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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:58:13 GMT
Australia stun champions Argentina to earn shot at Canada in Softball World Cup final
The Aussie Steelers will play Canada in Sunday's final in a bid to win their second world title - and first since beating the Black Sox in 2009.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:52:15 GMT
French president: Twitter will continue to participate in the Christchurch Call
The French president confirmed Twitter's continued participation in the Christchurch Call after meeting with Elon Musk during his visit to the US.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:50:53 GMT
Former Silver Ferns captain Katrina Rore retires from international netball
Katrina Rore played 137 games for New Zealand and won the World Cup in England in 2019.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:34:48 GMT
Corey Webster gets mad, then even as Perth Wildcats upset NZ Breakers
Tall Blacks legend Corey Webster delivered a shooting masterclass to guide Perth to a much-needed win at Spark Arena on Saturday night.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:02:44 GMT
Whakatāne Lotto player wins $5 million Powerball
They are also set to share another million with an Aucklander after Saturday night's draw.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:57:39 GMT
From zero to hero for Michaela Blyde in Black Ferns Sevens quarterfinal win
After losing the ball over the line, Michaela Blyde made up for it with a double in the quarterfinal win over Great Britain in Dubai.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:41:37 GMT
Black Sox edge lowly Denmark in last Softball World Cup game in final inning
It took until the seventh inning before the eighth-placed Black Sox could get the winning run against bottom-ranked Denmark.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:15:00 GMT
Hunt: Squid Game star's high-octane, madcap and explosive spy thriller
REVIEW: This '80s-set Korean tale offers plenty of bang for your buck, even if you need a whiteboard to keep up with who’s deceiving and playing who.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:18:28 GMT
Former 'high-profile' sportsman escapes deportation after stealing money to support family
The man stole $5200 to send to his parents in India as their medical bills racked up following a car accident.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:10:34 GMT
Shopping resumes after Auckland mall evacuated when shop caught fire
Multiple fire trucks were at the scene at NorthWest Shopping Centre in Westgate, with Christmas shoppers forced into the car park.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:59:46 GMT
Breakers players criticise own marketing gimmick of former star Corey Webster
The taunting of Corey Webster, ahead of his showdown against his former club, has not gone down well, even with the Kiwi side's current players.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:48:15 GMT
The band touring four cities in 12 hours, in honour of crate day
Dartz describe their sound as “if Dave Dobbyn was born in 1995” and “if Kiwi music was put in a blender”.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:47:30 GMT
From Uptown Girl to downtown grill: Billy Joel dines out in Auckland
The Piano Man hit an Italian restaurant ahead of his history-making concert at Eden Park.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:45:31 GMT
Man found dead in Taranaki home, homicide investigation launched
A man has been killed in the Taranaki town of Hawera.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:39:13 GMT
Industrial action at Ministry of Justice putting the brakes on justice
They say the wheels of justice turn slowly, but industrial action has truly put the handbrake on.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:18:31 GMT
Christmas Box volunteers putting Christmas spirit into a box for those in need
Putting Christmas in a box requires 140 people, a truck, a few forklifts and plenty of pies.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:11:10 GMT
Thousands of film fans, Cosplayers, gamers descend on Armageddon
Expo organiser Bill Geradts - a self-proclaimed lifelong nerd - sometimes feels like "one of those religious guys that just wants to convert everyone else".

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT
Super Rugby Pacific partners find common ground – now can they fix their competition?
Senior rugby writer Marc Hinton looks at the challenges facing the trans-Tasman rugby partners after reaching agreement on the franchise league.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: December 3, 2022
Where was instant coffee invented?

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:55:45 GMT
Kate stuns in rented green dress and Princess Diana's emerald choker, at Eathshot Prize ceremony
The Princess of Wales, 40, rented a dress and wore an iconic piece of jewellery which has not been seen since it was worn by Princess Diana in the 1990s.



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