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AFLW round seven: Geelong’s captain still can’t earn a recall as Cats, Hawks name their sides
Follow our AFLW slow blog as we cover the major league news and matches from round seven.

'System v Talent': Penrith's weakness Broncos will exploit
Phil Gould discusses the glaring weakness in Penrith's defence that the Brisbane Broncos will look to exploit.

Pottharst, Cook win Olympic gold on Bondi Beach
Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook win beach volleyball gold on the sand of Bondi at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

What changes will ABs make for test against Wallabies?
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is certain to tinker with his team after the record loss to the Springboks in Wellington.

Australia or New Zealand? It’s time to weigh up the trans-Tasman rivalry
With a net loss of 30,000 Kiwis to Australia in 2024, the trans-Tasman rivalry is as alive as ever. Stuff takes a look at who is winning.

Accountant jailed for stealing more than $400k from his boss
He was a trusted accountant but over eight years he used fake invoices to fleece the telco company he worked for of more than $400k.

‘There may be some mystery here’: Novopay still haunting Education Ministry
It could be 2036 before the Ministry of Education can comply with new employment leave laws. Why? The ghosts of Novopay are to blame, and they could be about to cause chaos again.

Baldur’s Gate 3 gets a native Steam Deck version
Baldur’s Gate 3 got its initial publishing release more than two years ago, and it’s still making headlines thanks to a dedicated player base and excellent support from developer Larian Studios. Case in point: The latest update includes a full Linux port of the game. That means it no longer...

Disney+ and Hulu price hikes are coming. Here’s how to avoid them
Right on cue, Disney has teed up a price hike for Disney+, Hulu, and most of its Disney bundles, almost a year to the day after last year’s price hikes. That’s the bad news; the good news is there’s something you can do about it. The Disney+ and Hulu price hikes...

Tszyu unveils surprise new-look team
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu reveals who he has hired to join his new-look team.

Cleary v Walsh: Legends break down SUPER STAR clash - Freddy & the Eighth Ep29
In front of a live studio audience, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Parramatta Eels captain Mitchell Moses provide in-depth analysis for both Preliminary Finals. Joey leaves the couch speechless with one single act, and Freddy expresses his displeasure with Jahrome Hughes being selected. All that and more on another WILD...

Coffee prices are soaring - so how much would you pay for a flat white?
The price of your morning brew has not kept pace with the cost of making it, says one roaster.

Compost gremlins: Why stickers keep appearing in a keen gardener’s soil
New Zealand was set to ban plastic fruit stickers in 2023. So why do they keep appearing in our compost bins?

‘Parked like an a..hole’ card left on windscreen of mobility park holder
‘LEARN TO PARK’ were the nicest words on a card placed under the windscreen wiper of a car in a disability car park.

‘For the team of 5 million’: The boss of NZ’s largest farm had a radical idea before quitting
Jim Ward wanted NZ’s biggest farm to become a not-for-profit operation with heritage status. But then he suddenly quit after 24 years.

Who is Anna Breman, the new Reserve Bank governor?
The incoming governor will travel across the world to take up the position - but she’s been watching New Zealand for some time.

This Blink video doorbell bundle with 4 cameras is an insane 61% off
If you find it hard to kick back and relax when on vacation or focus at work because you’re worried what’s going on at your house, what you need is a proper home security camera setup. And not just one camera, but several so you can see all the important...