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Fiji coach doubles down on claim NZ Rugby contracts restrict players from representing Pacific nations
But NZ Rugby maintains Pacific Island heritage players are free to choose which country they represent, in line with international eligibility regulations.

Five big questions about Trump's ties to Epstein
Analysis - A Wall Street Journal report earlier this week added new scrutiny to President Donald Trump's relationship with the late sex offender.

‘I needed time’: Liam Lawson opens up on Red Bull dumping
Kiwi F1 star has refuted claims his confidence was dented following his demotion from Red Bull, and says he wasn't given enough time to adjust.

Teen killer Haami Hanara escaped custody by fleeing Hastings Health Centre with cast on arm
'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.

England football great Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital, found collapsed at home
The 58-year-old was rushed to Poole Hospital after collapsing at home.

Popstar Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel tie the knot in private Hackney wedding
The British singer's ceremony had only 20 guests at Hackney Town Hall.

David Beckham’s iconic buzz cut goes wrong with DIY haircut attempt
The former footballer's home haircut left him with a noticeable bald spot.

Warriors' match-winner ‘rolls out of bed and does special stuff in the NRL’
Leka Halasima’s stunning play after the siren against the Newcastle Knights was just his latest star turn – and he’s still two months from turning 20.

‘Hard nosed’ former Wellington, All Blacks loose forward dies
Don McIntosh was a mainstay of Wellington’s provincial side in the 1950s and played 13 times for the All Blacks, including the famed 1956 series against the Springboks.

Winter weather: Temperatures below freezing, more frost on way, MetService says
Frosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.

Global hacking attack on Microsoft product hits US, state agencies, researchers say
Hackers exploited a flaw in Microsoft servers, affecting agencies globally.

Julia DeLuney's defence says no evidence of breakdown in relationship with mother
Lawyers for Julia DeLuney - accused of killing her 79-year-old mum - say they had an "ordinary" relationship.

Sounds Air cut flying routes as costs surge
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka.

Siblings snap up awards again
A Brightwater brother and sister were among the winners in the Mapua Boat Club’s amateur photographic competition.

Iesha Warren, charity fraudster who stole $1m from Porirua trust meant for children, sent to jail
She stole from a trust for children - mostly to fund her online gambling habit.

Inflation rises to 2.7%: Higher local council rates 'largest contributor' to uptick
Higher local council rates were the "largest contributor" to a 2.7% rise in consumer prices in the 12 months to June, according to Stats NZ's latest inflation update.

Former All Blacks flanker Don McIntosh dies, aged 94
Don McIntosh played four tests for the All Blacks and 120 times for Wellington.

The Last of Us Season 3: Here’s everything we know ahead of next chapter
How long will fans wait until the next season?

Man claims mouthwash to blame for drink driving result
A driver came up with a novel excuse over alleged drink driving, but would it wash?

Inflation hits 12-month high of 2.7%
The jump to 2.7% is not expected to halt at least one more Reserve Bank rate cut.

Inflation up 2.7% in June year, better than expected
Economists had forecast a rise of 2.8 or 2.9%.