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New Zealand BMX rider Marc Willers has wrapped up an outstanding year in taking out the American BMX Association Grand Nationals final.

Veteran Black Ferns' hooker Fiao'o Fa'amausili and captain Victoria Grant have been ruled out of the second rugby test against England tomorrow morning (NZT).

The man accused of murdering Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss appeared in court today.

A Pukekohe High School 15-year-old was held down and violated with a vehicle part after it was revealed he planned to move to a private boarding school.

Labour MPs have begun arriving for their first caucus meeting since the election, with most saying they expect robust discussions.

England rugby international and new Highlanders' player James Haskell is looking to sue a Dunedin hotel worker if she does not apologise and retract claims she was harassed by the player during the team's World Cup campaign.

Food manufacturer Sanitarium has sent some 65 staff home after an engineering report raised earthquake-related concerns about buildings on its Christchurch site.

The cargo vessel Rena has survived another night, while the container removal efforts are steadily continuing, says Maritime New Zealand.

A pensioner's daily visits to his local shopping mall have paid off to the tune of $6 million.

Labour's caucus will have to choose between a ticket of David Cunliffe and Nanaia Mahuta, or David Parker and Grant Robertson as their new leadership team - and although Mr Parker appears to have the edge, it is a close contest.