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Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.

After 20 years, the glory days are back at Marconi’s ‘Palace’. Are they here to stay?
The giant ball outside Marconi Stadium tells the story of a club that slipped into obscurity when the A-League began, but is now working towards a brighter future.

Smarter? Has this star English batsman just conceded Bazball may need a tweak?
England No.3 Ollie Pope was forced to answer questions about England’s batting approach and some of his teammates being photographed not wearing a helmet on an e-scooter.

Five questions with world surfing champ Molly Picklum
Australia’s world champ surfer on starting at Nippers, the world’s heaviest waves – and the surfers that are “pretty to watch”.

Luck of the Irish may deliver for Waller stable
Irish-bred Man Of Worth has had only one start for the Chris Waller stable since arriving in Australia in early spring last year.

Historic candlestick returns to St Paul's church in Paihia, Northland
One of three artefacts stolen from St Paul's altar in Paihia in 2022 has been handed in under mysterious circumstances.

Pacific pushes Tuna Commission on high seas fishing
"Our priorities are albacore and high seas transshipment," Marshall Islands official says, as Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission members meet. Every December, fisheries officials from the Marshall Islands and...

Veterans ruling: Govt plans 'could include a legislative response'
The government is facing an extra $1.4 billion liability, but has not ruled out further legal action.

'Grinch' mayor who campaigned on cost-cutting may save city’s festival
A new mayor who dresses up as the Grinch for Christmas says his cutback-council may revive New Plymouth's cancelled winter Festival of Lights.

Awarua RSA president 'gutted' after thieves rip plaques from soldiers' graves
Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect.

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026
Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly that.

McIlroy's greatest win
Star golfer Rory McIlroy described the 2013 Australian Open win as the best of his career. This was the nail-biting finish.

Will Matt Lodge’s infamous New York crime cost him a trip to Vegas?
The journeyman prop is expected to sign with North Queensland, who play Newcastle at Allegiant Stadium in next year’s season-opener.

Scott set to live out Aussie Open 'dreams'
Adam Scott reveals why he is excited to live out his Australian Open dreams this week in Melbourne.

Bears announce first big signing
Former Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton becomes a big foundation signing for the Perth Bears.

American Samoa reach second round of football world cup qualifier
American Samoa has reached the second round of the FIFA women's world cup qualifier, for the first time, beating the Cook Islands 4-0 in Rarotonga.

Parents warned some students may have eaten school lunches covered in mould
School says students were given meals with contaminated food in what it is calling a “significant health and safety breach”.

The shadow in the doorway was a stranger watching. He watched other people that night too
Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident and had been charged with burglary, making an intimate visual recording, and possessing ecstasy.

14-year-old arrested after ‘staunch’ Christchurch dairy owner stabbed in robbery
Kamlesh Patel was known as a “staunch” dairy owner who was not afraid to put up a fight