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Lance Stephenson (Reuters)

Pacers knock Knicks out of playoffs

Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

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ABs camp underway in Mt Maunganui video

The first of two All Black training camps is underway in Mount Maunganui.

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Erin Bell (Photosport file)

Thunderbirds down Swifts by two goals

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have defeated the NSW Swifts by two goals in their trans-Tasman netball league clash on Sunday after chasing the visitors' tail for much of the match.

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Matthew Griffin (AAP file)

Aus golfer Griffin wins on OneAsia tour

Australian golfer Matthew Griffin won his second OneAsia Tour title in a year on Sunday when thick fog forced the cancellation of the final round of the SK Telecom Open in South Korea.

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Romelda Aiken (Photosport file)

Firebirds beat Vixens 57-46 in netball

The Queensland Firebirds have stamped their authority on the trans-Tasman netball championship with an impressive 11-goal win over the Melbourne Vixens on their home court.

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They're part of a competition to find central Otago's best young driver

Otago's search for best young driver video

The opening of an international racetrack in Cromwell has helped resurrect a driving competition that was last run in the '70s.

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Pharmaceutical deal to treat 3rd World video

GlaxoSmithKline has joined forces with aid agency Save the Children to provide a chemical used in mouthwash to disinfect the bellybuttons of newborn babies.

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Airlines say fee hike may hurt tourism

Airlines say a 10.6 percent increase to traffic control fees may impact the viability of long-haul flights and hurt tourism in New Zealand.

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15yo kid's revolutionary cancer test video

A 15-year-old school student has developed a new test that could detect cancerous tumours before they become too advanced to treat.

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With Google Glass, you put them on and you can film anything you see

Google Glass raises privacy concerns video

By early next year, Google will have released Google Glass.

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The island's 400 residents, particuarly cat owners, aren't so sure

Gareth Morgan: make Stewart Island pest-free video

Wellington philanthropist Gareth Morgan has announced his latest project: to make the whole of Stewart Island predator-free.

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The airport has started locking its doors after the last flight

No more sleeping in Chch Airport video

Tourists in Christchurch are being kicked out of the international airport and some are sleeping rough while they wait for early morning connections.

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Hundreds attended a meeting on the issue in Takapuna this afternoon

Residents up in arms over Unitary Plan video

Calls are growing for the Auckland Council to rethink its plans for more intensive housing.

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Police are turning up the heat on Hamilton burglars (file)

Police work to slash burglaries video

Now police in one city have reported dramatic results, slashing the number of burgled homes by two-thirds in just two months.

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Ben Ross attacks for the Sharks (AAP)

Sharks down comeback Canberra video

Cronulla surged back into the NRL top eight on Sunday with a tense 30-20 victory over a fast-finishing Canberra.

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Shaun Johnson (Photosport)

Johnson embarrassed after Panthers loss

Getting hooked with half an hour to play in the record thrashing at the hands of Penrith is the most embarrassing moment in Shaun Johnson's NRL career.

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Israel Folau (Photosport file)

Folau in, Cooper out to take on Lions

Israel Folau is in but Quade Cooper is the most notable omission from coach Robbie Deans' initial 25-man Wallabies squad to take on the touring British and Irish Lions in June and July.

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Auckland City celebrate Alex Feneridis' goal (Photosport)

Auckland crowned O-League champions video

Auckland City have held off a gallant finish by 10-man Waitakere United to win the Oceania Champions League soccer final 2-1 and claim the title for a record third consecutive time.

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Man dead in Northland homicide video

A man is dead and a woman is critically injured after an incident involving a firearm and a 38-year-old man has turned himself into police.

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Ben Henry (Photosport)

We can bounce back, say battered Warriors video

Fresh from the heaviest defeat in their history, the Warriors believe they are capable of producing a stunning upset of Newcastle next week.

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Todd Lowrie (Photosport)

Warrior Lowrie out with rib injury

Warriors lock Todd Lowrie is out for up to three weeks after picking up a rib injury in the 62-6 NRL defeat to Penrith.

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Emmelie de Forest (C) of Denmark celebrates holding her trophy (Reuters)

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune 'Only Teardrops'.

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Green MP Metiria Turei

Greens try to stop deep sea drilling

The Greens have launched a campaign to stop deep sea drilling.

