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The next Bozza? James Overy’s (almost) unprecedented rise from Man United to the Socceroos
Teenager James Overy has jumped from Manchester United’s academy to the international stage – an exact retracing of the journey that led to Mark Bosnich’s Socceroos debut 35 years ago.

DCE v Turbo: NRL draw reveals date of Cherry-Evans’ return to face former Manly mates
The NRL has released its opening-round fixtures for 2026, and they are all rippers – while the return of Daly Cherry-Evans to 4 Pines Park with the Roosters is locked in.

Alcaraz stuns Demon with freakish point
Carlos Alcaraz produces an epic moment in his ATP finals clash with Alex de Minaur.

‘He’s saved a couple of boys’ careers’: Ikitau ready to repay Schmidt
In 2023, Len Ikitau was left out of the Wallabies World Cup squad, this year, he is one of the best centres in the world, and he credits coach Joe Schmidt.

Fake it to make it: Why authenticity is overrated
Being our authentic selves at work is fraught with danger, says psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.

Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed ‘moral courage’
The police watchdog also acknowledged the efforts of officers who displayed “commendable integrity and moral courage”

Heavy downpours, strong gales and thunderstorms forecast for North Island
Auckland are in the firing line and the South Island has got off scot free, for now.

Young tennis stars hope international success can inspire community
Two up-and-coming teenage athletes are encouraging more people with Indian heritage to take up the sport.

Shooter still at large after woman shot in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to Shortland St in Wainoni on Monday night in what was believed to be a gang related incident.

Jacob Alon is first Scottish winner of BBC Introducing Artist of the Year
The award celebrates emerging artists who have made a significant impact over the past year with the support of BBC Introducing,

He’s one of the most talented players in the draft, but he’s already planning for corporate life
Zeke Uwland might be the best player in this year’s AFL draft, but there is much more to this high-achieving teenager, who is likened to Errol Gulden.

'Definitely, yes': Ronaldo's reveal about future
Cristiano Ronaldo is asked if he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 to be his last.

Gather Round opener confirmed: Blues face Crows as AFL resists grudge match
It’s the second time the Blues have opened Gather Round against the Crows, having done so the first time the round was played in 2023.

Law ensuring approval of new medicines allowed in other countries passes in Parliament
It passed with support from all parties other than the independent MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.

Andrew Coster's fall from champion of progressive policing
Analysis - Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, the former police commissioner has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.

‘He enabled this’: Louise Nicholas says Andy Coster has a lot to answer for in the Jevon McSkimming scandal
An IPCA report has found ‘significant failings’ in senior police officers’ handling of complaints about former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming

Whitianga SH25 intersecton completely blocked following crash, police say
All traffic should avoid the area around the Moewai Road intersection as there are no diversions in place.

Fire crews put in 'grunt' work to dampen down Tongariro fire hotspots
The crews are monitoring and controlling hotspots in the aftermath of the fire that tore through almost 3000 hectares of Tongariro Park at the weekend.

Hawke's Bay director jailed 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
An employer raped two vulnerable foreign workers after manipulating and "trapping" one of them, and drugging the other.

Weather: Heavy rain hits Bay of Plenty, other places warned they will get some too
Heavy rain is causing localised downpours in Bay of Plenty, west of Opotiki - and other parts of the country should expect some too.