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Auckland:
A Lamborghini's burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Remuera this afternoon 17:27

Soccer:
Auckland FC striker Jesse Randall is impressing coach Steve Corica with his standards on and off the pitch ahead of today's home A-League clash against Adelaide United 16:57

Rugby:
One of the newest All Blacks has lingering memories of the 20-16 loss to Ireland in Chicago 16:17

Politics:
Japan wants to hire more bear hunters after record number of people attacked 15:37

Rugby:
The All Blacks admit they've had some inside intel on the Irish, ahead of tomorrow's clash at Soldier Field in Chicago 15:27

Rugby:
Intensity and defence are the keys All Blacks captain Scott Barrett's highlighting in tomorrow's opening Grand Slam test against Ireland 15:26

Cricket:
Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner has won the toss and has opted to bowl first against England in today's dead-rubber final one-day international in the capital 14:56

Rugby:
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland is soaking up some valuable Chicago cribnotes from Scott Barrett ahead of tomorrow's test against Ireland 14:26

Netball:
Australian midcourt star Jamie-Lee Price has been crowned that nation's best netballer 14:06

Business:
Thousands of PowerNet customers remain cut off in the lower South Island - a week after a severe storm downed much of its network 13:46

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