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Watch: Kele Lasaqa’s wonder try helps All Blacks Sevens reach semis
Down a point with time almost up, the flyer produced a sizzling piece of magic.

Boaties told to steer clear of Akaroa waters after tourist boat carrying diesel grounded
Environment Canterbury says the boat was carrying 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board and around 120 litres of other oils in sealed containers and engines combined.

Teenage running sensation breaks Sir John Walker’s NZ mile record
Teenager Sam Ruthe is New Zealand’s fastest miler.

'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?
The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta.

Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.

‘With ICE, we make granita’: Anti-ICE protests erupt in Milan ahead of Winter Olympics
Plans for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to assist the American delegation at Milano-Cortina 2026 have triggered widespread anger and confusion in Milan and exposed deep unease about the agency’s reputation abroad.

Why one smile makes Carlos Alcaraz the most dangerous man in tennis
It is reasonable to surmise that Alcaraz is somehow unbothered by the mounting expectation around him.

Naked Sport: Why a crime reporter is investigating England’s Ashes fiasco
There is a precedent. After all, Richie Benaud had a stint as a crime reporter.

Ekiteke's classy finish for double
Hugo Ekiteke's classy finish for a goal double for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Fiji 7s dominate Pacific sports headlines for the weekend
The Fijians finished day one of the Singapore Sevens, the third tournament of the 2025/2026 HSBC SVNS Series, with three wins.

Police appeal for witnesses after man assaulted outside Napier nightclub
Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley said police were called at around 1am to West Quay in Ahuriri where the man was located unresponsive on the ground.

Quake strikes near Tonga
The 5.8-magnitude tremor hit northeast of 'Eua just before 10am.

Man in critical condition after assault outside Napier nightclub
Police appeal for witnesses after the early-morning incident on West Quay.

A Slam four years in the making - Rybakina's return to top
Why 'unstoppable' Elena Rybakina will believe her Australian Open triumph can begin a period of sustained success after ending a four-year wait for her second major title.

More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.

King surprises Parkrun joggers for second year in a row
This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate.

Storm’s latest offer rebuffed as new details emerge in Lomax stoush
As the warring parties prepare to head to the Supreme Court, new twists have emerged in Zac Lomax’s bid to return to the NRL.

What happened when Keaon Koloamatangi called Wayne Bennett on Christmas Eve
The South Sydney enforcer on bowing out a winner with the Bunnies – and what appealed to him about St George Illawarra.

Tensions boil over in stoppage time
West Ham's Jean-Clair Todibo receives a red card after a fight breaks out against Chelsea.

One killed in crash north of Gisborne
A person has died after an early morning crash on a remote road north of Gisborne.