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Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

In-form Phoenix wingback Carlo Armiento says he had to take time away from the A-League last season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

AAP

England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes

The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.

The Independent UK

Top order struggles as England set target of 223 in Wellington

England got to 222 all out in 40.2 overs thanks to Jamie Overton’s ODI best 68 off 62 balls.

The Independent UK

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New Zealand edge past England in third men’s ODI to seal series sweep – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England’s top-order batters misfired again in their final international before the Ashes as New Zealand claimed a tense two-wicket win

The Guardian - UK

Flights cancelled as powerful storm prompts rare red warning in New Zealand

Storm rips roofs from houses and leaves nearly 90,000 homes without power

The Independent UK

Thousands lose power as wild winds batter New Zealand

Cyclone-strength gusts have been recorded in New Zealand's capital Wellington and in its Otago district, causing damage, cutting power and highways.

AAP

Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in Wellington as dangerous winds and heavy rain buffeted parts of the country

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Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentless online abuse she faced during her term, much of it racist and sexist. None of it would have been reassuring for hopeful candidates waiting for the weekend’s results.

The Conversation

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven’t had fluoride added to their tap water for nearly seven years.

The Conversation

2 Vietnamese officials accused of sexual attack evade extradition to New Zealand

Two Vietnamese officials accused of sexually assaulting restaurant servers in New Zealand won't return to face charges

The Independent UK

FBI director gifts illegal replica pistols to New Zealand spy chiefs

The pistols were illegal to possess under local gun laws

The Independent UK

Country diary: On harvest open day, celebration, relief – and flying gazebos

Wellington, Somerset: A little drama on the community farm, but, most important, we walked away laden with the fruits of our labour, hard-won in a difficult year

The Guardian - UK

Jury mulls a verdict for a man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to a New Zealand boarding house

A jury began its deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by setting fire to a boarding house

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs South Africa live: Springboks dismantle All Blacks in record-breaking Rugby Championship win

New Zealand 10-43 South Africa: The world champions made a statement with a record thrashing of the All Blacks in Wellington

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Trial begins for man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to New Zealand boarding house

A trial has opened for a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by setting fire to a boarding house

Reason

An 11-Day Middle-earth Fantasy in New Zealand

New Zealand's geography feels magically pulled straight from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

The Independent UK

Japanese warships visit New Zealand's capital for the first time in almost 90 years

Japanese warships on Friday docked in New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years

AAP

Patterson husband's poison fears pre-dated deadly lunch

Erin Patterson's estranged husband feared she was poisoning him on several camping trips in the years before she murdered his loved ones.

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FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.

The Independent UK

FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China's sway, provoking Beijing's ire

FBI Director Kash Patel has provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by saying the opening of a new office in Wellington aims to counter China's influence

The Guardian - AU

FBI opens first office in New Zealand ‘to counter China and cybercrime’

Kash Patel says the office will strengthen protection of the Five Eyes nations and that the US and New Zealand would work on ‘important global issues’

AAP

Priestman ready to earn back respect in coaching return

Bev Priestman, who served a one-year FIFA ban over Canada's use of drones to spy on an opponent, will make her coaching return with ALW club Wellington Phoenix.

The Independent UK

‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje cements Lions legacy in second Test cauldron

Itoje has led the Lions to a series victory in Australia eight years after announcing his arrival with a tour de force in Wellington

The Conversation

Auckland is NZ’s ‘primate city’ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision

The recent report comparing Auckland to nine international peer cities delivered an uncomfortable truth: our largest city is falling behind, hampered by car dependency, low-density housing and “weak economic performance”.

Sports Illustrated

Wellington Phoenix vs. Wrexham: How to Watch Preseason Friendly

Wrexham continue their preseason adventure down under against Wellington Phoenix this weekend.

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