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Netball:
The Central Pulse will be observers - as much as executors - as the two-point shot arrives in netball's ANZ Premiership this afternoon 15:27

Rugby:
Black Ferns lock Maia Roos has full confidence in Blues teammate Ruahei Demant to steer the ship in this afternoon's Pacific Four opener against Australia in Newcastle 14:57

Netball:
Netball New Zealand has told Newstalk ZB that it IS looking at its eligibility rules, as the ANZ Premiership gets under way today without Grace Nweke 14:57

Living & Travel:
Australian cardinal Mykola Bychok says conclave was the 'best time of my life' 14:17

Accident and Emergency:
Two people in critical and moderate condition, have been airlifted to Waikato Hospital, after an car accident in Omanawa 14:07

International:
Tensions and attacks are continuing to increase at the Pakistan India border this morning, as the G7 urges maximum restraint 13:57

Rugby:
The Blues-Moana Pasifika clash next weekend isn't just about Super Rugby Pacific bragging rights in Auckland ... family rivalry is on the line 13:27

Netball:
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline says she'd be more than happy if Netball New Zealand granted star shooter Grace Nweke an exemption to play for the Silver Ferns, despite being based in Australia this season 13:07

Law and Order:
Diver dies in preliminary operations to recover deceased tycoon Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht 12:57

Accident and Emergency:
A person's died after crashing into a tree at Te Arai overnight 12:27

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