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Lazarus Lions pull off miracle in a premiership with huge ramifications
Brisbane’s stunning back-to-back triumph is a premiership that holds ramifications for the competition, on three key questions.

Polluted minds: How industrial emisons may have driven a violent crime spree
In the 1970s, the Pacific Northwest was home to some of the most notorious serial killers in US history.

England crown 33-match unbeaten run with win over Canada in final
England survived a yellow-card scare to beat Canada in the final of the women’s Rugby World Cup at Twickenham.

Thousands rally in Dusseldorf in solidarity with Palestinians

Award-winning doctor calls out ‘skinny privilege’ in New Zealand healthcare
Dr Jamie-Lee Rahiri’s research highlights the stigma faced by heavier Kiwis - especially Maori and Pasifika.

‘Does that sound fair?’ 42-year army veteran denied medal over curfew breach that ‘never happened’
Garry White, who servied in Vietnam and East Timor, has taken his fight all the way to the Government.

Jax, 2, needs a life-saving drug. In NZ it’s unfunded, in Australia it’s waiting
Madison Schreurs says packing up her family to cross the ditch is a “sacrifice we have to make”.

The debt collector called himself Bryan. He may be a convicted fraudster
Multiple construction bosses say their debts were never paid. Now they believe ‘Bryan’ was actually Roy Bishop — a convicted fraudster and twice-bankrupt businessman.

England looking to crown unbeaten run with win over Canada in final
Follow live coverage of the women’s Rugby World Cup final between Canada and England at Twickenham in London.

Black Ferns clinch bronze after overwhelming France in unsettling finish
The Black Ferns finished a disappointing campaign in England by rediscovering their attacking edge that was missing in their semifinal exit.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United lose on day of late drama
Liverpool dropped points for the first time this season when they lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace in the eighth minute of extra time as Manchester United and Chelsea suffered 3-1 defeats on Saturday.

Instant ramen: a short history of a long noodle
Most people attribute ramen's global popularity to its low price and easy preparation, but the origin story behind the noodles reveals working-class roots and innovative cooking techniques.

Thousands join huge Berlin protest against Gaza war

IDF controls over half of Gaza City as 800,000 residents flee the area

Israel’s justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds

50,000 people join Berlin demonstration against Gaza war

‘Our income just disappears’: Ever-present stress and tough daily choices - the reality of financial strain on Kiwi families
Costs continue to rise as wages stay static. “You don’t get a break,” says one working mum.

‘It can happen to anyone, at any age’: 25-year-old stunned by rare breast cancer diagnosis
Kanan Te Maipi, a young dance teacher, was living a busy and purposeful life when she got a shock diagnosis.

Do you really know what these emojis mean? Gen Z might surprise you
Emojis have changed a lot since the classic :) so you may want to think twice before hitting send...

Corporate New Zealand has written off this administration
“They either do not understand the scale of the problem or they do not care,” says Damien Grant.

They preyed on children’s hopes’: Football academy founder allegedly vanishes with parents’ cash
What began as a dream opportunity to showcase Kiwi talent in Spain has ended in police complaints, statutory demands and families chasing refunds.

England v Canada live updates, Women’s Rugby World Cup final
Live updates of the Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Springboks host Argentina in crunch Rugby Championship clash
Follow live coverage of the Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina in Durban.

Syria issues arrest warrant for ousted president al-Assad

Drones seen over Danish military bases in latest air disruption