Hosts the Thunder have held on for a 94-92 win over New Orleans in game one of their first round series - .

More one-sided margins in today's other series openers - with wins going to the Bucks, Celtics and Clippers.

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All Blacks centre Reiko Ioane is out of next weekend's top of the table showdown between his Blues and the Hurricanes More...

BUSINESS
A new allegation has been levelled against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, with a Wellington businesswoman claiming the politician grabbed her arm, during an exchange about a controversial plan to ban cars from the heart of the city More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
Mexican peninsula where Australian surfers went missing known for disappearances, record number of murders 11:17

Entertainment:
Barbra Streisand is under fire for bluntly asking Melissa McCarthy on Instagram if she had used Ozempic to lose weight 11:14

Business:
A new allegation has been levelled against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, with a Wellington businesswoman claiming the politician grabbed her arm, during an exchange about a controversial plan to ban cars from the heart of the city 11:07

Motorsports:
Under-fire Australian motor racing driver Daniel Ricciardo has even surprised himself in qualifying for F1's sprint race in Miami 10:47

Entertainment:
Jon Bon Jovi has dec lared he has got "away with murder" during his 35-year marriage 10:44

Law and Order:
The family of a child who died on a school trip have opened up on their loss 10:27

Entertainment:
King Charles has revealed the "shock" he felt when he was hit with a cancer diagnosis 10:14

International:
Giro d'Italia 2024: Tadej Pogacar the man to beat, Ben O'Connor waiting in the wings 10:07

Accident and Emergency:
A person has died and two others seriously injured after a crash in Feilding near Palmerston North last night 10:07

Sailing:
Human error appears to be behind the USA boat capsizing in practice ahead of SailGP Bermuda 9:57

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