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Labuschagne in the nets, Smith in New York
The first hit-out of Australia’s West Indies tour offered a telling glimpse of the new pecking order as Marnus Labuschagne bowled more than he batted.

‘We’ll give it back’: Pies promise to defend Daicos as Windhager’s tactics questioned
Some of the St Kilda tagger’s tactics were described as “outside the code”.

Watch: Winston Peters, Judith Collins speak on Israel-Iran conflict from RNZAF base
The announcement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Minister comes after a US strike against Iranian nuclear sites this afternoon.

Injuries and form: What ABs coach learned from Super Rugby final
The knee injury to 22-test prop Fletcher Newell will be of concern to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson before he names his 35-man squad on Monday.

Y2K core: Escapism and nostalgia for a time before you were born
How a pop-punk band is riding a wave of Y2K nostalgia to bring back the sounds of the noughties.

Freezing morning sees Christchurch mall carpark closed
The extensive frost is not just due to sub-zero temperatures, but also to the amount of moisture in the air.

Kiwi swim star’s world title defence against the greatest ever - and her likely successor
The NZ swimmer will be up against the sport’s latest teen sensation and the long-time queen of the pool in Singapore next month.

Warriors coach rejects suggestions they took weakened Panthers ‘lightly’
Andrew Webster said their flat defeat was “a hiccup” after a galvanised Penrith team –minus their Origin stars – tossed the NRL’s form book in the bin.

Serious crash closes State Highway 2 in Bay of Plenty
Police were alerted to the crash at around 10am.

Southern councillor fires up over climate change mention
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has questioned the need to include climate change in a recent waste report.

‘I didn’t want to leave the house’: Ugle-Hagan reveals the depth of his mental health struggles
In a harrowing interview with ex-AFL players Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson, the Western Bulldogs forward said he hit rock bottom as the spotlight on him intensified. He opens up about the future.

Minjee moves within one
Minjee Lee moves to within a shot of the lead in the third round of the Women's PGA Championship in Texas.

Defence Force to send plane to assist New Zealanders in stranded Iran and Israel
Though airspace in Israel and Iran remains closed, the C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland for the Middle-East on Monday.

Iranian in New Zealand plagued by stress as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Although most of Elham Salari's family had fled to the south of Iran, she worried about those who had stayed behind.

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial
Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad.

Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?
The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?

Celebs say this gossip forum ruined their lives. Now its owner has been unmasked
Celebrities tell BBC about "horrendous" abuse on Tattle Life, a site run anonymously - until now.

‘I’m at peace’: Departing Chiefs coach holds head high despite more finals pain
Having had a fairytale conclusion to his tenure denied by the Crusaders, the man they call ‘Donk’ quickly picked up his lip.

The cancer battle at the forefront for Steel’s breakout star
Steel goal keep has been lighting up the ANZ Premiership, inspired by the strength of her mother, battling bowel cancer.

The un-brie-lievable NZ diner that’s a walk back in time
When I see the slogan “Everything is fine when you have cheese and wine” on the staff’s shirts, I know this is the place for me.