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17 Jan: The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital

17 Jan: Northland Police are calling out for more recruits and are trying to convince southern officers to join their ranks

17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona is calling out all-comers from the NRL following a statement win in his professional boxing debut

17 Jan: Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been left somewhat dissatisfied by the referee's explanation over a penalty decision against his side in a 2-1 A-League defeat to Melbourne City

17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore

17 Jan: League leaders Auckland FC have dropped points for the first time after scoring the opening goal in an A-League match

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

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Entertainment:
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Entertainment:
Melissa Gilbert "stands with" her husband Timothy Busfield following his arrest in coonection with child sexual abuse allegations 14:23

Rugby:
Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant 14:07

Entertainment:
Cher is seeking over $1 million in legal fees from Sonny Bono's widow 13:53

Business:
An additional OCR cut is not expected for a while, and there even could be a hike 13:47

Rugby:
Jeff Wilson believes it was firmly the right call for New Zealand Rugby to remove Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach 13:27

Entertainment:
Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards when he was growing up in Leeds 13:23

Tennis:
The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats 13:07

Entertainment:
Mandy Moore has "had to sort of mourn" the way her friendships have changed with motherhood 12:53

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