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Trams, planes and automobiles: Storm superfans flock to Sydney chasing NRL glory
Chris Tomlin is among the gathering Storm army headed to Sydney this weekend for Melbourne’s grand final clash against the Brisbane Broncos.

Bailey Smith’s social media post about me was insulting and sexist. How dare he?
I probably wouldn’t have had a major problem with Max Holmes dressing up as me on Mad Monday, but I did have a problem with Smith’s social media post, and judging from the response that’s followed, I wasn’t alone.

The All Blacks with the most to gain, or lose, in Razor’s changes for Perth
Scott Robertson’s sweeping changes leave some prominent names with a point to prove in their Bledisloe rematch against the Wallabies.

Night market move off street and into park sparks hospitality backlash
One of the original organisers of the Rotorua Night Market has slammed a “short-sighted” decision to trial moving it to Kuirau Park.

Signs it's time to call a relationship quits, according to experts
If you are feeling indifferent about your relationship, have high conflict, or just don't really enjoy their company anymore, it is possible the partnership has reached its end.

Why this year’s Rugby Championship will be decided in London
The Springboks were drawn to London by Argentina, which sacrificed staging the match at home for much bigger ticket revenue.

Teenager charged with murder of Donald Baikie in Greymouth
The 16-year-old was arrested on Friday night.

Ars Live: Is the AI bubble about to pop? A live chat with Ed Zitron.
Join a live discussion on October 7 about the AI gold rush.

German military to extend role in EU, NATO Mediterranean missions

South Korea legalizes tattoo industry after unanimous vote

NATO allies are betting on tanks, even as exploding drones are wiping them out in Ukraine

REVEALED: Dad of Manchester Synagogue Terrorist Praised October 7 Attackers in Social Media Posts

‘I’ll learn from today’: Liam Lawson upbeat after crash in practice at Singapore Grand Prix
The Kiwi driver hit a wall in the second practice session at the Singaore Grand Prix on Friday, triggering a red flag.

Billion-dollar R360 competition is on its way, but with no tribes attached nobody will care
The new rebel rugby competition won’t work financially, but that doesn’t mean it won’t get off the ground.

‘The wounds will never heal’: Collingwood once had a soccer team. Yes, really
Heidelberg United are the fairytale team in this year’s Australia Cup final. The last time they made it this far on the national stage, they were in bed with Collingwood – and at war with the AFL.

Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Auckland
Emergency services responded to the incident at 11.53am on Monday.

How Asia celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important annual celebrations in Asia

Danielle Aitchison claims sprint double at the World Para Athletics Championships
Danielle Aitchison has bagged her third world T36 200m title after defeating Australia's Mali Lovell at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.

Kiwi athlete shatters her own world record to win world title
Her victory completed a three-peat of golds in the 200m, having won the world title in 2023 and 2024 previously.

16-year-old charged with murder of Greymouth man
Donald Baikie was found dead at the Chapel Street property on Tuesday.

Bonehead out of Oasis tour after cancer diagnosis
One of the band's founding members says he will be miss some upcoming shows for treatment.

Government announces more funding for natural pharmaceutical sector
It's announced a $42.8 million funding boost to go towards a 'Biodiscovery Platform'.

Northport granted consent for major expansion by Environment Court
It comes after the company committed to new conditions to mitigate the project's adverse effects on cultural and recreational values.

Pro-Palestine protesters target Italy training for Israel World Cup tie