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Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images
The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 6:05am 

-Leading conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m
-South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking

‘You’ve won nothing’: How World Cup-winning Wallabies silenced South Africa in 1992
The last time the Wallabies won in Cape Town they stunned the Springboks 26–3 in 1992, proving to South Africa they were worthy World Cup winners. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 11:45pm 

Why the Nasiah decision puts the focus back on this in-demand Essendon star
Both South Australian clubs made serious offers to attract Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who signed a two-year deal at the height of his form to be the AFL’s first $2 million player. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Wed 11:25am 

Murray’s back training with Rabbitohs. It’s no coincidence they’re winning again
The star lock hasn’t given up hope of returning for South Sydney’s round 27 clash with the Roosters. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Tue 11:05pm 

Car crashes into wall at South Auckland's Manurewa Train Station, injuring two people
The car crashed into a wall at Manurewa Train Station shortly before 9pm, according to emergency services. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue 9:55pm 

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms. 
© 2025 ITBrief Tue 10:45am 

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, road snowfall warnings as winter weather plays havoc
A number of Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled while road snowfall warnings have been issued across both the South and North islands. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue 10:45am 

-Egypt says displacment of Palestinians from Gaza City 'red line' as Gazans evacuate south

Is Auckland really the 'City of Fails', or does it just have a cashflow problem?
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there is no government hero coming to the rescue. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue 5:25am 

-Israel to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak

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$2m a year: Saints star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera makes huge contract call
The Saints have secured their star midfielder for the next two years after he rebuffed generous offers to return to South Australia. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Mon 4:15pm 

-Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul

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French police question man after four bodies found in River Seine
A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 6:05am 

The Wallabies tour South Africa 1992
Australian captain Nick Farr-Jones presents Nelson Mandela with a cap and tie. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 11:45pm 

Australia got a glimpse at life without Steve Smith. It wasn’t pretty
It’s no coincidence that Australia’s hiding by South Africa in Cairns was their first ODI since Steve Smith retired from the format. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 5:35pm 

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From bullied to the bullies: Stat that shows how Wallabies turned tables on Boks
In just over a year, Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies from a side beaten up by South Africa into one capable of bullying them back. Cape Town will show if it sticks. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Tue 11:05pm 

Australia v South Africa ODI LIVE: Marsh leads Australia in first of three one-day internationals
Marnus Labuschagne makes his return to international cricket as Australia take on South Africa in Cairns. Follow all the action. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald Tue 4:55pm 

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If La Niña takes control of summer there could be heavy rain or a 'heat dome'
Historically, when La Niña is driving weather behaviour New Zealand has experienced 'heat domes' over the south-east but there's also a possibility of heavy rainfall. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue 10:05am 

Thunderstorm and hail risk lingers for North Island, and snow in the South
Tuesday brings risk of thunderstorms and hail for the North Island, and snow for the South Island. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue 5:05am 

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice. 
© 2025 BBCWorld Mon 10:35pm 

Weather: Motorists warned as snow, ice threaten South Island roads
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to prepare for disruption with snow already falling in some places, and frost and ice likely in coming days. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Mon 12:15am 

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