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League and union aren’t the most vulnerable when it comes to R360. It’s the athletes
The rebel rugby competition isn’t a stupid concept, but there are huge risks for players tempted by the millions of dollars being promised.

International friendly LIVE: Irankunda, Izzo star as Socceroos knock off World Cup co-hosts
Tony Popovic is now unbeaten in 11 games as Socceroos coach after a gritty 1-0 win over Canada in Montreal. Follow all the updates live.

Seven wins, 32 starts, but Sunday’s Bathurst 1000 will have extra meaning for Craig Lowndes
The Bathurst track has held a special place in his heart since he made his debut there alongside Peter Brock in 1994. On Sunday, he matches the legend’s record.

Cretney leads the count in Carterton
The current deputy mayor leading the mayoral race, progress results for the local body elections show.

Cattle Bulls Take Back Early Losses to Post Gains, as Fats Lead the Charge on Cash Strength

Lisa Su has built AMD into a $378 billion microchip titan. So why isn't she richer?

Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war

Flooding in central and southeast Mexico kills 22, and damages homes and hospitals

Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

6-Year-Old's Remains Were Just Identified After She Was Swept Away in Historic Tsunami

Hamas: Fuel, humanitarian aid to enter tomorrow and Rafah border to open next week

Live: Local election voting closes, early results released
Voting closed at midday, with early results expected around 3pm.

More heavy rain on way on West Coast but relief for Grey District
The district's mayor says they've come out of the latest downpour quite lightly.

Voting closes in 2025 local elections, counting underway
Counting is underway in the 2025 local elections, with mayors in Auckland, Nelson and Dunedin seeking second terms.

Local election voting closed, wait for results begins
Councils are expected to share the progress results on Saturday afternoon, before the final results are declared next week.

Another wild day of weather in store for central NZ
Several orange heavy rain warnings and strong wind watches are still active on Saturday.

Fire and Emergency awaits urgent asbestos test results after station closes
Fire and Emergency has closed Auckland's central Pitt Street station and ordered urgent tests after asbestos dust was found, with results due on Monday.

Super Utes driver walks away after 'massive' crash
Dave Casey miraculously escaped serious injury after a barrel-roll crash at the Bathurst 1000.

Aussie sensation stuns Canada
Nestory Irankunda leaves Canada in shock as he found the back of the net in the second half of their friendly.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
The brewer of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Tom Campbell leads Invercargill mayoral race
Deputy mayor Tom Campbell looks likely to become Invercargill’s new mayor based on progress results.

Bex Johnson leading Masterton’s mayoral race
Masterton’s current deputy mayor is leading the mayoral race, progress results show.

Liz McMillan the mayor-elect in Ashburton
Liz McMillan is poised to be declared as the new Ashburton District Mayor.

Shin Bet bends Hamas: Prisoner release ratio in deal is lowest in decades

Troubled Olympic great reveals he snorted cocaine off his gold medal
Five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins opens up on his drug addiction and financial struggles in a new autobiography.

Nigel Latta funeral: Psychologist farewelled at The Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront
The psychologist and TV personality's funeral is taking place at The Cloud.

Pike River: The emotional ride of the lead roles for Robyn Malcolm and Mel Lynskey
Two New Zealand women who bonded over lost loved ones in the Greymouth mine explosion inspired a friendship between two of the country's favourite female actors.

New James Bond producer 'up for the challenge'
The producer was speaking for the first time about taking on the next 007 film for Bond's new owners Amazon MGM.