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Man United strike first against Newcastle
Patrick Dorgu scores a cracking goal for Manchester United in his side's clash against Newcastle.

‘It was a tough position’: Why Matildas star had to leave German juggernaut
A rising Matildas sensation had secured a move to one of the world football’s biggest clubs. Soon after, she was back home.

Souths were desperate to re-sign Koloamatangi. Here’s why they couldn’t
The Rabbitohs’ roster is top-heavy with high earners. Inevitably, someone was going to be squeezed out.

A luxury jet has just landed in Wellington - but who’s on board?
Flight tracking data suggests the aircraft may be linked to an owner based in the Netherlands.

Watch: Newborn dolphin captured taking its first breath off Akaroa Harbour
The footage, shared on social media by Akaroa Dolphins, has wowed viewers with rare glimpse into the earliest moments of a dolphin’s life.

Houthi leader says future rounds of fighting with Israel likely

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Bamonte, who became a full member of The Cure in 1990, "passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas".

Housing First Otautahi launches rapid response to homelessness, finding an increase in elderly with no home
The service encountered an 87-year-old woman living on the streets in its first week of operation.

One seriously injured, another in custody after Hamilton assault
One person has been left seriously injured following an assault in Hamilton with another person taken into custody.

Fishermen whose boat sank were well-prepared - police
Three fishermen rescued on Friday night after their boat started taking on water did "everything right", police say.

‘Didn’t know I could do that’: Man Utd defender scores stunning winner to beat Newcastle
Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table and compounded Newcastle’s domestic woes.

Ladi6’s compassionate message to driver after Christmas Day crash
The crash on Harbour View Road happened just after midday on Thursday and resulted in multiple cars being damaged.

‘Short Tests are bad for business’: How MCG carnage could spark change on pitch preparation
Cricket Australia lost about $4 million in revenue from the two-day Test in Perth and, with 90,000 expected on Sunday, will likely be hit even harder if the Boxing Day Test does not see a third day.

50 years ago Mark Edmondson, ranked 212 in the world, won the Australian Open. How?
The most improbable and somewhat mysterious 1976 Australian Open men’s singles champion remains etched in sporting folklore as the lowest-ranked grand slam singles winner of all time.

Ashes Boxing Day Test LIVE: High drama at the ’G with England less than 100 runs from victory in captivating two-day match
Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the MCG on Friday.

Supermaxis Comanche and LawConnect continue close duel in Sydney to Hobart
Just over 24 hours into the race that began Friday in Sydney harbour and ends on the island state of Tasmania, Comanche had a four nautical mile lead.

England fight back as Australia wickets tumble on ‘shocker’ MCG pitch
Former greats from both nations were criticising the pitch again after a flurry of wickets before lunch on day two of a dramatic Boxing Day test.

Watch: Super Smash star swallows fly while talking live on air
Marina Lamplough was running through what she brought to the Northern Brave’s Christmas potluck dinner, when she had an unexpected bite to eat.

Jeffrey Epstein told prison staff he wasn’t suicidal days before his death, new records reveal
Jeffrey Epstein told prison staff he would not take his own life in the days before he died by suicide, according to newly released US Justice Department documents.

Five things to turn your backyard into an oasis at any size
Size shouldn’t matter when it comes to creating a relaxing, beautiful space to enjoy outside this summer.