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Inside the drama of draft night for new Hawk ‘Jason’ – and a swift lesson from James Sicily
Noah Mraz did not have to wait long for his first lesson as a Hawthorn footballer after experiencing a roller-coaster of emotions during the draft.

F1 fans' cheeky race viewing tactic
F1 fans have been spotted using their surroundings to catch all the action at the Las Vegas Grand Prix for free.

A try, a scrap with a star and a trophy from grandma: Sione’s incredible day
Former Junior Wallaby Sione Tuipulotu captained Scotland to a famous win over Australia. He – and his 77-year-old grandmother – were in the middle of absolutely everything at Murrayfield.

Sinner completes Davis Cup win for Team Italy
Jannik Sinner rounds out victory for Team Italy at the 2024 Davis Cup.

A day of embarrassment ends with further indignity for Marnus and Australia
Australia’s Test team had one of its worst days in modern memory, and one player was the embodiment of that embarrassment.

Police seize shirt from man who took person to hospital after crash in gang sign crackdown
Another three people have been arrested in the last 24 hours, in a crackdown on the display of gang insignia.

Auckland bottle shops, supermarkets prepare for stricter alcohol rules
From December 9, all off-licence liquor outlets will stop trading from 9pm, everyday.

Online fundraiser launched for family of late Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider
Haider lost to China's Australia-based fighter Runqi Zhou in an IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title bout during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi.

Otago students focus on ‘one little area’ to help the homeless
Those living rough said they needed something to keep their possessions safe, so a group of students got to work.

RFK Jr's candidacy as top US health official a 'poke in the eye of science' - critics
Analysis - RFK Jr's critics say his nomination is 'poke in the eye of science'.

Ten years on: How Phillip Hughes changed cricket, in life and death
A decade on from the tragedy that shook the cricket world, Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith reflect on their friend and sometimes teammate, who had a unique style on and off the field.

Aussie stars surprised by Scottish gran
Australian rugby stars Sione and Mosese Tuipulotu, who now play for Scotland, are surprised in Edinburgh by their grandmother Jaqueline Thomson.

Winx welcomes new foal
Winx has welcomed a colt with her team sharing the happy news on social media.

Collingwood are Dad’s Army. How do other clubs compare?
Collingwood have more players in their 30s than any other team. Does that make this year the last roll of the dice?

‘I think it is over’: Black Caps star clarifies international status
Trent Boult has confirmed in a podcast interview that his days as an international cricketer have come to an end.

Gang president set to appear in court charged with breaching patch ban
The president of the Head Hunters West chapter was identified riding his motorbike shortly after the new laws came into effect, police said.

Kiwi caught up in methanol poisoning in Laos returns home
Six people, including two Australian teenagers, died after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Air New Zealand earnings hampered by lack of planes
A lack of planes and a mixed travel market are set to reduce Air New Zealand's half-year result.

Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews on losing her friend Olivia Podmore
“It was really, really tough.” Andrews opened up about Podmore’s death on Brodie Kane’s Kiwi Yarns podcast.

Breaking boundaries: First Pacific physiotherapy PhD candidate defends thesis in community
A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy.