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Firefighters rush to blaze at Auckland's Westgate Mitre 10
Firefighters are responding to a large fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.

Warriors’ right edge exposed again in shock loss to last-placed Titans
A familiar failing came to the fore as the fourth-placed Warriors lost at Go Media Stadium for the third time this season.

'A different world' - Spain's transformation after World Cup fallout
BBC Sport looks at how Spain's Euro 2025 compares to the controversy from their 2023 World Cup journey.

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

School-leavers losing their lives for Russia in Putin's war with Ukraine
Russia has promised that no 18-year-olds will be sent to fight in Ukraine, but the BBC finds many have already been killed.

Watch moment 'air scooter' fails Channel crossing attempt
The drone-like contraption flew from Sangatte and neared the cliffs of Dover before splashing down.

Broncos to ‘calm’ Walsh down as loss rocks finals hopes
The Broncos’ top-four hopes are on the rocks after their loss to Parramatta on Friday night. The answer: patience and composure.

It’s a long shot. But Sydney FC should be applauded for having a crack at Thomas Müller
To ask the question of Thomas Müller, even if you think you know the answer, is to send a message to the rest of the football world.

‘Couldn’t roll out of bed’: The story Greg Inglis shares in a bid to save lives
Rugby league great Greg Inglis opens up about his mental health battles in the hope his story could save a life.

Strange scores for Roosters against Dogs
Jasmin Strange scores a try against Canterbury.

Fotu-Moala scores for Warriors against Titans
Metanoia Fotu-Moala scores a try in Auckland.

Fire crews responding to large blaze at Mitre 10 MEGA in West Auckland
Fire crews were alerted to the blaze about 7pm.

Wales beat Australia to claim first win under Lynn
Wales celebrate a first win under head coach Sean Lynn with a 21-12 victory over Australia in Brisbane in the first of two Tests.

Tate Modern announces late-night weekend openings
The gallery will open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays from 26 September.

Tee time with Trump - striking balls and deals over 18 holes
For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.

Summer of stink: Inside America's garbage labour dispute
A garbage strike that began in Boston has led to trash pile-ups in cities across the country.

'My dad started spying on my mum' - the drugs causing sexual urges
The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects.

UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists
David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".

The one Origin change Johns won't cop
Andrew Johns says he doesn't want to see players representing England and playing Origin but he's happy to see that scenario for Pasifika players.

Australia were in trouble. Then Tim David blasted a record-breaking century
Tim David has smashed the fastest international century by an Australian in a breathtaking 37-ball assault that helped seal a thumping T20 series win over the West Indies.

Fiery Giants skipper in the spotlight for fat-shaming rival, forearm hit on Heeney
Great Western Sydney are in danger of losing Toby Greene for Thursday’s Western Bulldogs clash.

Pompey scores for Warriors against Titans
Adam Pompey crosses for a try in Auckland.