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UFC 320 live updates: Ankalaev v Alex Pereira
Light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev defends his belt against former titleholder Alex Pereira at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada.

'Never too late': Social worker's journey to reclaim Maori identity and uplift rangatahi
A wahine who has reclaimed her Maori identity is urging more Maori to pursue a career in social work.

Key players and first-round picks up for grabs: Your team-by-team guide to trade period
Trade period officially opens on Monday but the chess pieces are already being moved. Here’s your club-by-club guide to what’s on the radar for each team and the players who could be on the move.

'Is he though?': Legends debate Moses snub
Billy Slater and Brad Fittler debate the halves situation for the Kangaroos, with incumbent halfback Mitchell Moses missing out.

‘We’ve got the game’: Slipper’s blueprint for Wallabies to win the 2027 World Cup
James Slipper is relieved, disappointed and content as he bows out of Test rugby. He has a message for the Wallabies players trying to win a World Cup on home soil.

Fire, Emergency attending reports of tornado-damaged properties
Four crews were on site on State Highway 30 in Awakeri, where several roofs appeared to have lifted.

Canterbury v Taranaki – NPC round 10
Follow live coverage as Canterbury host Taranaki at Apollo Projects Stadium in round 10 of the National Provincial Championship.

NRL State Championship live updates: NZ Warriors v Burleigh Bears
A second major championship title within a week beckons for the NSW Cup-winning Warriors reserves in Sydney.

In or out? The call dividing rugby after Wellington awarded contentious try
Wellington scored a try after a Bay of Plenty winger tapped the ball with his foot in touch.

Warriors v Burleigh Bears live updates, State Championship final
The Warriors reserves side will face the Burleigh Bears in the State Championship final.

'Tory 'ICE' force would deport 150,000 a year' and 'Tony of Arabia'

Navy ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge heads back to Mexico

Police contine to investigate 'perplexing' Christchurch death
The circumstances around the sudden death of a man in the early hours of Saturday morning remain unclear.

Rapid Recap | MW7: Leeds vs Spurs
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Spurs's visit to Elland Road to face Leeds United in Premier League Matchweek 7 action.

Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last
Australia are on the up as a Test rugby side but sometimes you have to take your medicine. And they got a few spoonfuls in Perth.

Johnson's huge praise for Walsh ahead of GF
Shaun Johnson is excited to see what Reece Walsh can do in tonight's NRL grand final.

Warriors 'prospect' crashes over
Ali Leiataua scores an early try to give the Warriors a lead in the State Championship final.

Tuaupiki puts rival clubs on notice
Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki scores a brilliant solo try in the State Championship final.

Better by half: Tanah Boyd dominates as Warriors hammer Burleigh
Experienced halfback a dominant force in NRL State Championship triumph.

‘Like a freight train’: Tornado strikes near Whakatane
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the tornado rolled through Awakeri on Sunday afternoon.

Star-laden Warriors reserves face Burleigh Bears in NRL State Championship
Follow live coverage as the Warriors’ reserve grade team face the Burleigh Bears from Queensland in the NRL State Championship.

About 4300 teens to lose their benefit from November 2026
Only teenagers from “very low income” families will be eligible for the Jobseeker benefit, with Social Development Minister Louise Upston describing welfare for young people as a “trap”. But other incentives will be offered.