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Why Wallabies’ giant lock will play second Bledisloe test but not the first
The Kiwi-born behemoth’s availability will only boost their chances of winning back the Bledisloe Cup if his team win at Eden Park this week.

Rowell speaks after stunning Brownlow win
Gold Coast star Matt Rowell speaks about being a surprise Brownlow Medal winner ahead of Collingwood's Nick Daicos.

Ousmane Dembele wins the Ballon d'Or
French forward Ousmane Dembele is announced as the winner of the Ballon d'Or.

Hollingsworth impresses in Tokyo
Australia's Claudia Hollingsworth finishes in the top three of her opening-round 800-metre heat at the world athletics championships to advance to the semi-finals.

The footy world is in uproar, but Nasiah’s Brownlow snub isn’t as bad as you think
The snubbing of St Kilda’s Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera for one of the individual games of the season will be seen as evidence of a broken Brownlow. It shouldn’t be.

'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet
China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

Corn Holds Losses on Monday, Closing Off the Lows

Colombian Musicians B-King & Regio Clown Found Dead After Going Missing in Mexico

UN report: Nicaragua's human rights crisis deepens

'Holidays are not holidays for me without you': Yarden Bibas remembers his family on Rosh Hashanah

How changes to the Holidays Act will affect people in different types of employment
Here are some examples of how the changes to work leave will affect people in different types of employment.

New Zealand's milk production sets new record for August
Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.

Part-time workers to get less sick leave as law changed
The Workplace Relations Minister says sweeping changes to the Holidays Act make the system fairer.

Ex-Red Bull boss Horner can return to F1 after settlement that could hit $163 million
Red Bull has finalised its contract termination with former team principal Christian Horner.

Wallabies’ Bledisloe hopes given giant boost
The Wallabies will have one of their star players back on deck for what could be a decisive Bledisloe Cup match in Perth next month.

Essendon president stands down amid Merrett drama
Barham said in an email to members on Tuesday morning that he would hand the presidency to former Bomber and vice-president Andrew Welsh.

Matildas star lauded as Bonmatí, Dembélé win world football’s top awards
Australia’s Steph Catley missed out on the top award, but was still celebrated at the 69th Ballon d’Or awards.

Eddie, Jimmy clash over Zorko act
Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel clash over Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko grabbing the goggles of Magpies ruckman Mason Cox during the preliminary final.

'Serious concerns': Peters slams new visa rules
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy.

What America's changes on paracetamol and vaccines might mean for New Zealand
Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research. What could it all mean for NZ?

Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions as construction starts on major expressway
Politicians have celebrated the start of construction on a major expressway that will bypass Levin.

Mother who killed children and left them in storage unit found guilty of murder
Hakyung Lee killed her two children. She has now been found guilty of murder after a jury rejected her insanity defence.

Missing Waikato man Nan Liu found dead in New Plymouth
Police searching for missing Waikato man Nan Liu have found a body in New Plymouth.