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Six bodies located after Wellington hostel blaze

Six bodies have been located - but not recovered - after a major fire in a Wellington hostel overnight

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Chiefs feel pressure after losing perfect Super Rugby record

Wellington (AFP) - Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan admits there is pressure on the Super Rugby Pacific leaders after losing their perfect record in a shock 25-22 defeat to the Queensland Reds.

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All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal

Wellington (AFP) - The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday aimed at growing rugby across the region.

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How KiwiRail got off track

Commuter chaos in the capital, trains grinding to a halt in Auckland - what's going on at KiwiRail?

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New Zealand to host new international women's rugby tournament

Wellington (AFP) - World champions New Zealand will host an inaugural tournament involving the top six women's international rugby teams this year, the sport's governing body said Friday.

AFP

All Blacks star Jordan to return after 'migraine-related' condition

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks star Will Jordan is set to play for the first time in eight months after being sidelined by a "migraine-related condition", Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday, with the World Cup looming.

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Palaeontologists uncover mystery of marsupial lion bones in Wellington Caves excavation

Researchers delving into Wellington Caves in western NSW say bone fracture patterns indicate that many of them had fallen through a hole in the cave ceiling and remained buried there, waiting to be discovered.

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New Zealand boxer suffers stroke after world title defeat

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand boxer David Light suffered a mild stroke and underwent surgery for a blood clot following his world title defeat to Lawrence Okolie, his coach said on Wednesday.

AFP

Pleas for deeper look into KiwiRail failure

Widespread disruption for Wellington rail users look set to ease, but questions remain over whether it was caused by KiwiRail incompetence or a symptom of wider industry dysfunction.

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Robertson spies title-winning qualities in Super Rugby rival Chiefs

Wellington (AFP) - Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson concedes the Waikato Chiefs possess Super Rugby title-winning traits after losing to his unbeaten New Zealand rivals for a second time this season.

AFP

New Zealand fights to save its flightless national bird

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's treasured kiwi birds are shuffling around Wellington's verdant hills for the first time in a century, after a drive to eliminate invasive predators from the capital's surrounds.

AFP

Crusaders boss Robertson ready for 'critical' Chiefs showdown

Wellington (AFP) - Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said Thursday he was savouring the prospect of taking on the table-topping Waikato Chiefs in a "critical" clash this weekend.

AFP

Future All Blacks boss Robertson names 'talented' coaching team

Wellington (AFP) - Future All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson on Wednesday announced his backroom staff including current Super Rugby bosses Jason Holland and Leon MacDonald.

AFP

NZ ex-PM Ardern to take up Harvard fellowships

Wellington (AFP) - Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced Wednesday that she will take up fellowships at Harvard University later this year.

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Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake Starting Up Massive Luxury Deal in Florida

The golfing legend and the singer are among investors in a luxury residential facility in Florida.

AFP

Player resting rules challenge Super Rugby's 'integrity': coach

Wellington (New Zealand) (AFP) - New South Wales Waratahs coach Darren Coleman believes player resting protocols are tainting the "integrity" of Super Rugby Pacific, following their heavy loss to the Auckland Blues.

AFP

UK foreign secretary cuts New Zealand visit short over Sudan crisis

Wellington (AFP) - UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Friday he had cut short a visit to New Zealand to return to London to address the spiralling conflict in Sudan.

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‘It looks like everyone is leaving’: How police failed at Parliament

Intelligence warnings went unheeded, no response plan was made and only a handful of police were available to monitor and manage the first day of the Parliament protest.

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All Blacks back Tuivasa-Sheck returning to league in 2024

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck said Thursday that he will return to rugby league in 2024 after agreeing a three-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors.

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New Zealand cat killing competition axed

WELLINGTON: A competition in New Zealand for children to hunt and kill feral cats has been scrapped following public outcry, with a major animal welfare group on Wednesday welcoming the decision.

AFP

New Zealand captain Cane hailed for his Super Rugby form

Wellington (AFP) - The Waikato Chiefs believe All Blacks captain Sam Cane is rediscovering his best form after the evergreen flanker turned in another impressive performance for the Super Rugby Pacific leaders.

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National finalises candidate selections, including two Māori seats

The race is on in Wellington Central for the National Party candidate selection where a well-known pub owner will battle it out against a human rights expert on Sunday.

AAP

Departing Talay wants to end on a high with ALM Phoenix

Ufuk Talay wants to finish on top with the Wellington Phoenix, who face the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald

Woman charged after key card stolen in home invasion used 250km away

Police have charged a woman who allegedly stole a key card from a home in Muswellbrook before using it at a service station in Wellington.

The Guardian - AU

Every street lamp in Wellington at risk of falling down, residents warned

Residents in New Zealand’s capital urged to report ‘drooping’ lights as council starts work on fixing all 17,000 lamps, which weigh more than 11kg each

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