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Rapid Recap | MW19: Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Fulham's visit to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in Premier League Matchweek 19 action.

Illness strikes Team Australia ahead of United Cup as Joint ordered to rest
Australia’s top-ranked female player Maya Joint was absent from team commitments on Friday as she tries to overcome illness before her opening match on Saturday.

NRL tightens anti-tampering rules to prevent clubs publicly courting players
Signing Lachlan Galvin was a coup for Bulldogs boss Phil Gould. But not everyone was impressed.

Smith eyes winning charge from ex-Hong Kong sprinter at Randwick
It has been a long and frustrating run for trainer Matt Smith with Beauty Charge, but he hopes the stars will align for him at Randwick on Saturday.

Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions

Iranian Defense Ministry offers contracts via crypto in attempt to bypass sanctions

Israel's Farsi social media encourages Iranian protesters

Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

Christmas tree fire in China misrepresented as arson by 'Islamist' in Britain

$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
There have been a number of problems reported in recent weeks for Ikea, which opened its first New Zealand shop in early December.

Mayoral Relief Fund activated for Horowhenua residents after severe weather
Mayor Bernie Wanden said the weather has been incredibly challenging for many people, particularly over the holidays.

Frustration as Auckland's storm-damaged tracks still shut off
It's nearly three years since the double-hit of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, and little progress has been made.

Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
The police received a call about 7pm on Thursday night, reporting a teenager was caught in a rip.

Maori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Maori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'
As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

Technical issue halts first point of match
The United Cup got off to a slow start after a technical failure interrupted the first point of the match between Argentina and Spain.

‘This is our grand final’: But SCG curator isn’t feeling the heat ahead of Ashes finale
The Boxing Day Test was over inside two days. SCG curator Adam Lewis has given an early indication of how the pitch will play in Sydney.

Neale steps down as captain amid wife split
Lachie Neale has stood down as Brisbane co-captain, confirming he and his wife have separated.

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'I'll carry this my entire life. You can't heal': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discusses her trauma

Fire and Emergency receives 15 calls for help during strike
The callouts included a small grassfire near Whangarei.

Watch: Auckland Hearts prevail despite White Ferns duo paying price for ‘busy shots’
Attempting "busy shots'' cost White Ferns Izzy Gaze and Brooke Halliday dearly but it didn't prevent the Auckland Hearts' from beating the Wellington Blaze by five wickets.

Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026
Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI-driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

Quick actions save teen caught in rip at Paritutu Beach
Central Districts duty officer Inspector Ashley Gurney said the outcome could have been far worse without the quick action of those involved.