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The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act
It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

How a Las Vegas bust-up helped the Raiders hit the jackpot
If the Raiders go on to win the NRL title, they could look back to an unlikely moment in Las Vegas that could have divided the club. Instead, it brought them together.

Input sought on draft model for palliative care
Health New Zealand is seeking feedback on a proposed model for adult palliative care services.

Netanyahu: Getting rid of Hamas leaders in Gaza would end war, free hostages

All Blacks stunned and searching for answers after record defeat
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was left scratching his head as to what happened after the record defeat to the Springboks.

Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know
Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone.

Protestors battle council over plan for Wellington City to Sea Bridge demolition
Protestors have begun a tit for tat with Wellington City Council, removing fencing that blocks off the City to Sea bridge, which is planned for demolition.

'They are some big bodies': Black Ferns recount first half Bok blitz in World Cup quarter-final
New Zealand were forced to make a staggering 143 tackles compared to South Africa's 16 in a bruising opening half of their quarter-final clash.

Is pink soap scum in bathroom mould or something else?
Black mould usually means a proper clean is in order - but what about the pink or orange-coloured stuff?

How ‘brain cleaning’ while we sleep may lower risk of dementia
The brain's own waste disposal system - known as the glymphatic system - is thought to be more active when we sleep.

'World's fastest anime fan' Lyles in element at Tokyo worlds

Gould, Bulldogs close ranks around Galvin’s family after online abuse
The online abuse of Lachlan Galvin has prompted Canterbury football manager Phil Gould and chairman Adam Driussi to pay special attention to the young half’s family.

Boat owners encouraged to book haulouts before busy summer season
Haulouts help avoid marine pests, which spread by hull fouling and getting into ballast water.

Watch: Kiwi runner falls, gets face stood on but still qualifies for world champs final after stunning burst
Geordie Beamish produced a remarkable last lap to qualify for the 3000m steeplechase final at the world championships after getting his face stood on.

The All Blacks’ five worst defeats in history
Record defeats just keep on coming, first under Ian Foster and now under Razor.

Mediawatch: Fugitive father, family and the public interest
After the hunt for Tom Phillips came to a deadly end, the media had to make quick judgements about what was in the public interest, the interests of the children, and the public's appetite for details.

How world media reacted to the heaviest All Blacks defeat in history
Media outlets across the globe mounted praise upon the Springboks, and shame upon the All Blacks after Saturday's demolition in Wellington.

'We gave our best today' - Erasmus on historic Springbok win
Rassie Erasmus seemed almost apologetic after inflicting the darkest defeat in All Black history, writes Jamie Wall.

The Budget finale: politics vs governance
The government's 2025 budget was finally agreed this week. The last major hurdle involved a long walk through a political minefield of questions, and even some answers.

Watch: Australia’s ‘ridiculous’ forward pass causes TMO backlash
The Pumas held off another Wallabies comeback to win 28-26, but it was the final pass in the lead-up to the hosts’ fourth try that caused most debate.

‘Capitulation’: How world media reacted to the All Blacks’ historic defeat
The reaction was swift and strong in the aftermath of the All Blacks’ 43-10 pasting at the hands of the world champions.