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Maria Sharapova’s superpower: Why the tennis star is redefining success off the court
New York Times: Maria Sharapova on leadership, fashion and future plans.

Unexplained death in Lower Hutt
The Petone Esplanade in Lower Hutt is closed as police make enquiries.

Man Utd clinch priceless victory with late penalty after VAR drama
Ruben Amorim couldn’t watch as Bruno Fernandes stepped forward to beat Burnley for a relieving Premier League win at Old Trafford.

England thrash Samoa in record World Cup win to reach quarterfinals
The tournament favourites scored 14 tries and will be joined in the last eight by Canada and Scotland after their respective wins.

Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries against Manusina
The Red Roses led 40-0 at the half hour mark, and had 66 percent of possession and 72 per cent of territory in the first half.

How to restore white clothing to its former glory
Two laundry experts on the best ways to give greying T-shirts and shirts a glow-up.

Another firetruck breaks down while fighting blaze
The plague of breakdowns in Auckland's firefighting heavy aerial appliances, or big-ladder trucks, has struck again - this time at an overnight fire in Kumeu.

My $2.25 billion exit taught me that Silicon Valley’s obsession with 100-hour weeks is actually sabotage. It’s a marathon, not a sprint

Liverpool lodge improved Ł35m bid for Guehi
Liverpool make an improved Ł35m bid, which includes a 10% sell-on clause, for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Breach scores hat-trick in record England World Cup win
Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa in Northampton to register a record Women's Rugby World Cup win.

Teen arrested over imitation firearm 'was on way to comic convention'
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, police say.

Fiji, New Caledonia and New Zealand set for FIFA Under-17 World Cup
New Zealand claimed the OFC title yet again on Saturday in Honiara, edging New Caledonia 2-0 in a tense final.

Kiwi ultra-distance runner wins holy grail of trail running
Centred on the highest peak in western Europe, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is widely considered the pinnacle of trail running.

Close one for Fijiana as Scotland secure quarterfinal spot
Coach Ioan Cunnigham said he was happy with the "improved performance" despite the 29-15 loss.

'Moderate' quake hits Marlborough Sounds
More than 7000 people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck in the centre of the country.

Young NZ organ player scores world-class opportunity
The 18-year-old had no idea of his family's link to the organ before he secured the scholarship at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.

Archaeologists Find Ancient Mosaic With Surprisingly Modern Fashion

Arab states increase focus on Gaza City battle as Israel intensifies military offensive

Volkswagen subsidiary in Brazil faces $30 mn fine over modern slavery

Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike

Swastikas on some Finland air force flags to be phased out

‘Crypto’s Flash Boys’: A Q&A With Austin Federa on DoubleZero

Has El Salvador Made Its Bitcoin Holdings Quantum-Proof?

Jackson 'angry' as Bayern loan collapses after Delap injury
Chelsea revoke permission for Nicolas Jackson to complete a loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to fellow striker Liam Delap.

'I can't lift a bag into an overhead locker but I climbed K2'
Fuelled by loss, injury and jelly beans, Kirsty Mack tells of how she conquered the world's second-highest peak.

British man dies in Benidorm after swim
Local police said a 31-year-old man was found lifeless on the shoreline at the Spanish resort.