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Fans react during the Heidelberg vs Newcastle Jets Australia Cup clash
Some fans are seen holding flares in the main grandstand.

Alaalatoa try scrubbed off, Hooper carded
Allan Alaalatoa's try has been scrubbed off and Tom Hooper has been yellow carded for a dangerous cleanout on Jordie Barrett.

All Blacks score freak 'falcon' try
The All Blacks score a freak 'falcon' try as Jordie Barrett's head provides the assist for Quinn Tupaea.

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against New Zealand
It wasn’t a night of standout performances for the Wallabies but one big-money recruit continued to show glimpses of star power.

Pulled over for safety, fined $70: Parking boss stands by rules
Driver says she was penalised for doing the right thing. Auckland Transport says she was parked well beyond the grace period.

I was dubious about Mike McRoberts new book. I was wrong
“The man had been through more trauma than Greta Thunberg and he’s written a book about learning Maori,” says Damien Grant.

‘Soul destroying’: Family of boxing legend Monty Betham Snr slam rest home care
Betham has been served with an eviction notice because of the way his daughter raised concerns about his care.

Taylor Swift says diss track is 'love letter to someone who hates me'
Fans are convinced the pop star's song Actually Romantic is a response to a Charli XCX track.

Iran executes 6 prisoners accused of carrying out attacks for Israel

Takaichi set to be Japan's first female PM after election as LDP head

All Blacks player ratings: Tupaea shines as centre of attention in Perth
He hadn’t worn No 13 for the Chiefs since his debut year, but Quinn Tupaea’s first time there for the national side was a great success against the Wallabies.

Watch: Mitchell Marsh powers Australia to win over Black Caps in third Twenty20
The Australian captain led the way as his side sealed a 2-0 series win in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series.

Slipper stares down haka for last time
James Slipper stares down the haka for the last time as the All Blacks perform the traditional challenge before taking on the Wallabies in Perth.

Brilliant Marsh hits first T20 ton as Aussies chase down New Zealand
Mitch Marsh’s first Twenty20 international century inspired Australia to a stunning two-wicket win over New Zealand.

Inflatable ball fails to stop Leeds goal
An inflatable ball didn't arrive in time to be a distraction for Spurs.

‘Disgusting and unwarranted’: Café hits back at customer who insulted staff member
A café owner is calling for respect and kindness this summer season after a customer called a staff member “stupid”.

Divorce is hard and expensive. Now there’s a loan for that
A new service aims to help people struggling to leave unsafe relationships due to legal costs.

How Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Could Be a Game-Changer, Asset Manager VanEck Explains

Why Fears of a Trillion-Dollar AI Bubble Are Growing

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team
ICE plans to hire contractors to scan platforms to target people for deportation.

Your SSD is hiding extra speed. Unlock it with these 5 tweaks
When it comes to performance tweaks, we tend to think of slight changes we can make to our CPU or GPU settings that will make a difference. But it’s also possible to squeeze more performance from your SSD. Here are some awesome ways to get more throughput from your SSDs. Keep...

South Africa v Argentina live updates: Rugby Championship title up for grabs at Twickenham
Live updates of the Rugby Championship clash between the Boks and Pumas.

New All Blacks centre scores twice in Bledisloe Cup triumph
Quinn Tupaea impressed in the No 13 jersey as the All Blacks gave themselves a sniff at winning the Rugby Championship.

Windows 11’s annual ’25H2' update arrives, and it’s a weird one
Windows 11’s annual “big” update is here! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features, you might not even notice when it slips onto your computer. That’s because Windows 11 25H2 is a...