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Ivan Cleary snubbed again at Dally M awards
He is arguably the greatest mentor of his generation, but Panthers coach Ivan Cleary is yet to win a Dally M coach of the year award during his side’s premiership streak.

Roosters ban convicted drug courier from their dressing rooms
Aaron Macey, who was jailed for his involvement in a drug syndicate involving Jarrod Mullen, recently posted a photo from the Roosters sheds after being brought in by a sponsor.

McIlroy erupts after birdie putt
Rory McIlroy erupts after sinking a birdie putt for Europe at the Ryder Cup.

Dominant England finally lift World Cup
England finally has a Women's Rugby World Cup title to confirm its utter world domination after outclassing Canada 33-13 in the final.

Don’t blame the ref: Sloppy Wallabies need to look at themselves
The Wallabies’ discipline has been an issue in recent years and there are some deep-rooted bad habits even Joe Schmidt is finding hard to break

His brother died, his parents are in jail. This is the story of how Payne Haas defied the odds
In a rare insight into the life of Payne Haas, the Brisbane Broncos prop invited us into his family home to share his heartbreaking and inspiring story.

Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with lenders, brokers say
Banks are competing hard for new business, by offering cashback incentives of many thousands of dollars.

At least 31 dead in crowd crush at India political rally, reports say

Ibrahim Al-Arjani: The new threat to Israel's southern border

“Chill out” — caddie steps in as Ryder Cup rivalry erupts
Rivalry boiled over at golf’s Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States, with one caddy urging arguing players to “chill out”.

Strong wind warning for parts of the country
Hold onto your hats — parts of the South Island are bracing for dangerous winds.

‘I don’t want anyone else to have that same feeling’: The agony that drives Michael Maguire
Want to know where Michael Maguire’s relentless drive comes from? You need to go back to the day in 1994 he was standing in goals during a social soccer match.

Forest burned after controversial free kick
Nottingham Forest are burned by Sunderland's Omar Alderete goal after a controversial free kick.

The day a Bronco almost took her life, and how a rival saved her
After being rescued from an attempt on her own life, a Brisbane star is determined to help others – and hug her saviour after Sunday’s showdown with Newcastle.

Blaize Talagi played through pain of a punctured lung. His mum may have saved his life
When Blaize Talagi was injured in a junior representative game, he did not want to go to hospital. Had his mum not intervened, things could have turned out very differently.

Can you rescue your abandoned barbecue from winter?
Has your barbecue been languishing unused all winter? Here's how to restore it to its former glory.

‘Chill out’: Caddie steps in as Ryder Cup rivalry erupts
Rivalry boiled over at golf’s Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States, with one caddy urging arguing players to “chill out”.

Weather watches issued as wind, snow to settle in South Island
It comes just a week after severe gale force winds hammered the Canterbury region.

Death toll from crowd crush at Indian rally rises to 38, reports say

New Zealand face hosts Chile in opening match of under-20 football World Cup
Follow live coverage of the match at a packed Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.

SH2 in Bay of Plenty reopens after one person arrested, another dead
A second person was also taken to Whakatane Hospital with moderate injuries.

Kaylee Bell on touring NZ: 'Giving the fans a cuddle is a highlight of the night for me'
Canterbury-born country star Kaylee Bell is heading all the way down to Invercargill on tour.