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Tonga: We wouldn’t have let Katoa play if we’d seen this footage of warm-up clash
Tonga have been criticised for allowing Eli Katoa to play after a heavy clash during the warm-up before Sunday’s match, but officials insist they weren’t made aware of crucial video of the incident.

All three of Katoa's head knocks
Eli Katoa suffered three knocks to the head on Sunday before having surgery to remove fluid from his brain.

How US raider sport ‘transcends’ local bids for Brisbane 2032
As contenders for Brisbane Olympics inclusion are shortlisted, an American initiative is pushing to usurp traditional Australian codes.

Half Yours wins 2025 Melbourne Cup
Jamie Melham is the second female jockey in history to win the race, 10 years after Michelle Payne did it on Prince of Penzance.

Melham and Payne share special embrace
Jamie Melham and Michelle Payne share a hug before the winning interview.

‘I just won the Melbourne Cup’: Jamie’s joy as Melham creates history to win 2025 Melbourne Cup
Melham is just the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, and the first to win the coveted cup double - Caulfield and Melbourne.

Experts react to stunning Melham ride
Nine's racing experts react to the incredible ride from Jamie Melham to win the Melbourne Cup on Half Yours.

Over 100 police officers under investigation after breath tests falsified are still working
Police are not ruling out criminal investigations after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were falsified.

Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little's video
New Wellington Mayor Andrew Little posted a video on social media announcing the removal of safety fences, standing on the waterfront.

Why nearly 90,000 Kiwis aren’t working
A growing number of Kiwis are on welfare because of mental health issues, marking a major shift for a system once designed for and focused on physical illness and unemployment.

Married jockeys to make Melbourne Cup history
It's a true family affair at Flemington this year, as Ben and Jamie Melham become the first married couple ever to compete in the Melbourne Cup as jockeys.

Paulo loses his voice after leading Samoan Siva Tau
Samoan captain Junior Paulo leads his team in the pre-game 'Siva Tau' - a traditional war dance.

J-Mac throws down the gauntlet to Zahra
Billy Slater uncovers some friendly rivalry between James McDonald and Mark Zahra.

‘Pathway to prosperity’: Crunch time looms for Tasmanian stadium as order is tabled in parliament
The future of the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils, is likely to be settled soon, after a key order over the contentious construction of a billion-dollar stadium was presented to parliament on Tuesday.

'What just happened?': Melham speaks after Cup win
Jamie Melham speaks to Nine's Billy Slater after winning the Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup results 2025: The finishing order
The official finishing order for the 2025 Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumphant day for Half Yours and jockey Jamie Melham.

AI scribe cuts after-hours admin in hospital EDs, trial finds
But a primary health academic warns it could damage patient trust in the health system.

Waitaki District Council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council's standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.

Kiwi punter’s $730k bet finishes last as Half Yours wins Melbourne Cup
Jamie Melham became just the second female jockey to win the famous race, while one NZ punter saw his “lottery ticket” fall at the final hurdle.

Winston Peters' X account corrected the PM's pronouns in a since-deleted tweet. Why?
Winston Peters says “the lesson was learnt” in response to questions asking why his X account corrected pronouns used by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.