Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, September 10
A round-up of the day's main developments across New Zealand on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, September 10
A round-up of the day's main developments across New Zealand on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Netball New Zealand's decision to stand down Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua for the upcoming series dominated sports coverage and prompted questions about governance at the national body.
Further detail emerged about the police operation in the Waikato and the recovery ahead for the officer injured during it.
In infrastructure, Snow Sport New Zealand outlined plans for a multimillion-dollar dry slope facility aimed at improving year-round training for the country's freestyle athletes.
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