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Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua face off
The YouTuber and former heavyweight champion faced off for the first time ahead of their fight in December.

NHL Highlights: Pittsburgh Penguins v Minnesota Wild
Watch the highlights from the NHL showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Minnesota Wild from PPG Paints Arena.

Alex Albon falls victim to slippery conditions in Las Vegas
F1 in Las Vegas takes no prisoners in the rain as drivers careened into the barriers in wet conditions, including Williams' Alex Albon.

Elon Musk Says the Job of the Future is No Longer Coding, It’s ‘No Job’ At All. Here’s How Investors Can Prepare.

Prozac ‘no better than placebo’ for depression in children: study
The authors carried out a meta analysis of 12 large trials involving Prozac, published between 1997 and 2024.

Ngai Tahu takes Crown to High Court over proposed changes to Conservation Act
Proposed changes include streamlining and centralising conservation land management, and a review of Section 4 of the Conservation Act.

Lid lifted on proposed NZ20 T20 cricket league
Details have been unveiled about how a new-look T20 franchise competition is planning to be run in New Zealand from next season.

Inside the small rural town rocked by a crime beyond belief
Normally a town you drive through on the way to somewhere else, the rural community of Sanson was thrust into the spotlight this week.

When efficiency isn’t enough: why tech leaders need to upgrade their nervous system
Tech leaders must upgrade their nervous system, not just their tools, to lead resilient teams and thrive amid relentless efficiency and stress.

An era of reclamation: How Wicked helped Ariana Grande find joy again
New York Times: Inside Ariana Grande’s transformation for Wicked: For Good.

It’s official: Turkey will be boss of COP31 climate talks

This Charming Canadian Town Offers A Lake Ontario Getaway With Family-Friendly Fun

Lebanon's President Aoun says country ready for agreement to end Israeli strikes

Sports quiz: What was the final score when England beat the All Blacks?
Test your sporting knowledge with our weekly quiz on current sports events.

The Ashes, first Test, day two live: Boland goes bang, bang, bang, Root fails again as Perth Test takes another dramatic turn
Brendon McCullum’s Bazballers can smell the fear in Australia’s dressing room after a chaotic opening day. Follow the day two action from Perth live.

‘Drawing a long bow’: CA boss defends Khawaja’s pre-Ashes golf after back spasms
Usman Khawaja’s round of golf on Thursday was his third of the week, after also playing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter
A person and their dog were extracted by helicopter, after getting stuck about 60 metres down.

Lawson to start sixth at Las Vegas Grand Prix despite timing error
The Kiwi Racing Bulls driver was strong in a rain-hit qualifying session in the desert.

Fatal Sanson fire: 'It will take time to get answers for the family,' say police
Police are still investigating what caused the blaze that killed Dean, Goldie, Hugo and August Field.

Watch: Starc leads Australia fightback with stunning caught and bowled on day two of the Ashes
England took a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 early on the second morning of the Ashes cricket series Saturday.

When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye
Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

Canada Post, largest union announce tentative contract agreement

Serious crash shuts Matamata road
Police are responding to a serious crash, after a pedestrian was struck by a car.