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Brilliant England try snatches late win to spoil Argentina legend’s party
England scored in the final seconds to secure the series and wrecked the celebration of Pabla Matera breaking the Pumas’ cap record.

Something out of a sci-fi novel, this overlooked NZ region rocks
It’s got cheese, wine, geological sites, a zany festival and great food worth your time.

More heavy rain and thunderstorms for South Island
Unsettled conditions continue to affect parts of the country, with periods of heavy rain for the west of the South Island.

Final Highlights | Amanda Anisimova v Iga Swiatek
Catch all of the best moments from the Final match between Amanda Anisimova & Iga Swiatek, at Wimbledon 2025.

Iga’s Bakery: Swiatek delivers historic double-bagel thrashing in Wimbledon final
The 24-year-old eighth seed was merciless as she took brutal advantage of grand slam final debutant Anisimova’s leg-sapping nerves in front of a stunned centre court.

Cam Munster had just lost his father. Somehow, he found the strength to crack a joke
Queensland icon Wally Lewis visited Maroons training to pay his respects, and was soon on the end of a gag from the Queensland No.6. It was the moment that said it all about the Maroons skipper.

‘I never wanted to leave Parra, but that changed after talking with Ivan’
Blaize Talagi is the one that got away for Parramatta. Will the Panthers five-eighth return to haunt his former team in Sunday’s battle of the west?

American’s double-bagel defeat might just be tennis’s answer to Scott of the Antarctic
Amanda Anisimova, who before our very eyes was thrashed in the Wimbledon singles final, delivered such a magnificent speech that the match will be remembered for that more than anything.

Furious India surround England batter accused of time-wasting
Zak Crawley and India captain Shubman Gill squared up and pointed fingers as the third day finished with a heated final over in the Lord’s test.

Mediawatch: Pandemic probe media focus flipped to politicians
Backers of the latest Covid-19 response inquiry say it's crucial for future planning and to give people a say, but media mostly zeroed in on which big-name politicians would show up in six weeks time.

The surprise All Blacks positional change that looks a keeper
Razor knows super-charging his pack and turning them into a well oiled machine is paramount if they’re to win a World Cup.

Wegovy drug not miracle obesity cure, warns weight-loss doctor
Dr Rowan French insists lasting weight loss can only be achieved through a balanced approach to psychology, exercise and nutrition.

Is this 12-year-old South Auckland schoolboy New Zealand’s next chess Grandmaster?
Sai started playing at six. Now he’s ranked among the best in the world - and he’s not stopping.

Driver speeds into ocean on Coromandel Peninsula, faces charges
The 47-year-old man, who was arrested on an assault charge, reportedly drove his into the water at Matarangi Beach.

West Indies vs Australia LIVE: West Indies break Green-Smith stand
The Australians are chasing a clean sweep of the West Indies in the Frank Worrell Trophy, but their task won’t be easy as they face the swinging pink ball in a day-night Test.

Who the devil is this kid from Gunnedah? He hopes he’s a Lions tamer
Harry Wilson captained the Wallabies against Fiji last week. Next he’ll confront the British and Irish Lions. Let’s meet him properly.

The biggest lesson the Saints can learn in their TDK chase
Tom De Koning is not as bad as he was against the Lions or Magpies because he is being played out of position. But what is his worth, really?

‘I’m grateful’: Princess of Wales makes popular appearance at Wimbledon
Princess Kate returned to the All England Club for the first time on Saturday since she revealed in January that she was in remission from cancer.

Banned Filipino fishermen documentary can be seen in NZ
Doc Edge has screened the documentary, despite a request from the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland to not do so.