Cup, ending 34-year absence
The win in the Africa Cup final was only Zimbabwe's fourth over Namibia in 35 matches.

How you can soon get a closer look at Gareth Morgan's giant sculptures
The economist and philanthropist will be inviting the public to wander through his private sculpture park on the western hills north of Pauatahanui.

Police commissioner Chambers 'angry' and 'let down' following allegations against former deputy
In an email Richard Chambers sent to staff he addressed the media reports "in relation to an individual".

Spike in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since flooding at the top of South Island
Health NZ says floodwater and silt could be contaminated with faeces, and agricultural or industrial waste, and often carries bugs that could cause gastrointestinal illnesses.

SailGP: Mixed results for Black Foils in Portsmouth
The Peter Burling-led New Zealand team was sitting fourth on the SailGP leaderboard following the opening day’s racing on England’s south coast.

Watch: Govt says billions being spent on infrastructure will create thousands of jobs
Two Ministers say the new projects will create thousands of jobs across the country.

Auckland man made covert intimate recordings of 64 women; just three victims identified by police
Some of the victims were filmed in a Newmarket clothing store changing room.

Razor confident key All Blacks will be back for start of Rugby Championship
The All Blacks finished their clean sweep of France with a lengthy injury list, but their coach offered positive updates on Sunday

Watch live: Govt says billions being spent on infrastrastructure will create thousands of jobs
Two Ministers say the new projects will create thousands of jobs across the country.

Stiff jail sentences for South American-linked Operation Bali cocaine and meth smuggling syndicate
Claudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.

Watch: Buried ball baffles Rory McIlroy during Open charge
Rory McIlroy picked up the ball from the thick rough, held it out in front of him and burst out laughing.

Principals call for alternative assessments to stay beyond 2027
In poor communities, about 60 percent of students failed online reading, writing and maths tests, or common assessment activities.

Watch: Jordie Barrett magic rescues All Blacks after drama rocks Razor’s plans
The incumbent midfielder wasn’t listed to play, but two massive plays sunk the French in Hamilton after disruptions struck the All Blacks.

Pole vault: Kiwi Olivia McTaggart shines with career-best 4.73m win in Diamond League
The 4.73m height meets the pole vault entry mark for the World Athletics Championships.

Mediawatch: Ministers' 'helpful' handouts go multimedia
More intense campaigns targeting politicians and ministers pitching their own multimedia messages. Are these old tactics or a bid to dodge media scrutiny?

Fog causes delays, cancellations at Auckland airport
Several regional domestic flights have been affected, but most of the main trunk and international services are running as normal.

All Blacks v France: Scott Robertson dealt more injury setbacks despite series sweep
More than one player faces a race to be fit for the Rugby Championship.

Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight boxing champion again
Oleksandr Usyk listed Joseph Parker as one of his three choices for his next opponent.

Watch: Spectator hit by car at Tour de France
A spectator who was cheering riders was hit by a car from the Ineos-Grenadiers team in the Pyrenees on Saturday.

Heroic Germany keeper saves two, scores one in penalty shootout win
Two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger also pulled off a miraculous stop in extra-time as her side somehow overcame an early red card to beat France in their Euro 2025 quarterfinal.