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The Northern Brave have beaten the Sparks - formerly the Otago Sparks - by 24 runs in their women's Super Smash T20 game in Mount Maunganui

4 January 2026

The men's game between the Brave and the lower South Island's Volts is just underway

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17 Jan: Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane

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

16 Jan: The Whakatane, Opotiki and Gisborne districts are the latest to be hit by severe thunderstorms

16 Jan: A 37-year-old woman's been charged with murder, in relation to the death of a man in Tauranga a month ago

15 Jan: Two people have died and another has moderate injuries, after a two-car crash on the highway between Rotorua and Whakatane

14 Jan: A man's been charged - accused of pushing a store owner at Whananaki - in coastal Northland

14 Jan: Police asking for dashcam or CCTV footage following fiery crash north of Rotorua

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Today's News

Motoring:
A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago 18:57

Entertainment:
Paul Hardcastle's son has died in a motorcycle accident 18:53

Soccer:
Manager Bev Priestman is drilling toughness into her Wellington Phoenix side ahead of their A-League women's clash at Canberra United 18:37

Entertainment:
Ariana Grande says Mac Miller "encouraged her to be herself" as she moved into music 18:23

Rugby:
Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd 18:07

Entertainment:
Stephen Graham has signed a first-look deal with Disney+ 17:53

Accident and Emergency:
Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane 17:27

Entertainment:
Jennifer Lopez shopped "museum-quality archival couture" to find her Golden Globes dress 17:23

Rugby League:
Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight 16:57

Entertainment:
Emilia Clarke had a "full mental breakdown" after Game of Thrones ended 16:53

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