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NZ pilot freed from captivity in Indonesia's Papua

NZ pilot freed from captivity in Indonesia's Papua

Rebels in Papua have released New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens more than one-and-a-half years after kidnapping him.

Israel has gone 'far too far' in defence: New Zealand

Israel has gone 'far too far' in defence: New Zealand

Israel has gone 'far too far' in defence: New Zealand

Israel has gone 'far too far' in defence: New Zealand

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has struck a new position on the Hamas conflict, saying Kiwis have had enough of Israel's civilian deaths.

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Teenage heavyweight boxing sensation Alex Leapai Jr sent his opponent through the ropes with a devastating three-punch knockout combination in Auckland.

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Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act

Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act

David Nyika is asking for someone to "take him to the trenches" after the New Zealand star cruised to a third-round stoppage of Tommy Karpency in Auckland.

'Beef sandwich': Hungry Nyika eyes off main event feed

'Beef sandwich': Hungry Nyika eyes off main event feed

Unbeaten cruiserweight prospect David Nyika is embracing his headline status ahead of an Auckland date with late call-up, American veteran Tommy Karpency.

David 'Nice Guy' Nyika's time to create own character

David 'Nice Guy' Nyika's time to create own character

The unbeaten David Nyika expects a unification bout in November to spice up the cruiserweight division and set up his path to a world boxing title.

NZ to introduce bill to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi

NZ to introduce bill to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi

A draft version of the NZ government's Treaty Principles Bill to define the principles of the Waitangi treaty is being considered by cabinet.

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'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

Two decades on from first meeting future heavyweight star Alex Leapai, trainer Noel Thornberry expects Leapai's son Alex Jnr to put the boxing world on notice.

American veteran fills void for Nyika's NZ main event

American veteran fills void for Nyika's NZ main event

American veteran fills void for Nyika's NZ main event

American veteran fills void for Nyika's NZ main event

American Tommy Karpency will fight David Nyika in Auckland, replacing veteran Australian Blake Caparello who was withdrawn after failing a drug test.

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.

In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.

Phoenix snare versatile Japanese forward Hideki Ishige

Phoenix snare versatile Japanese forward Hideki Ishige

Phoenix snare versatile Japanese forward Hideki Ishige

Phoenix snare versatile Japanese forward Hideki Ishige

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is confident the club's backed a winner in signing experienced Japanese forward Hideki Ishige on a two-year deal.

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.

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Maori King Tuheitia dies after heart surgery

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia is being lauded as a tireless advocate for for justice and the nation's shared history after dying aged 69.

Warriors coach Webster doubles down on ref criticism

Warriors coach Andrew Webster says he "100 per cent" stands by his criticism of the call not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton for hitting Roger Tuivasa-Sheck high.

Brutal Bulldogs rain on Johnson’s Auckland farewell

Canterbury's charge to the finals has continued with a rugged win over the Warriors, who couldn't give talisman Shaun Johnson a victory in his last home game.

Coach Webster pays Shaun Johnson ultimate compliment

Retiring halfback Shaun Johnson is preparing to play his final game before the Warriors faithful at Mt Smart Stadium.

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'It will be sad': Johnson on final Warriors home game

Warriors legend Shaun Johnson is counting the days before running out for the final time at Mt Smart Stadium, where his love for the crowd will be reciprocated.

Trbojevic benefiting from latest sideline stint

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has grown in confidence out of his last battle with a hamstring injury, according to coach Anthony Seibold.

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.

Carrington, Kerr lead New Zealand to best-ever Olympics

New Zealand has won nine gold medals at the Olympic Games in Paris, the country's best-ever medal haul.

US returns to top of women's football with Olympic gold

Mallory Swanson’s early second-half goal won the United States Olympic gold in women's football, denying Brazil's Marta a golden retirement present.

Dolphins' Pangai gets Bennett blessing for French move

Tevita Pangai Jnr will join Catalans in France next year and in good news for the Dolphins he and winger Jamayne Isaako are fit to play against the Warriors.

Top NBA draft prospect Karim Lopez joins NZ Breakers

Expected to be a first-round NBA draft pick in 2026, Karim Lopez has joined the New Zealand Breakers through the NBL's Next Star program.

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