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‘Major’ cut forces Black Caps star out of Chappell-Hadlee T20 series
Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of this week’s three-match series in Mount Maunganui after suffering a cut to his face in training.

Former commercial fisher fined $50k for illegal seaweed sales
A former commercial fisher who illegally sold seaweed online has been fined $50,000 after a MPI prosecution.

Liverpool burned from penalty spot
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen scores from the spot after Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai gives away a penalty in the Champions League.

Bencic snaps at Gauff mid-match
Belinda Bencic went off at Coco Gauff at the China Open over the her team cheering for her.

Perth to host World Cup opener
Chris Stanley, the Rugby World Cup managing director, joins Today two years before the first 2027 game kicks off with the Wallabies in Perth.

Star takes aim at WNBA leaders
Napheesa Collier directly challenges WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and league leadership on its policies in her play-offs exit interview.

Medvedev given code violation for not trying
Daniil Medvedev also had a heated exchange with the umpire after receiving a code violation for failing to play a return in the third set.

AFL removes centre bounce, sub rule for 2026
The AFL Commission has approved rule changes to remove the centre bounce and the substitute for the 2026 season.

PFL star reveals Sydney 'bucket list' wish
PFL star Paul Hughes reveals his Sydney 'bucket list' wish ahead of his title fight with Usman Nurmagomedov in Dubai.

RNZ closes down TAHI youth platform
RNZ has announced it will close its TAHI youth platform as part of a number of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.

Earnslaw back sailing after 'nerve-wracking' engine overhaul
Vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw is resuming its regular sailings from Queenstown to Walter Peak, after a five-month engine overhaul.

How a boy from a horse stud became an unsung hero – and a victim of Broncos’ squeeze
His was one of the season’s feel-good stories – until he was cruelly denied the ultimate finish. But his rise is no less remarkable.

Own goal ruins Mourinho's return to Chelsea
Jose Mourinho suffered a disappointing return to Stamford Bridge as a first half own goal gifted Chelsea a 1-0 win over his new Benfica side.

Ugle-Hagan fronts Gold Coast cameras
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan arrives at Gold Coast airport as he prepares for a meeting with the Suns.

Darts champion caught in kebab shop brawl
Michael van Gerwen, a darts world champion, was caught up in a brawl in a kebab shop.

Suns will seek info from AFL as they explore Ugle-Hagan trade
At this stage, the Suns appear to be the only suitor for the Western Bulldogs forward, and they are treading with caution as they weigh up whether to recruit him.

Sheffield United boss given red card
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sent off after kicking a ball in frustration at a fan just before half-time

Kiwi ace dishes on Ange's impact
Kiwi ace Chris Wood dishes on Ange Postecoglou's impact since arriving at Nottingham Forest.

RA set to block Wallabies if they switch to R360 as rebel competition sets launch date
The Herald has obtained all the information about the breakaway league that claims to have secured financial backing and players for a three-year competition.

Lyon warns England not to snub spinner for Ashes
Nathan Lyon has warned England they would be foolish to overlook a frontline spinner for this summer’s Ashes.