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The Stolen Children of Aotearoa uncovers chilling history
This feature documentary looks into the systematic dehumanisation of children in New Zealand by the state.

Takimoana creates Warriors history in courageous loss to NRLW powerhouse Newcastle
The winger became the first woman to score a hattrick of tries for the Auckland club.

Tactix stage second half comeback to beat Pulse and make ANZ Premiership final
The Tactix won 57-52 against the Central Pulse to reach the final.

Recap: Tactix finish strong against Pulse to advance to ANZ Premiership final
Look back at live coverage as the Tactix and the Pulse faced off to determine who will play the Mystics in next Sunday’s grand final.

'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch
Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

Is Open all over or do chasing pack have chance?
Scottie Scheffler is looking increasingly unassailable in Royal Portrush - can anyone deny him his fourth major and first outside the US?

World's first 150mph car returns to beach where it broke record
Sir Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird returns to Pendine Sands for the 100th anniversary of the record.

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

Usyk and 'Ivan' - the untouchable duo who can't be beaten?
BBC Sport looks at where Oleksandr Usyk ranks among the all-time heavyweight greats and who in the current generation could beat him.

Kembla Grange stables unveil pair of exciting fillies at Moruya
A pair of Kembla-based two-year-old fillies, both on debut, can steal the show when they travel south to tackle the older horses at Monday’s Moruya meeting.

Couple's church restoration gets historic places nod
An Otago couple have spent six years restoring a timber Presbyterian church in Kakanui designed by architect Robert Arthur Lawson, which has now been recognised as a Category 1 historic place.

Tactix eliminate Pulse to book grand final berth
Second onslaught propels Tactix to ANZ Premiership decider, where they will be chasing first title in team history against Mystics.

Berger's journey from cancer to shootout hero
Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany's hero as she made two decisive saves in a penalty shootout as they defeated France in a chaotic quarter-final at Euro 2025.

Pacquiao, 46, draws with Barrios in comeback fight
Manny Pacquiao says he wants a rematch against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios after missing out on the title on his return to boxing.

Disabled man fined for parking outside his home wins appeal at the second attempt
Mark Toplass successfully appealed against a penalty charge notice over a parking permit.

Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

Nearly half of hospital loo users do not wash hands
One professor said the University of Surrey study findings were "worrying but not surprising".

At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

Gus: 'If they disallow this I'm jumping out of the commentary box'
Phil Gould blows up as Wayde Egan is denied a try for the Warriors.

A T20 Champions League is coming, and so is crunch time for Test cricket
Cricket bosses face major decisions in coming months as they try to capitalise on the rising popularity of T20 while charting a sustainable future for the game’s most traditional format.