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New complainant alleges Sir Rod Drury made unwanted advances at Xero

The New Zealander of the Year has denied one former colleague's accusations.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.

A second allegation of inappropriate conduct has been made against Xero founder Sir Rod Drury.
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Kiwi rugby league player Jay Barnett urges others: ‘Get checked early’

Doctors first gave Jay Barnett just a 25% chance of surviving for five years.

Jay Barnett, 22, has been diagnosed with a rare form of stage four cancer. Photo / Jay Barnett

Jay Barnett, 22, has been diagnosed with a rare form of stage four cancer. Photo / Jay Barnett

Jay Barnett, 22, has been diagnosed with a rare form of stage four cancer. Photo / Jay Barnett

Jay Barnett, 22, has been diagnosed with a rare form of stage four cancer. Photo / Jay Barnett
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Man dies in custody at Mt Eden prison, police and coroner alerted

The victim died this afternoon while in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

A man died this afternoon at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, prompting a coroner's investigation. Photo / Google

A man died this afternoon at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, prompting a coroner's investigation. Photo / Google

A man died this afternoon at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, prompting a coroner's investigation. Photo / Google

A man died this afternoon at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, prompting a coroner's investigation. Photo / Google
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Anzac Day services 2026: Times and road closures for Auckland and beyond

This Saturday marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME
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State Highway 1 crash at Pōkeno: Tractor blocks southbound lanes, causes delays

Police say one person appears to have suffered moderate injuries.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.
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Boyce Park Kawerau tragedy: Community in mourning after boys killed

Whānau for one of the boys have shared a tribute, describing him as having a gentle soul.

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday
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