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Country Life: Sniffing out new life at Trufflewood
Springer Spaniel Indie has just finished her first harvest as a truffle hunter, showing outstanding skills for a pup.

Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Otago v North Harbour
Follow all the action from Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

Watch: Rory McIlroy tells rowdy Ryder Cup fans to ‘shut the f... up’
Following hours of taunting from the hostile American crowd, Rory McIlroy finally snapped.

Why NRL rookie sensation is heading back to the Wallabies
Mark Nawaqanitawase has admitted he misses the freedom to explore – both on and off the field – that rugby provides.

‘One opportunity’ to recognise Palestinian statehood, and it’s not now, Peters says at UN
The Government says New Zealand is “not ready” to recognise a Palestinian state, saying to do so is open to “political manipulation by both Hamas and Israel”.

Leigh beat Wakefield to set up Wigan semi-final
Leigh Leopards sweep aside Wakefield 26-10 in the first Super League play-off eliminator to book a semi-final place against Wigan.

UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state
A legal petition alleges colonial-era war crimes by the UK in historical Palestine in 1917-48.

Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion
Labour has softened its commitment to keeping the two-child benefit cap in recent months.

King Charles to meet Pope Leo on rearranged Vatican visit
Their previous official visit to the Vatican was postponed earlier this year due to the poor health of Pope Francis.

Chris Mason: Starmer unflinching as he seeks to take on Reform
The prime minister has stepped up his framing of the "open fight" between Labour and Reform UK.

NPC: Otago v North Harbour Ranfurly Shield live updates
Live updates of the Ranfurly Shield clash between Otago and North Harbour

Palestinian statehood: 'We came to the conclusion that this wasn't the right time' - Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand has taken a moral stance in not recognising a Palestinian state after considering all aspects of the issue.

Otago v North Harbour – NPC round nine
Follow live coverage as Otago host North Harbour at Forsyth Barr Stadium in round nine of the National Provincial Championship.

Run72: Canterbury charity runs three days straight for men's mental health
The organiser of the 72-hour "runathon" said it was the biggest one yet.

Daylight saving ideal opportunity to make worst-case scenario plan
Auckland Emergency Management suggest residents are well aware of hazards, but aren't overly prepared.

New Zealand’s first Optimist yacht celebrates 50th birthday
The class is designed for young beginners and has produced many Kiwi sailing greats over the years.

Here's what we know about who's buying TikTok's US business

The Nuclear Company announces partnership with Nucor to boost US nuclear power supply

Why fast start sets Europe up for Ryder Cup success
The past six times Europe have led at the end of day one they have gone on to win the Ryder Cup.

Boy, 13, arrested over multiple hit-and-runs
Three cyclists and an elderly pedestrian were hit in separate incidents, Lincolnshire Police say.

William's 'hardest year' and King 'key to Trump U-turn'
The royals dominate a number of Saturday morning's front pages, as well as the build-up to Labour's conference.

Holocaust survivor Ruth Posner and husband die at Swiss clinic
The couple, who were married for 75 years, sent an email to family and friends to inform them of their decision.

Europe take three-point lead on opening day of Ryder Cup
Europe open up a three-point lead over USA after a dramatic first day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York.