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New ship for Chatham Islands sails closer
A new 78-metre vessel that will serve the Chatham Islands from 2027 will be supplied by a company confirmed by the government today.

Petracca speaks with Crows and Suns
Christian Petracca is actively exploring his options to leave Melbourne, having held recent talks with both the Adelaide Crows and the Gold Coast Suns.

Dolphins star carted off after sickening injury
Tyreek Hill is carted off the field after suffering a serious left leg injury during the Dolphins' game against the Jets.

Struggling Eagles given helping hand by AFL seven years after premiership win
Even though the draft pick they get will get pushed back, the concession is still likely to be met with hostility from other clubs.

Wallabies struggle with breakdown clarity as penalty count soars
Discipline at the breakdown has become the Wallabies’ biggest opponent and one they must conquer to have any chance of beating the New Zealand in Perth.

‘No stones unturned’: Why departing Bronco won’t think about Manly move … yet
The son of an NRL great will line up for Brisbane one last time, intent on emulating the feats of his famous father before jetting south.

Waller eyes maiden win for best-bred midweek galloper in the country
Breeding buffs as much as punters will be enthralled with the opening three-year-old race at Wednesday’s Rosehill meeting.

Gen Z most vulnerable to AI-powered phishing scams
A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Yubico's survey reveals AI-fuelled phishing rising globally, with 81% in the UK seeing attacks become more sophisticated amid growing use of secure logins.

North Canterbury's Bush Janitor and his vision for Island Hills Station
Why is he known as the Bush Janitor and what is his vision for the rugged Island Hills Station? RNZ investigates.

Inside the miserable Manly dressing room where Brisbane finally believed in Madge’s mission
Behind enemy lines, criticised at every turn and openly asked about player revolts, Broncos players took a stand. They’ve lost just twice in three months since.

NRL considers day-time grand final, AI to produce draw for the first time
ARLC chairman Peter V’landys confirmed a return to a day-time grand final will be discussed as part of the next broadcasting deal.

Petracca wants out. Star Demon seeks a ‘fresh start’
Christian Petracca, a four-time All-Australian and dual Melbourne club champion, is contracted until the end of 2029, so the Demons will expect a strong return in any trade.

The most important call when Reece Walsh loses the plot? To Melbourne Storm HQ
The Broncos superstar is coming to terms with his enigmatic ways thanks to help from a key figure at the Storm.

Perfect kick that boosted star's confidence
Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher reveals how her actions against the Cronulla Sharks have assisted her preparations leading into the grand final.

Tips and race-by-race guide for Rosehill on Wednesday
All you need to know to back a winner on the six-race program.

Wide barrier draw builds hope for rivals of Epsom favourite
Autumn Glow remained well and truly the one to beat despite gaining the outside barrier for the Epsom Handicap.

Cancer Society pushes for faster treatment in South Island
New figures showed 86.3 percent nationally now receive cancer treatment within a month, but wait times for some districts had gone backwards.

Internal misconduct charges after prison cell fire
A small fire was started by two prisoners.