The 43-year-old fell on his sword after a 5-nil A-League rout at home by Auckland FC - a sixth straight loss in the Kiwi derby.

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International:
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Entertainment:
Odessa A'zion has insisted the "last thing" she ever wants to do is "offend anybody" 15:47

Cricket:
New Zealand's T20 World Cup cricket clash against Pakistan in Colombo may have been rained out...but it's still a milestone match for Daryl Mitchell 15:27

Entertainment:
Jennifer Garner's children think she is "fully cringe" 15:17

Rugby:
Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year 14:57

Accident and Emergency:
Two people have died and another three are in a critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough 14:47

Entertainment:
The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

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