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Titmus' raw insight into desire for swimming break
Four-time Australian Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus opens up on her decision to take 12 months away from the pool following Paris 2024.

Skateboarders and Gov’t reach compromise over National War Memorial Park
Metal railings have been installed at Pukeahu in Wellington after years of battle between the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and local skateboarders.

New light shed on Hasler's contract pickle
9News and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Michael Chammas provides an update on the contract situation surrounding Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler.

NRL Highlights: Raiders v Titans - Round 11
The Canberra Raiders take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 11 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.

Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.

Laiana McClinton: First Polynesian heritage athlete to win 100m and 200m State titles at high school meet
Laiana McClinton, who has links to Tonga and Samoa, won both the events at the Florida State High School Athletics competition.

Auckland Mt Eden villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules
Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.

Captain’s call: How getting dumped from the top job helped this star midfielder
Touk Miller is no longer the captain of the Gold Coast Suns. But stepping aside from the role taught him to be an even better leader.

Sydney Bowler finding rhythm and ready to make breakthrough
Tom Charlton’s four-year-old was at the centre of a frightening incident on the Gold Coast last January that cost him a year of his racing career. But the trainer says he’s finally back on track.

Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts

Stuff campaign wins global award in London
The series, Abuse in Care – Shattering the Shadows, won a Gold award at the Native Advertising Awards.

Gold toilet businessman given suspended sentence
Fred Doe, from Windsor, was found guilty of conspiracy to convert or transfer criminal property.

Cold case mystery of missing Russian stuntman finally resolved, thanks to his gold teeth
Police investigating the disappearance of a Russian stuntman near Lake Taupo in 2002 received new details from the public.

Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
Gold medallist Ruta Meilutyte describes toxic training environment under esteemed trainer Jon Rudd at top swim club.

Watch: Kiwi driver slams into wall during Indy 500 practice
Marcus Armstrong insisted that his confidence was unshaken, despite the hard hit. ‘I’m good as gold, mate.’

Iconic theatre given dangerous building notice
The Heritage-listed building in Auckland’s Mt Eden opened in the 1920s and became a hub for film screenings and weekly dances, but a recent council inspection found the building’s frontage damaged and dangerous.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo bringing world leading spectacle to Auckland in 2026
1000 performers set to showcase Scottish heritage and bold choreography in Eden Park.

Hodgkinson prepared for 'nerve-wracking' return
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson said her first race since winning gold in Paris last summer will be a "nerve-wracking one".

Gold-winning Paralympic equestrian star dies aged 76
Anne Dunham was determined not to give up on her sport when she was diagnosed with MS aged 27.