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‘Flying’ Indra is 15 and new to the World Cup scene. She’s already won two medals
Australian Indra Brown has two medals from two World Cup starts since her debut in December, and now the 15-year-old Melburnian is eyeing off the 2026 Olympics.

‘Wouldn’t be ideal’: Steve Smith delivers emphatic retirement response
Usman Khawaja’s storybook SCG farewell has raised the question whether the batting great has considered following suit.

NRL coaches sweat on return of injured stars worth more than $10 million
Some of the NRL’s top earners are racing the clock for round-one selection.

Private health records surface on dark web after Manage My Health hack
Private health records, linked to the Manage My Health ransomware attack, appear to have surfaced on the dark web.

How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors
Behind the postcard-perfect scenery of glaciers, steep cliffs and waterfalls lies a high-stakes operation to keep the road open and safe no matter the weather.

‘Dropped out of the sky’: Helicopter crashes near Whangamata
Emergency services responded to the incident occurred on Saturday at 1.10pm.

Serious injuries reported after two-vehicle crash closes major highway
Traffic diverted on state highways near Waipu and Dargaville as emergency services respond.

Why a groundbreaking new TV show disappeared without a trace
Choosing high-profile tech boffin James Curran as co-host proved to be disastrous.

Weather: North Island braces for the next wave of heavy rain
Heavy rain is expected in the east, while thunderstorms are threatening Northland and Auckland.

Owner of 'abandoned' bike left near Lake Ohau identified
The bike was left at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake Ohau Road, and had been there since at least 27 December.

History-making female jockey dies aged 77
Diane Crump, who became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and then became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died.

Watch: Bewilderment as freakish catch attempt signalled six runs in Big Bash
Is it out? Is it four? Is it six? Stunning catch attempt goes unrewarded in BBL game between Heat and Stars.

Test cricket doesn’t need five-day pitches to survive
The game wasn’t conceived to satisfy broadcast schedules or justify hotel bookings. It was invented to ask a single question: can you survive this?

Mertens stuns rival in epic rally
Elise Mertens gets her United Cup off to a flying start, winning an epic rally early in her match with Lin Zhu.

How Australia could play a role in boosting England’s chances Down Under
These Ashes have proven the folly of so much pre-series hype. England need help to break a cycle of uncompetitive bouts in Australia.

'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal

Multi-Story Building Collapses, 4 Feared to Be Trapped

Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot's Vancouver arrest

As SpaceX Readies for Massive IPO, This Is the Space Stock You Should Be Buying

AppLovin Stock Just Plunged Below a Key Support Level. Should You Buy the Dip?

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode
Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

No injuries after helicopter crashes at Whangamata airfield
Police said initial indications suggest there are no injuries.

Multiple injured, road closed after Northland crash
Police have said initial indications are that multiple people are injured, some seriously.

Historic hotel reopens, with owner vowing to 'bring it back to life’
The 150-year-old Hurunui Hotel, which sits on SH7 in North Canterbury, reopened in November after being closed while on the market and unable to find a buyer.