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Lotto: $38 million Powerball jackpot numbers drawn

Lotto jackpots up to record $44m

The numbers for Saturday night's massive $38 million jackpot have been drawn.
Swing states the focus as election day looms

Swing states the focus as election day looms

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton have traded barbs as they entered the last three days of campaigning.
Firefighters kept busy on Guy Fawkes

Firefighters kept busy on Guy Fawkes

For a period of time on Saturday night, the Fire Service was getting calls every 19 seconds.
NZ cancer researcher becomes his own subject

NZ cancer researcher becomes his own subject

An alternative cancer researcher who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is calling for help after doctors told him his tumour isn't treatable.

Video highlights: Lucky escape for young Kiwi driver

Toyota hurls fence at Pukekohe

Michael Scott, a 21-year-old from Te Puke, racing in the Toyota 86 series, was one lap from the end of the race when he collided with another car.
Melania Trump worked illegally in US - report

Melania Trump worked illegally in US - report

Melania Trump has been accused of working illegally in the United States when she first arrived in the country.
Irish media respond to victory over All Blacks

Irish media respond to victory over All Blacks

Irish eyes are certainly smiling after their drought-breaking victory over the All Blacks in Chicago.
Iraq takes town near Mosul back from Islamic State

Iraq takes town near Mosul back from Islamic State

Iraqi security forces have driven Islamic State fighters from the centre of a town just south of the militants' main stronghold of Mosul.
Turkish police use tear gas on Istanbul protesters

Turkish police use tear gas on Istanbul protesters

Turkish police used water cannons and tear gas against protesters in a crackdown on dissent.
Playboy model Dani Mathers charged over body-shaming incident

Playboy model charged over body-shaming incident

The body-shaming Playboy model who posted a photo of a nude elderly woman online has been charged.
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New Zealand

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Firefighters kept busy on Guy Fawkes

For a period of time on Saturday night, the Fire Service was getting calls every 19 seconds.

Horse riders call for more protection on NZ roads

Eleven weeks after being hit by a car while out riding, Karen Rutherford is on the mend - but there is a long way to go.

NZ cancer researcher becomes his own subject

An alternative cancer researcher who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is calling for help after doctors told him his tumour isn't treatable.

Lotto jackpots up to record $44m

The numbers for Saturday night's massive $38 million jackpot have been drawn.

Morgan's Opportunities Party building steam

Gareth Morgan's brand new political Opportunities Party is yet to release a policy, but has around 1000 members already.

Sport

Sports

Dean Lonergan and David Higgins (Photosport)

Opinion: Something's not right with the Joseph Parker fight

Something's not right here. Joseph Parker's got his shot at a world title. He's one of the hottest prospects in New Zealand, but everyone's gone cold. The public's gone cold. Duco's gone cold. ATEED's gone cold.

Irish media respond to victory over All Blacks

Irish eyes are certainly smiling after their drought-breaking victory over the All Blacks in Chicago.

Chelsea go top with five-goal rout

London Chelsea thumped Everton 5-0 on Saturday to go top in the English Premier League as Manchester City slipped up with a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough.

'We're definitely improving' - Kidwell

Kiwis coach David Kidwell is adamant his team are on an upward curve despite losing 14-8 to Australia in their second Four Nations Test in Coventry.

Opinion: Let Ireland celebrate, there are no excuses

Few, in fact only the most curmudgeonly, will deny Ireland their moment to savour, their day to remember.