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New Zealand: The perennial 'dark horses' and their heartbreaking ODI World Cup title jinx

Think of New Zealand in the context of the ICC ODI World Cup and you will think of a team which has the ability to push other top opposition hard and yet one that somehow can't seem to cross that final hurdle.

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The rock stars have arrived

The one about the house where a Prime Minister supposedly locked his deranged son in the basement.

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Freedom fringe hold election rally in Wellington NZ

New Zealand's Freedoms and Rights Coalition, a far-right anti-authoritarian group, has held a rally in Wellington.

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Hipkins goes on the attack in rally speech

Halfway through the campaign period and with Labour still falling in the polls, Chris Hipkins has debuted a new and more aggressive approach at a rally in Wellington.

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Auckland Mayor wants Wellington out of the way

In a manifesto sent to all major political parties, Wayne Brown said the ‘engine room of New Zealand’ should plan itself

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The race to represent a battered region

It’s one of the largest electorates in the country physically, stretching from East Cape to Wellington. It was virtually a lock for Labour until their candidate jumped to Te Pāti Māori. Now two strong candidates are vying for the seat of Te Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.

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Another day, another roadblock: how should NZ law deal with disruptive climate protests?

The most recent protest by the Restore Passenger Rail climate protest group, in which a Wellington car dealership was defaced with red paint, is not just the latest in a local movement – it’s part of a global trend.

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A new start for a long cricket career

A Wellington double code star switches to cricket for Hawkes Bay and is relishing the lifestyle and training opportunities, writes Aiden McLaughlin

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The Sure Things: Act’s Laura Trask would kill off red tape 'overkill'

By dint of a high list placement or being catapaulted into a safe seat, new faces will head to Wellington after October 14’s election. They're the sure things. In the latest part of this occasional series, David Williams talks to Laura Trask, number 10 on the Act Party list.

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Wellington divided as Peter Jackson land purchase halts housing plan

Controversial development proposed in New Zealand capital, which faces a housing crisis, scrapped after film-maker purchased block of land

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Willis looks to end 39-year blue drought in Ōhāriu

The seat of Ōhāriu, in Wellington's leafy and affluent northern suburbs, is shaping up to be one of the most hard-fought electorate battles in this year's election.

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Act leader labels Grant Robertson a gangster

Fresh from being labelled New Zealand's most dangerous man, the Act leader calls the Finance Minister a 'big gangster' and speaks of the 'Wellington criminals' in government. Tim Murphy reports.

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Long Read: What happened to Wellington – Live?

By Janhavi Gosavi: Once the shining example for community pages, many followers are growing concerned by its new owner's approach.

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Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

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Turning the corner, or turnaround job? Party leaders pitch big business

At a day-long conference in Wellington, campaigning politicians put on their most business-friendly faces for a who's who of private sector leaders.

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Antisemitic flyers distributed in Florida community over Labor Day weekend

Residents of Wellington found more than 100 plastic bags containing anti-Jewish propaganda as well as an unknown pellet

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Labour campaign stop paints a picture of health

Labour's second full day of campaigning focused on health, with GPs in Wellington airing their criticisms and praise of the Government's approach to healthcare.

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Makea drives Waikato's rollercoaster ride into semis

Waikato goes into Saturday's Farah Palmer Cup semifinal led by a woman who’s been, gone and returned - along the way becoming one of the most respected players in the country. Adam Julian reports.

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Tennis club accuses council of backhand tactics to take over long-held court

A small Wellington tennis club says there’s something it’s not being told as it fights to hold onto a lease for a lone court in an unused park.

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Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup final has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

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Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup final has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

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‘Bird killing machines’: New Zealand cools on cats to protect native wildlife

Once a nation of cat-lovers, attacks on other animals and recovery in local fauna is reshaping attitudes toward felines

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

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Our last waltz: 28 matches down, one to go

The days of NZ's biggest global party are almost over - and stadium chiefs' grandest dreams have already been met, writes Merryn Anderson

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