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Waikato-Bay of Plenty's Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening after the final event in Invercargill.

Watch: Breakaway riders crash while racing for bonus point at Tour de France
Benjamin Thomas overtook Matteo Vercher at the line on the short cobblestoned ascent but lost control of his front wheel and swerved into him.

Authorities urge caution in flood wake
Civil Defence warns of unstable ground and hidden hazards in the wake of the Nelson Tasman floods.

England create unwanted history at Women’s Euro
England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defence of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France.

Argentina stunned by England two weeks after beating Lions
Argentina beat the Lions in Dublin two weeks ago for the first time and left most of the team intact for its first test at home this year.

Coastguard rescues ‘very cold and shaken’ kayakers stranded in Whangarei harbour
The paddlers were found after drifting two miles out to sea with the breeze and outgoing tide.

Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig
More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".

Watch: ‘Idiot’ F1 rookie crashes while entering pits
The British driver lost control and crashed into a barrier while coming into the pits after the third practice session was stopped because of a crash.

How spooked All Blacks can improve after French scare in Dunedin
The All Blacks escaped with a 31-27 victory against the French, and coach Scott Robertson will be forced to make at least one change for the second test.

Watch: Djokovic's daughter steals show at Wimbledon with victory dance
Tara Djokovic's moves brought a smile to dad's face. Everybody else's, too.

Watch: Kylian Mbappé scores spectacular bicycle kick at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappé's spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in a wild period of second-half stoppage time.

Former US Major League Baseball star dies at 44
The two-time All-Star, and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, died on Friday.

‘Enough is enough’: Noisy trucks causing sleepless nights for small Gisborne town
Residents of the rural Whatatutu settlement have taken a petition to council demanding action over the constant late-night disturbances and damage to local roads.

'We're still in disbelief': Tongan archers return home after record-breaking run in Palau
Tonga's archery team headed home on Saturday after winning an unprecedented 11 medals across recurve and compound events, still stunned by their remarkable run at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.

Shane van Gisbergen wins the pole for Nascar race in downtown Chicago
When it comes to Nascar's street course in downtown Chicago, there is Shane van Gisbergen, and then there is everyone else.

Large plume of smoke seen above Waiheke Island
What appears to be smoke was seen billowing from the Auckland island this morning.

Dengue scare hits Pacific Mini Games; athlete receives medical care, health alert issued
Palau's Health Ministry is asking athletes, teams, visitors and the people of the islands to protect themselves as much as possible from mosquito bites.

By the numbers: All Blacks create history with 500th test win
The All Blacks clinched their 500th test win by defeating France in Dunedin.

Dream over: Junior Tall Blacks thumped by USA in U19 World Cup semi
Matt Lacey’s New Zealand under-19 basketballers were no match for the dominant USA in Switzerland, and will now play off for the bronze medal.