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NBA hopeful Karim Lopez lit up Spark Arena on Friday night with a career-high 32 points to keep his club’s post-season hopes alive.
Teen star masterclass leads Breakers to NBL upset over Melbourne
NBA hopeful Karim Lopez lit up Spark Arena on Friday night with a career-high 32 points to keep his club’s post-season hopes alive.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
NBA hopeful Karim Lopez lit up Spark Arena on Friday night with a career-high 32 points to keep his club’s post-season hopes alive.
Drama aplenty in 500th A-League men’s match for Phoenix with stoppage time penalty saved in 2-2 home stalemate with Melbourne City.
Phoenix denied win in 500th match after stoppage time penalty saved
Drama aplenty in 500th A-League men’s match for Phoenix with stoppage time penalty saved in 2-2 home stalemate with Melbourne City.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Drama aplenty in 500th A-League men’s match for Phoenix with stoppage time penalty saved in 2-2 home stalemate with Melbourne City.
Canterbury ease through to a sixth straight Super Smash final, Now, they’ll look to end 20 years of misery in home grand final.
Canterbury Kings crush Auckland to march into another Super Smash final
Canterbury ease through to a sixth straight Super Smash final, Now, they’ll look to end 20 years of misery in home grand final.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Canterbury ease through to a sixth straight Super Smash final, Now, they’ll look to end 20 years of misery in home grand final.
Constable Justin Schwarz is replacing Stewart Island’s Senior Constable Stuart Newton who’s heading back to the mainland to work in Otautau.
Police Ten 7 fan turns Stewart Island cop
Constable Justin Schwarz is replacing Stewart Island’s Senior Constable Stuart Newton who’s heading back to the mainland to work in Otautau.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Constable Justin Schwarz is replacing Stewart Island’s Senior Constable Stuart Newton who’s heading back to the mainland to work in Otautau.
There will be no radical changes at the $61m Court Theatre after a recent wave of criticism about the building, but the company’s leader says negative views need to be heard.
‘Intimate’, not cramped: Court Theatre creators stand by design
There will be no radical changes at the $61m Court Theatre after a recent wave of criticism about the building, but the company’s leader says negative views need to be heard.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:17 AM
There will be no radical changes at the $61m Court Theatre after a recent wave of criticism about the building, but the company’s leader says negative views need to be heard.
Crusaders fans, young and old, should have gone home happy following a pre-season win over the Highlanders at a sold out Fraser Park in Timaru on Friday.
Crusaders fans will be happiest
Crusaders fans, young and old, should have gone home happy following a pre-season win over the Highlanders at a sold out Fraser Park in Timaru on Friday.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Crusaders fans, young and old, should have gone home happy following a pre-season win over the Highlanders at a sold out Fraser Park in Timaru on Friday.
The Invercargill man can finally be named, more than two years after he first appeared in court.
Identity of a graffiti artist ‘Clap’ finally revealed
The Invercargill man can finally be named, more than two years after he first appeared in court.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:12 AM
The Invercargill man can finally be named, more than two years after he first appeared in court.
Hato Hone St John sent three units to the scene on Barrington St in Christchurch at 6pm, with the person being assessed for serious injuries.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle near Barrington mall
Hato Hone St John sent three units to the scene on Barrington St in Christchurch at 6pm, with the person being assessed for serious injuries.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Hato Hone St John sent three units to the scene on Barrington St in Christchurch at 6pm, with the person being assessed for serious injuries.
After running in eight tries to roll the Blues, Clark Laidlaw laid down an early marker as far as his team’s intentions for Super Rugby Pacific ‘26.
‘We’re not here to start underdone’: Canes fire an early warning
After running in eight tries to roll the Blues, Clark Laidlaw laid down an early marker as far as his team’s intentions for Super Rugby Pacific ‘26.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM
After running in eight tries to roll the Blues, Clark Laidlaw laid down an early marker as far as his team’s intentions for Super Rugby Pacific ‘26.
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara makes strong return to rugby as they prove far too strong for the Highlanders in first preseason game.
Crusaders No 10 stars in comeback game against Highlanders
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara makes strong return to rugby as they prove far too strong for the Highlanders in first preseason game.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara makes strong return to rugby as they prove far too strong for the Highlanders in first preseason game.
White Ferns bowler got the Hearts off to a fast start with big wicket and send-off as they power into Super Smash women’s final.
Feisty Molly Penfold send-off lights fuse for Hearts’ elimination final win
White Ferns bowler got the Hearts off to a fast start with big wicket and send-off as they power into Super Smash women’s final.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:37 AM
White Ferns bowler got the Hearts off to a fast start with big wicket and send-off as they power into Super Smash women’s final.
The 50-year-old told the Parole Board his mutilation of Sophie Elliot in 2008 was “just an F-U to everything about her”.
Killer Clayton Weatherston denied parole after 18 years in prison
The 50-year-old told the Parole Board his mutilation of Sophie Elliot in 2008 was “just an F-U to everything about her”.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The 50-year-old told the Parole Board his mutilation of Sophie Elliot in 2008 was “just an F-U to everything about her”.
The latest Talbot Mills Research poll for its corporate clients, obtained by The Post, gave a National, NZ First and ACT coalition 49% to a Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori coalition’s 47%.
