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Six people confirmed missing after NZ landslide

Six people confirmed missing after NZ landslide

Authorities in New Zealand are working to contact three more people in addition to the six confirmed missing after a landslide on North Island.

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.

Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

After a disappointing 2025 season and reported player unrest, Scott Robertson, known as "Razor", has been sacked as All Blacks coach halfway through his term.

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Adelaide blow red-hot start to draw with Phoenix

Adelaide blow red-hot start to draw with Phoenix

Adelaide have surrendered a two-goal lead in being forced to settle for a 2-2 draw away to Wellington Phoenix.

Killer Kings serve up a right royal belting to Breakers

Killer Kings serve up a right royal belting to Breakers

The Sydney Kings were missing two key players but it mattered little as they annihilated the New Zealand Breakers by 41 points in their NBL clash in Auckland.

Phoenix land Kiwi international, WSW farewell defender

Phoenix land Kiwi international, WSW farewell defender

Wellington have landed a Kiwi international to strengthen their defence while a Western Sydney defender has secured an overseas move.

Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over NZ Breakers

Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over NZ Breakers

The Perth Wildcats are knocking on the door of the NBL top four after applying a fourth-quarter defensive blanket over the Breakers in an eight-point win.

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Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1

Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1

Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1

Rose strikes twice as 10-man Jets stun Auckland 3-1

Newcastle have overcome two knee injuries and a red card to post a boilover 3-1 win over ladder leaders Auckland in enemy territory.

Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners

Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners

Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners

Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners

Wellington are back to winning ways in the ALM after claiming a comprehensive 3-1 victory over the struggling Central Coast Mariners.

Samba scores brace as 'Nix smash seven past Sky Blues

Samba scores brace as 'Nix smash seven past Sky Blues

Samba scores brace as 'Nix smash seven past Sky Blues

Samba scores brace as 'Nix smash seven past Sky Blues

Wellington have scored a record ALW win over Sydney FC, while Canberra missed the chance to go top after drawing with Central Coast in the nation's capital.

Peake to defend NZ crown with British Open in sights

Peake to defend NZ crown with British Open in sights

Peake to defend NZ crown with British Open in sights

Peake to defend NZ crown with British Open in sights

Former bikie Ryan Peake will return to Queenstown next year to defend his New Zealand Open title, with a British Open spot on the line.

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand enjoyed a much-needed 1.1 per cent boost to GDP in the September quarter, fuelled by tourism, dairy and manufacturing.

Jets' brutal burst brings down Phoenix in A-League Men

Jets' brutal burst brings down Phoenix in A-League Men

Jets' brutal burst brings down Phoenix in A-League Men

Jets' brutal burst brings down Phoenix in A-League Men

Newcastle have pulled off a 3-1 away win over Wellington thanks to a brilliant eight-minute burst inspired by Clayton Taylor.

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

A trio of Americans have helped fire the NZ Breakers to a 13-point win over Tasmania, despite the best efforts of JackJumpers big man Will Magnay.

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Auckland survive late scare to prevail in ALM derby

Auckland FC have survived a late scare to remain undefeated in the New Zealand derby, with Sam Cosgrove causing chaos for A-League Men rivals Wellington.

NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings

Parker Jackson-Cartwright won the point-guard battle with Kendric Davis, drilling six three-pointers - including the sealer - as the NZ Breakers beat the Kings.

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

The Newcastle Jets have fought through torrential rain to beat Auckland FC 2-1 in the A-League Men and move off the bottom of the table.

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Wellington have snapped a two-game losing run with an important 2-1 win over Adelaide United ahead of the New Zealand derby.

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Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

Feral cats on list as New Zealand toughens conservation

New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 strategy to rid the country of invasive mammals is adding feral cats to its target species list.

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

Corica slams Auckland after battling 1-1 draw with Roar

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica hasn’t held back in his assessment of his side’s performance in a 1-1 ALM draw with Brisbane.

Sawyer strike lifts Bulls over Phoenix in ALM

Substitute Harry Sawyer's late strike has lifted Macarthur to a hard-fought 1-0 A-League Men win over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium.

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

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