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Two yellow cards in one minute hurt the Blues as the Chiefs run in five tries to become the first Aupiki champions.

Four people were taken hospital, one in a critical condition and three in serious condition. Another was treated at the scene.

The cases are linked to two wards - one at Wakari Hopsital and another at Dunedin Hospital.

Jason Laking - who Jamie Richards first met in Otago - rides Belle En Rouge to Oaks glory almost 20 years after his last Group One win.

Police are conducting a scene examination after “reports of an incident” in Christchurch on Saturday night.

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A third dramatic defeat amid the drizzle effectively consigned New Zealand to missing out on the semifinals.

The car park at Tanera Park has “degenerated into a drift patch” thanks to a perfect cover of fine gravel, one fed-up resident says.

A man allegedly rammed a police car then drew a weapon on police on State Highway 1 at Dacre near Invercargill.

Canterbury were 125-5 in must-win Plunket Shield match, but went on to post strong score at stumps thanks to skipper's unbeaten ton.

The unbeaten Chiefs Manawa won 35-0 after dominant display by forwards and sparkling tries by their backs.

The Black Ferns winger was in outstanding form as the Poua recorded their first victory of Super Rugby Aupiki.

Gathering in the Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace offers support for Ukrainians.

Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu watched on from the sidelines as their team-mates fought hard but ultimately suffered a loss that all but ended their World Cup campaign.

A group of Southland parents have fought to make sure the voices of their children and other Southlanders living with disabilities are heard.

Thomas Edmonds' great-great-grandson said the rotunda was gifted to the people of Christchurch so they could listen to music. And on Sunday, they listened to music.

Silver Ferns captain plays first game in more than a year on a managed workload, but Magic suffer heavy loss to the Pulse.

Completion of a Christchurch cycleway could cost ratepayers millions of dollars, but the decision is set to be discussed behind closed doors.

Good start for the season for highly-rated Kiwi driver on Bahraini track.