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Rapid Recap | MW18: Crystal Palace vs Spurs
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Spurs's visit to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in Premier League Matchweek 18 action.

Test your 2025 sport smarts: From Piastri’s rise to Postecoglou’s demise and Melham’s double delight
How closely were you following Australian sport in 2025? Our Year In Sport quiz will separate the contenders from the pretenders. How many questions can you answer correctly?

Giddey involved in all-in NBA scuffle
Josh Giddey found himself at the centre of a brawl amongst NBA players and Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

More risks and more muscle: De Minaur sets sights on Sinner, Alcaraz
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is back in Sydney for the United Cup, but his real focus is on Melbourne as the world No.7 eyes his first grand slam semi-final … and more.

Sharp cooldown Sunday with gusty winds

Iran had highest number of executions in over a decade, human rights report says

‘Bit of PTSD’: Aussie import haunts Canterbury with 50 off 15 in Otago victory
Laura Harris equalled the fastest 50 in women's Super Smash history with a blistering knock in Alexandra.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

Police ask for help finding people behind 'mass disorder' on Auckland's Karangahape Road
Four people have been arrested and three hospitalised after a mass brawl on central Auckland's Karangahape Road - but police are looking for more.

‘Real shame’: All Whites coach reacts after star striker has knee surgery
All Whites captain Chris Wood has had Christmas knee surgery as he looks to put a troublesome injury behind him in a World Cup year.

Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down - AA
The Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down pump prices.

Tasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, take two years
Record rainfall caused widespread damage across the district, the worst in 150 years, after it was hit by floods twice in as many weeks during June and July.

‘I was in a state of shock’: MCC stands by curator after two-day Test debacle
The MCG’s reputation as the best Test pitch in the country has taken a battering after staging just the 27th two-day Test in the format’s 148-year history.

‘He would be nervous’: Pressure mounts on SCG curator after MCG debacle
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says the spotlight is on the SCG pitch ahead of the Ashes finale.

Sheep shearing industry, government announce $75,000 animal welfare programme
It follows allegations of sheep mistreatment related to shearing practices which are still under investigation.

Take On Me has been stuck in our heads for 40 years. Here’s how it got there
Full story of how A-ha emerged from the Norwegian tundra with the ultimate ’80s pop song.

Watch: Luxury jet leaves Wellington within 24 hours, mystery over passengers remain
Luxury jet leaves Wellington after flying visit

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

Recreational drug users urged to get their stuff checked before this New Year's
A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service.

‘State of shock’: Man blamed for controversial Boxing Day pitch speaks out
The MCG’s embattled pitch curator says he was “very disappointed” as the test lasted just two days and left Cricket Australia with a significant financial shortfall.

Two policemen injured at religious youth protest in Jerusalem marking Ahuvia Sandak's death

Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.