Labour ahead but right bloc retains governing edge in latest poll
The latest Talbot Mills Research poll for its corporate clients, obtained by The Post, gave a National, NZ First and ACT coalition 49% to a Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori coalition’s 47%.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The latest Talbot Mills Research poll for its corporate clients, obtained by The Post, gave a National, NZ First and ACT coalition 49% to a Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori coalition’s 47%.
After the high-profile collapse of her Wellington-based tech venture and a contentious bankruptcy battle, Melissa Gollan has resurfaced in Washington DC.
Bankrupt Kiwi tech entrepreneur starts over in US amid debts of $7m
After the high-profile collapse of her Wellington-based tech venture and a contentious bankruptcy battle, Melissa Gollan has resurfaced in Washington DC.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:48 AM
After the high-profile collapse of her Wellington-based tech venture and a contentious bankruptcy battle, Melissa Gollan has resurfaced in Washington DC.
The International Online Crime Coordination Centre, which has been tracking the the person believed to be behind Kazu after the breach of the health portal, now believes it knows the identity of the hacker.
Cybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hack
The International Online Crime Coordination Centre, which has been tracking the the person believed to be behind Kazu after the breach of the health portal, now believes it knows the identity of the hacker.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The International Online Crime Coordination Centre, which has been tracking the the person believed to be behind Kazu after the breach of the health portal, now believes it knows the identity of the hacker.
It’s been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that officials are going through “a process of analysis, targeted consultation and providing advice to relevant ministers”.
Government in critical minerals deal talks with US
It’s been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that officials are going through “a process of analysis, targeted consultation and providing advice to relevant ministers”.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:17 AM
It’s been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that officials are going through “a process of analysis, targeted consultation and providing advice to relevant ministers”.
The Trust Aoraki Thunder Down Under expects one of its largest turnouts this weekend, with high entry numbers across multiple classes filling the grids.
Thunder Down Under roars back into Timaru
The Trust Aoraki Thunder Down Under expects one of its largest turnouts this weekend, with high entry numbers across multiple classes filling the grids.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:50 AM
The Trust Aoraki Thunder Down Under expects one of its largest turnouts this weekend, with high entry numbers across multiple classes filling the grids.
Evidence of greyhound deaths, high injury rates and declining public support has been put before MPs considering whether the sport’s proposed ban should go ahead.
Majority of Kiwis support greyhound racing ban, animal welfare groups say
Evidence of greyhound deaths, high injury rates and declining public support has been put before MPs considering whether the sport’s proposed ban should go ahead.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Evidence of greyhound deaths, high injury rates and declining public support has been put before MPs considering whether the sport’s proposed ban should go ahead.
A judicial review application made by media related to the Tom Phillips case has been granted, but no further details can be reported as the matter is sent back to the Family Court.
Media application in relation to Tom Phillips suppression granted, sent back to Family Court
A judicial review application made by media related to the Tom Phillips case has been granted, but no further details can be reported as the matter is sent back to the Family Court.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A judicial review application made by media related to the Tom Phillips case has been granted, but no further details can be reported as the matter is sent back to the Family Court.
Up to 15 kiwi pukupuku chicks are now roaming through
Kiwi baby boom at sanctuary
Up to 15 kiwi pukupuku chicks are now roaming through
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January 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Up to 15 kiwi pukupuku chicks are now roaming through
Watch out Larry the Lamb, the Crusaders’ new official pie flavour has been announced, and it’s not looking good for you.
Venison, brisket and pepper steak lose out as Canterbury lamb wins Crusaders pie vote
Watch out Larry the Lamb, the Crusaders’ new official pie flavour has been announced, and it’s not looking good for you.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Watch out Larry the Lamb, the Crusaders’ new official pie flavour has been announced, and it’s not looking good for you.
Contaminated feed, rather than antifreeze, is thought to have caused 70 Southland calves to die from kidney disease.
Biosecurity NZ links Southland calf deaths to toxic plants in hay
Contaminated feed, rather than antifreeze, is thought to have caused 70 Southland calves to die from kidney disease.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Contaminated feed, rather than antifreeze, is thought to have caused 70 Southland calves to die from kidney disease.
Body mists, scent wardrobes and PerfumeTok are driving a fragrance boom. Here's how to find your perfect scent.
How Gen Z made fragrance the fastest-growing beauty sector
Body mists, scent wardrobes and PerfumeTok are driving a fragrance boom. Here's how to find your perfect scent.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Body mists, scent wardrobes and PerfumeTok are driving a fragrance boom. Here's how to find your perfect scent.
The world No 6 carded three birdies and was blemish-free in her opening round to be just off the pace at the Tournament of Champions in Florida.
Bogey-free Lydia Ko makes fine start to new LPGA Tour season
The world No 6 carded three birdies and was blemish-free in her opening round to be just off the pace at the Tournament of Champions in Florida.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The world No 6 carded three birdies and was blemish-free in her opening round to be just off the pace at the Tournament of Champions in Florida.
Peter Lines tragically lost his life on June 28 after a tree hit him while he rectified flood damage on his fifth-generation farm.
‘Tragic accident’ killed prominent Wai-iti hop grower
Peter Lines tragically lost his life on June 28 after a tree hit him while he rectified flood damage on his fifth-generation farm.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Peter Lines tragically lost his life on June 28 after a tree hit him while he rectified flood damage on his fifth-generation farm.