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Ex-Kiwis star late addition to Panthers NRL grand final team
All you need to know about Sunday’s NRL grand final between the Panthers and Storm in Sydney.

Defence Force describes ‘challenging’ rescue of HMNZS Manawanui crew as currents, wind pushed life rafts towards reef
“It's confusing how she's in this situation right now,” says a former defence minister, after HMNZS Manawanui runs aground off Samoa, forcing the crew to abandon ship.

Clutha’s State of Emergency lifted after ‘extreme’ weather hit region
The state of emergency has lifted in Clutha, while in Dunedin some residents are being asked to continue boiling and conserving water.

NZ Navy ship runs aground off Samoa, catches fire and sinks
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground Saturday night.

Paddy Gower's The F#$%ing News is bad news for people who love bad news
Mediawatch - Humans have an inherent negativity bias. Do we really want feel-good news in not-so-good times?

Hezbollah heir apparent Safieddine out of contact after strikes
A high-level Hezbollah source said that contact with the group's potential next leader, had been lost following Israeli strikes this week.

Flames seen before HMNZS Manawanui reportedly sank
Watch dramatic footage of HMNZS Manawanui. "The boat was lying on its side, smoke pouring out". Then New Zealander Dave Poole watched HMNZS Manawanui "slowly sink" after grounding on a reef off Samoa.

Unfair care home fees could lead to closures - claim
Fees for basic care in one county cost Ł846 a week, but a neighbouring county pays Ł774.

Human remains found under sheltered housing patio
Police say the remains found during building work are "very old".

Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh
Watch the best shots from Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 41 against Bangladesh to help England to victory in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

How Australia's Mooney set blueprint for England
England are undone by spin again as Australia's Beth Mooney leads the way in the early stages of the Women's T20 World Cup.

Watch: Dog steals Gareth Bale’s golf ball after near-perfect chip
A dog managed to do what many of football’s greatest defenders never could – steal the ball off Gareth Bale.

Defence minister gives update on grounded navy ship
Defence Minister Judith Collins is set to speak after the Manawanui crashed, caught fire and sank in Samoa.

Netanyahu reiterates that Israel will respond to Iranian attack

Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

Body found in Tauranga walkway
Tauranga police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was discovered dead in Gate Pa.

Man found dead on Tauranga walkway this morning
Police were called to a walkway in Gate Pa, where the man’s body was found. A homicide investigation has been launched.

Woman assaulted in Rotorua home dies
She and her husband were seriously assaulted last Monday.

Media in the thick of Dunedin Hospital 'blowout' backlash
Mediawatch - Local media helped drive the backlash to the u-turn on rebuilding Dunedin Hospital. But can they campaign on issues while also reporting them fairly?

Woman dies two weeks after Rotorua home invasion
The woman and her husband were severely injured after a home invasion that was later linked to a homicide. She has now died from her injuries.

Sinn Féin knew of McMonagle references last year, says charity
The party has faced criticism over references provided for a man accused of child sex offences.

Wigan brush aside Leigh to book Grand Final place
Wigan Warriors dominate Leigh Leopards with a six-try display to secure their place in next week's Grand Final