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The haka for Team New Zealand at the Women’s America’s Cup opener
A culture group from Ngati Whatua Orakei gave a rousing send-off to the first Kiwi participants in the new competition.

SDLP joins call for questions over Sinn Féin references
Claire Hanna says Sinn Féin has not responded to the McMonagle case in a "satisfactory way".

England sense New Zealand losing 'invincibility aura'
England captain Marlie Packer says her side no longer look at New Zealand as "invincible" before their match in WXV1 on Sunday in Vancouver.

Murdered backpacker Grace Millane's mum completes Everest trek
Gillian Millane says the climb to Everest base camp was "very emotional".

Ex-cabinet secretary says £200,000 job is underpaid
Lord O'Donnell tells the BBC the "incredibly demanding job" should have a higher salary.

Bulldogs to hold firm on demands for Bailey Smith
Bailey Smith is likely to get to Geelong in the trade period but the Western Bulldogs will want more than the Cats’ first-round draft selection to secure the uncontracted 23-year-old.

Dally M Medallist scores crucial late try
Olivia Kernick scores a vital late try for the Roosters to put the brakes on a valiant Sharks comeback.

'That's why we play footy'
Overjoyed veteran Sam Bremner reveals why she came out of retirement before icing her career with a grand final victory for the Roosters.

Cowboys’ futures on the line as NRL market frenzy looms
The lack of available halves on the market could make a pair of Cowboys hot commodities, but not before they wrestle for the club’s halfback jersey in 2025.

Let’s deal: How the biggest AFL trades get done
The figurative arm-wrestling between clubs has already begun as the AFL’s trade period prepares to officially start on Monday. We go inside the biggest deals – from Dan Houston to Shai Bolton, and Gold Coast’s coveted pick 13 – to see how they will get done.

Record number take on Cardiff Half Marathon 2024
More than 29,000 runners take on the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday.

England lose final Test in NZ but win series 2-1
England lose the final Test 61-56 to hosts New Zealand in Invercargill, but lift the Taini Jamison Trophy with 2-1 series win.

Jail offered way out of crime, says ex-drug dealer
Christian O’Reilly was jailed in 2012 on drugs charges but now runs a wedding photography company.

Stunt rider's job mystery solved 48 years later
The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job.

Family want to buy farm to dig for body
The family believe the body of Muriel McKay, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1969, is at the site.

Israeli strikes on Gaza mosque and school kill 26, health ministry says
Dozens were also reported injured in the strikes, which Israel said were targeting Hamas.

Johnston crashes over after insane control
Ellie Johnston crashes over for the Sharks after catching the ball between her legs in a stunning piece of control before scoring.

Roosters win NRLW grand final despite courageous fightback from Cronulla
Olivia Kernick capped off her 2024 Dally M Medal win with an NRLW title after scoring two tries in the Roosters’ 32-28 victory against the Sharks.

Listed winners face off after lengthy breaks in tough sprint
An ultra-competitive sprint is set to prove a dynamic form reference at Monday’s holiday Warwick Farm meeting.

Devastated Sharks console each other after full-time
Emotional Cronulla players embrace on the field after falling just short of grand final victory, while captain Emma Tonegato is interviewed.