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River Murray closed to all non-essential activity during flood event from SA border to Wellington

The River Murray has been closed to all non-essential activity from the South Australian border to Wellington, with the state government citing ongoing safety concerns about rising floodwaters.

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Schoolgirl cricketer's time to shine on world stage

Kate Chandler is used to playing cricket with the boys, but the Wellington teen has the chance to star amongst the best young women cricketers in the world at the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup next month, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Reds march on with ALW win over Wellington

Adelaide United have soared to the top of the A-League Women ladder with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.

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Ardern auctions transcript of parliament insult for charity

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is raising money for a prostate cancer charity by auctioning off a transcript of a parliamentary exchange in which she called a political opponent an "arrogant prick".

AFP

Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain

Wellington (AFP) - Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand Test captain on Thursday after more than six years in charge but will remain skipper of the ODI and T20 teams.

AFP

Xmas: the best fiction of 2022

ReadingRoom literary editor Steve Braunias selects the year's 10 best works of fiction

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand Rugby wants answers from sponsor after conviction

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby was seeking urgent answers Wednesday from All Blacks shirt sponsor Altrad after the owner of the French construction company received a suspended prison sentence in France.

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Ireland prop Ryan signs for Chiefs Super Rugby team

Wellington (AFP) - Ireland prop John Ryan will join New Zealand franchise the Chiefs for the 2023 Super Rugby campaign, it was announced Wednesday.

AFP

New Zealanders born after 2009 banned from EVER smoking in bid for cigarette-free future

In theory, someone trying to buy tobacco products 50 years from now in New Zealand would have to show ID to prove they are at least 62 years old - though Wellington has a stated aim of making the country smoke-free by 2025

Daily Mirror

Ardern apologises for swearing at New Zealand rival

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern apologised for calling a political rival an "arrogant prick" in parliament on Tuesday, as the prime minister faces a drop in public support.

AFP

Victory boss quits APL board in GF saga

Melbourne Victory chair Anthony Di Pietro has stepped down from the APL board, urging its directors to reverse their decision to sell the A-League grand final.

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'Legends': New Zealand PM hails women's Rugby World Cup champions

Wellington (AFP) - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday hailed the New Zealand women's rugby team as "legends" during celebrations marking last month's World Cup triumph.

AFP

New Zealand team smash wind-powered land speed record

Wellington (AFP) - A New Zealand-based sailing team said on Monday it had smashed the wind-powered land speed world record, clocking 222.4 kilometres (138.19 miles) per hour in Australia.

AFP

Heyman double leads Canberra past Phoenix

Captain Michelle Heyman's double has helped Canberra United stroll past Wellington 3-0 for their first win of the A-League Women's season.

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New Zealand Rugby appoints Patsy Reddy as first woman chair

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday named former governor general Patsy Reddy as chair, the first woman to hold the position in the 130-year history of the governing body.

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New Zealand Rugby appoints Patsy Reddy as first female chairperson

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday named former governor general Patsy Reddy as the first female chairperson in its 130-year history.

AFP

Court fight as parents reject 'vaccinated blood' for sick N.Zealand baby

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand authorities on Tuesday launched a battle for custody of an infant whose parents are blocking life-saving surgery because blood donors may have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

AFP

New Zealander Gatland returns to help fix Wales' rugby woes

Wellington (AFP) - Warren Gatland returns for his second stint as Wales head coach just three years after walking away from the job having overseen a golden era of Welsh rugby.

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'Beyond crisis': A Wellington woman's harrowing ED ordeal

A review is underway after a woman who presented at ED with vaginal bleeding was later rushed to surgery after losing too much blood in the waiting room.

AFP

Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

Wellington (AFP) - A 42-year-old mother extradited from South Korea appeared in a New Zealand court for the first time on Wednesday, facing murder charges after the remains of her two children were found in suitcases in Auckland.

Newsroom.co.nz

Where is she now? Sandra Edge

Former Silver Ferns captain Sandra Edge inspired a generation through her on-court exploits. Now, 27 years after hanging up her bib, she continues to make a difference from the sidelines. Jane Hunt writes.

The Guardian - AU

‘Intrinsic to our identity’: kiwi brought back to Wellington’s wilds

Introduced predators and habitat loss saw New Zealand’s national bird vanish from the capital 100 years ago. A new cohort of 11 birds is changing all that

Newsroom.co.nz

When we booted out the real boot camps

This weekend, 50 years ago, Norman Kirk became Labour’s first New Zealand-born Prime Minister. On being elected, Kirk and Labour immediately carried out their promise to abolish national military service.

Newcastle Herald

Warriors boss extends welcome to Knights, Jets fans for Wellington games

The Knights and Jets play in New Zealand on the same weekend.

AAP

NSW fatal stabbing victim a 'peacemaker'

Relatives of a young man stabbed to death in the NSW town of Wellington have remembered him in court as gentle, patient and loving.

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