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Going for gold: How Eales and the Wallabies stunned the Lions in Australia
The first and only Wallabies captain to win a series against the Lions, John Eales reflects on the passion, pressure and gold-tinged redemption of the 2001 series and why this year’s squad can follow their success.

Five wickets in 15 balls: Starc’s stunning spell seals series win over West Indies
The Australian quick finished with six wickets, including his 400th, as Australia crushed the West Indies.

Starc's record-taking haul
The Australian fast bowler claimed the fastest Test five-wicket haul, and his 400th scalp, in a devastating spell. (Source: ESPN)

Donno's Time
As the first test looms, the guys debate Ben Donaldson starting in the fly-half role and discuss his potential contributions to the team.

Will Farrell Play Tests?
The team analyses key performers from the weekend's AUNZ v Lions clash, highlight:

Suspected electrical fire at meat works building in Wellington
Fire and Emergency says it is at the scene of a suspected electrical fire at the back of a meat works building in Ngauranga Gorge in Wellington.

BBC drops MasterChef UK’s Gregg Wallace after harassment probe
An inquiry validated 45 of 83 accusations, including explicit comments.

Auckland must boost transport, housing to stay competitive: Report
Auckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.

HelloFresh pleads guilty to misleading behaviour
Meal-kit provider HelloFresh has pleaded guilty to misleading behaviour under the Fair Trading Act.

If Ponga wants to leave the Knights, is it time they show him the door?
By the end of this year, Kalyn Ponga will have missed a whopping 46 games in five years. It’s why some at Newcastle are considering letting him go.

Bartel's strong defence of Reid amid criticism
Why Jimmy Bartel doesn't agree with criticism of Harley Reid.

Starc takes fastest five-wicket haul in history as West Indies shot out for 27
The West Indies lasted less than 15 overs as Mitchell Starc ran riot and Scott Boland claimed a hat-trick in Jamaica.

Joseph Suaalii's Test
What are the keys to unlocking this generational rugby athlete...the guys discuss.

When ‘good enough’ AI gets you fined (or fired!)
Rushing with AI in compliance risks hefty fines or job losses, as speed without precision fails regulators and demands solid human oversight.

Donald Trump says he has FIFA Club World Cup trophy, Chelsea awarded replica
Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness the final match.

Ellen DeGeneres backs comedian in heated Trump row
Ellen DeGeneres has weighed in on an online war of words.

Fog causing flight disruptions in Christchurch and Dunedin
Several flights have been cancelled or delayed on Tuesday morning.

Mt Ruapehu stable despite recent earthquake swarm, say volcanologists
The temperature of Te Wai a-moe remains stable at about 12°C.

Could Bitcoin finally be ‘mooning’?
Despite months of sideways trading amid macro challenges, Bitcoin has surged to new highs, driven by ETFs, stablecoins, and growing regulatory clarity.