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Labour leader Chris Hipkins announces engagement to partner Toni Grace
He first confirmed the relationship during his concession speech on the evening of the 2023 election.

NFL star ejected in wild scenes
Steelers star Jalen Ramsey is ejected for throwing a punch at Bengals wide receiver Jamarr Chase.

'Vulnerable' NFL star's emotional presser
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields speaks to media after his team's win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

England’s No.3s have had a terrible run in Australia. Will Ollie Pope be the next to suffer?
Performances against Australia this summer will dictate whether the batter keeps his place in the England line-up.

The build-up to the Ashes
Catch up on the best of our coverage of the lead-up to this summer’s big Test series between Australia and England.

Origin of the Ashes: Cricket Australia unveils new energy sponsor to replace Alinta
Energy has been a tricky sponsorship category for CA since the end of the Alinta deal, partly because men’s Test captain Pat Cummins has been a vocal advocate for reductions in carbon emissions.

Tributes follow sudden death of 28-year-old Australian Paralympic gold medallist
As well as setting world records, cyclist Paige Greco won three medals at the Tokyo Games.

‘I hit the jackpot’: Chris Hipkins announces engagement to partner Toni Grace
The couple have been together for two years.

Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe election as voters report ballots cast without consent
The petition argues the result of the local body election is inconsistent with historic voting patterns and warrants examination.

Watch: Police discuss murder-suicide of three children and father in Sanson fire
August, Hugo, and Goldie died along with their father, Dean Field, in a house fire on Saturday.

‘A passionate Nelsonian’: Tributes flow for Guy Williams’ father
Gary Williams was the owner-operator of McDonald’s franchises, and a dedicated sports administrator, including managing the Nelson Giants basketball team.

Crane driver flagged power line danger before his death
Wesley Talakai was killed after he struck live lines with his truck-mounted crane outside a building site in Auckland.

McIlroy downed in playoff thriller
Matt Fitzpatrick nails the final putt to defeat Rory McIlroy in the season-closing World Tour Championship.

Pandemonium ignites as Ireland keeps World Cup hopes alive
Ireland sealed a stunning comeback win against Hungary as Irish striker Troy Parrott scored his fifth goal in two games.

Tributes follow sudden death of 28-year-old Paralympic gold medallist
As well as setting world records, cyclist Paige Greco won three medals at the Tokyo Games.

Sky Sports’ female-focused channel was condescending rubbish. Women deserve better
Sky Sports’ Halo was meant to champion female athletes. Three days of pink subtitles, matcha references and focus on male athletes’ relationships later, the channel is gone.

Long-serving Hurricanes chief executive resigns after board changes
Avan Lee resigns following board changes and a decade leading the Super Rugby club.

Man drowns while swimming at Wairarapa beach
A man in his 50s has died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale Beach.

Minister Moutchou ends New Caledonia visit: political announcements, no new financial commitment
Naïma Moutchou's visit also coincided with another formal announcement from one major "moderate" component of the pro-independence movement to officialise an already existing split with the FLNKS.

NFL player critically wounded in New York shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot in the abdomen and is in a critical, but stable condition in hospital, police say.