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An employee at a Starbucks in Philadelphia is credited with recognising 24-year-old Caleb "Kai" McGillvary

'Hatchet hitchhiker' arrested for homicide

Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.

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None of the passengers and crew members were injured by the fire

Plane catches fire in Moscow; no injuries

Part of an airliner carrying more than 130 people caught fire as it was landing in Moscow, and passengers evacuated the plane.

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NZ diabetes patients could join lawsuit

An Australian law firm is calling on New Zealanders to get involved in a US class action if they think they have developed cancer by taking diabetes pills.

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Tautane Station

Hawke's Bay iwi buys back tribal land

A Hawke's Bay iwi is buying back tribal land as part of a plan to expand its business interests beyond fishing.

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Lisa Carrington (Photosport file)

Carrington through to kayak final

Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington is through to the K1 200m final after winning her semi-final at the canoe sprint World Cup in the Czech Republic.

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Actor Martin Henderson at the AFI Craft Awards in Melbourne (AAP)

Henderson to star in Australian series

Kiwi actor Martin Henderson will star in a television series called Secrets and Lies being made in Australia.

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Jeremy Brockie (Photosport file)

No dream start for Brockie

Wellington Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie couldn't spark Ryan Nelsen's Toronto FC to victory in his first appearance for the Major League Soccer club.

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Atletico Madrid fans celebrate their team's victory against Real Madrid (Reuters)

Atletico hold Copa del Rey parade video

Atletico Madrid had endured a miserable 14-year wait for victory over local rivals Real, but that run came to a dramatic end.

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Felipe Massa (Reuters file)

Massa hits the streets video

With a free week on the 2013 Formula One calendar, Felipe Massa spent a day meeting his Polish fans in Warsaw.

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Oxbow with jockey Gary Stevens (Reuters)

Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

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The boys, all aged 13, were taken to Waikato Hospital

Three boys fall through roof

Three boys have ended up in hospital after falling through the roof of a school in Tirau.

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The Pavlof Volcano (AAP)

Alaskan volcano shooting lava

Alaska's remote Pavlof Volcano has been shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air.

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George Smith (AAP file)

Smith, Polota-Nau in Lions series doubt

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was bracing for the worst after George Smith suffered a knee injury that was likely to keep the champion flanker out of the coming series with the British and Irish Lions.

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Zach Randolph (Reuters file)

Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run

On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final.

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Paris Saint-Germain's David Beckham breaks down in tears as he leaves the pitch after being substituted (Reuters)

Beckham emotional in final appearance video

David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation - for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game.

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Ariel Castro

How Ohio kidnapper spends time

A man accused of imprisoning three women in his Cleveland home for a decade spends most of his time in jail resting.

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Ronan O'Gara (Photosport file)

Ireland's O'Gara retires from rugby

Ronan O'Gara, Ireland's most capped player and top points scorer, announced his retirement from rugby union and will take up a coaching role at big-spending French club Racing Metro.

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US President Barack Obama (AAP)

Obama agenda marches on

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated.

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NZ round out sevens campaign in style video

New Zealand clinched the inaugural women's sevens world series rugby title in style, downing Canada 33-24 to win the season-ending tournament in Amsterdam.

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Running shoes adorn a barrier surrounding the memorial site (AAP)

Boston to review bombing response

Boston's police department and mayor's office will conduct twin reviews of the response to last month's bombing.

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Michael Phelps (Reuters file)

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Nick Willis (Photosport file)

Willis tumbles out of contention

An end-of-race tumble dropped Olympic silver medallist Nick Willis down the finishing order over 1500m at the Diamond League athletics meeting in Shanghai.

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Graeme McDowell (Reuters file)

Ryder Cup mates advance at World Match Play

European Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.

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Roger Federer (L) and Rafael Nadal (Reuters file)

Federer, Nadal rivalry renewed in Rome

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final.

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Trent Boult (Reuters file)

Strong words spark NZ bowler

A few stern words from Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson jolted New Zealand back into life late on the third day of the first Test against England at Lord's.

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Serena Williams (Reuters file)

Williams nears 4th straight title

A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.

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Roberto Mancini (AAP file)

Mancini thanks City fans in advert

Roberto Mancini bade farewell to Manchester City fans by taking out a full-page advert in the local newspaper, thanking them for their support during his 3 1/2 years in charge.

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