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NRL investigating after bottle thrown at match official
The NRL is investigating an incident where a spectator allegedly threw an object in the direction of touch judge Matt Noyen after a try was scored.

‘Embarrassing, terrible, absurd’: AFL criticised for letting Cameron play on after head knock
If the AFL truly wants to treat concussion seriously, it needs to tighten up the process for assessing players immediately after they cop an obvious blow to the head.

Why some Spurs fans want Tottenham to lose to City … and what Ange thinks
Victory on Wednesday (AEST) would give Tottenham’s Champions League hopes a huge boost but would also gift their bitter rivals one hand on the Premier League trophy.

‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW
Jack Wighton will not go back on his representative retirement despite the NSW side facing a catastrophic injury toll.

Blues, Pies, Swans compete with Paris Olympics for TV viewers, AFL backs blockbuster Bombers
Essendon’s resurgence has been reflected in the AFL’s updated fixture, the league handing the Bombers a blockbuster-laden fixture while leaning on the drawing power of Carlton, Collingwood and Sydney to fight the Olympics.

Te Papa assessing whether to allow anti-trans conference at Wellington convention centre
Wellington's mayor says she's deeply concerned the rhetoric being discussed at the event will be harmful to the trans and queer community.

Campground airs concerns over runway plans
A campground boss is “gravely concerned” about the impacts of Nelson Airport’s expansion plans on park residents and the wider community.

Charter schools: What are they, how are they different, and are they better than public schools?
What exactly are charter schools and what makes them different to regular public schools? Here's what you need to know.

New Zealanders leaving at a record pace while immigration slows
More than half of 52,500 New Zealand citizens who left in the year ended March headed to Australia.

In pictures: Samoa Head of State's official visit to Aotearoa
Samoa's Head of State, O le Ao o le Malo, Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aleto'a Sualauvi II, is in Aotearoa for an official visit this week.

Ex-Wallabies unpack Waratahs woes
Ex-Wallabies Stephen Hoiles and Morgan Turinui unpack the Waratahs woes on Between Two Posts

Indy 500 driver lets big news slip
FIA World Endurance Championship race winner Callum Ilott inadvertently revealed he’d be racing in the Indianapolis 500 in a post-race interview gaffe.

Wighton won't end Blues retirement
Jack Wighton says he will not come out of State of Origin retirement even if new Blues coach Michael Maguire asks him to.

Tyson, Paul face-off in New York
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced off in New York ahead of their July fight.

Why a South African leader is poised to unlock Australia’s opener debate
An old foe is taking the reins of an Australian cricket nursery. Can he unlock its potential and end the nation’s opener debate?

Fatal Hillpark house fire: System outage delays ambulance notification
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes, but could not get in touch with ambulance staff through their usual internal system.

No plea yet on alleged shooting charges
Name suppression has been extended for two weeks for the man charged in connection with a shooting in Timaru on May 4.

Mixed views on Palmerston North growing out into the countryside
Palmerston North struggles to strike the right balance between higher density housing and demand for new residential growth.

Some say the Treaty of Waitangi divides NZ – a new survey suggests the opposite is true
New research shows New Zealanders - especially younger ones - see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol, writes Olli Hellmann.