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Disaster for Aussie women's 4x100m relay team
Ella Connolly and Bree Rizzo botch their baton exchange in the heats of the women's 4x100m relay.

Aussie 4x400m relay team runs heat
The Australian men's 4x400m relay team runs its heat at the world athletics championships.

Manly lost DCE after a messy contract negotiation. Could Tommy Turbo be next?
The Sea Eagles appear to have learnt little from Daly Cherry-Evans’ departure.

Dr Little snares bronze
Australia's Dr Mackenzie Little secures bronze in the women's javelin at the world athletics championships.

‘Incredibly dangerous’: Man arrested after laser pointed at planes near Wellington Airport
Air traffic control reported a plane preparing to land on Saturday evening had been struck by a laser. Within five minutes, a second aircraft was targeted.

Silver Ferns v South Africa: What you need to know
Eleven days ago Netball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when they announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series.

Huge setback for Wallabies with key forward ruled out of All Blacks test
Rob Valetini’s absence leads to the return of another loose forward for the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park.

The response to the death of Charlie Kirk has become a phenomenon
The path to de-escalation is found in a prophetic statement by Kirk: “where discourse ends, violence begins,” says Damien Grant.

Pezeshkian says Iran can overcome any return of sanctions

Optimo DJ dies after being diagnosed with brain tumour
Keith McIvor was one half of the duo who ran Optimo Espacio at Glasgow's Sub Club between between 1997 and 2010.

Dark shadow hangs over Silver Ferns ahead of Taini Jamison Trophy opener
All you need to know ahead of the first Taini Jamison Trophy opener between the Silver Ferns and Proteas

England to face Canada in final after holding off spirited French
A 32nd consecutive win for England has set up a world No 1 v world No 2 decider at Twickenham.

Watch: Oscar Piastri crashes into wall in Baku GP qualifying chaos
Australia’s championship leader says he was pushing too hard in windy, rain-spattered conditions on Saturday when the drama unfolded.

Why the Magpies’ fall is proof they can no longer stare down Father Time
Even with a rails run to the grand final, Collingwood could not find a way through against a banged-up opponent on the road for the second time in September. Their rivals have not only hauled them in, they’ve put a gap on them.

Black Ferns' luck runs out as Canada expose issues, namely awful kicking
ANALYSIS: The Black Ferns’ semifinal humbling shattered their invincible aura at World Cups and will be remembered as one their most symbolic defeats.

Power out across parts of Canterbury as region hit by damaging winds
A red strong wind warning which could cause a “threat to life” in Canterbury is only the third warning of its kind in 2025.

‘Wrap your sausage’: Campus barbeque serves up free condoms and safe sex message
Adulttoymegastore joined Vic Uni students to serve up bangers and 600 condoms to highlight rising STI rates.

Government passes adoption bill under urgency
Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. The bill was revealed at the last minute, and thanks to urgency and unanimous support completed within a day.

Israeli soldier moderately wounded by Hamas sniper fire in Gaza City area as incursion intensifies

Hamas threatens to disappear remaining hostages amid Gaza City attack

Saudi Arabia to support Yemeni government with around $368 million, source says

Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud

I was groped by TV host, says Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page
The Welsh actress says she was warned by a producer the man could be "handsy".

Live weather: Canterbury under red strong wind warning until at least Sunday afternoon
MetService is warning of destructive winds which could cause widespread damage, with a warning in place until at least 3pm.