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Environment minister accused of using position to influence council's legal process
Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

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‘No regrets’: Departing Souths halfback opens up on failed NRL career
It’s an NRL career that never got going, but even with the benefit of hindsight, Lewis Dodd says he would do it all again.

Why the Broncos perform this game-changing play better than any side in history
If Reece Walsh was an NRL team all on his own, he would rank third in the league in one key statistic. It could prove the difference in Sunday’s grand final.

RIP centre bounce, which died suddenly on Wednesday. Only footy purists will mourn you
The AFL has prioritised umpires over certain types of ruck and also removed one of the game’s unique, quaint traditions.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card.

Ex-Godolphin galloper set to score for Waugh at Newcastle
Former Godolphin galloper Squeezebox is poised to score a breakthrough win for Wyong trainer Kim Waugh at Newcastle.

'Look at my peas!': Stacey's in her vegetable era
Stacey Solomon is very excited about what's growing in her garden.

What Leonardo DiCaprio loves about cinema
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio joins Radio 1's Ali Plumb to discuss why the big screen experience is still so important, as his new film One Battle After Another arrives in cinemas.

Tokoroa workers hit with a double blow with two plant closures, 249 job losses this year
Father of five Gilbert Sydney picked up a job at Tokoroa plywood plant after losing his job at Kinleith but then it was announced the plant would close.

Consumers advised to check which lab tested their sunscreen after SPF concerns
Consumer New Zealand say price is no indication of the effectiveness of sunscreens.

SBW's advice to ignite Suaalii
Sonny Bill Williams has some advice to ignite Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's defensive game ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth.

Slipper announces retirement from Test rugby as O’Connor dropped
James Slipper has called time on a decorated international career, with this weekend’s second Test against the All Blacks set to be his last.

New Zealand v Australia, Twenty20 LIVE: Sloppy Australia chsing 182 after Robinson hundred
A three-game series between Australia and New Zealand will be an important part of preparations for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February.

Jamie Elliott resists rival interest to re-sign with Collingwood
The dynamic small forward received a tempting offer from a Queensland-based club, but will instead play out his career in the black and white.

Taiwan Rejects US Demand for Half of Chips to Be Made in America

'Collective responsibility and whatnot' - Shane Jones keeping quiet on energy reforms
The government's loudest voice on energy policy is keeping his opinions to himself for now, citing Cabinet collective responsibility.

Video shows buses in near collision on motorway as driver stops for a gap
NZTA has reminded motorists to use all of the merge lane, after footage emerged of a car stopping completely to get onto Aucklands Northern Motorway.

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.