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Weather: Tropical cyclone in South Pacific could be headed to NZ
MetService said the Category 2 Cyclone Vaianu to the east of Vanuatu is gaining in speed and power.

MacIntyre misses out as Spaun wins Texas Open
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre misses out on a chance to win a third PGA Tour title as he is overtaken by American JJ Spaun at the weather-interrupted Texas Open.

Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Cyclists face fine for running red light as train splits cycling field
Chaos erupts in the Tour of Flanders as bizarre scenes see a train split the field of cyclists in two, with 20 riders facing fines for running the red light.

Essendon coach Brad Scott remains optimistic despite loss to Bulldogs
Brad Scott saw some positive signs in Essendon's loss to the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.

A hero's welcome for Iraq football coach Graham Arnold at Sydney Airport
Iraqis in Australia have welcomed Graham Arnold home at Sydney Airport after he led an epic qualifying campaign to get the national football team to the World Cup.

Nick Politis wanted to sack Victor Radley. Now he can’t wait to see him return for Roosters
The billionaire Roosters chairman banned the forward for 10 games without pay, but was there to watch him at training on Monday ahead of his return to the side this weekend.

US superstar Sha'Carri wins Stawell Gift
Superstar US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson wins the 2026 Stawell Gift women's 120m final ahead of local teen Charlotte Nielsen.

Three bouncy castles and some mini jeeps in a paddock: An Easter festival’s underwhelming ‘rides’
A woman claims she was misled by "deceiving" advertising after attractions were largely absent and stalls closed hours earlier than scheduled.

'The final indignity' - Families battle to claw back care home cash
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

Adam Scott is afforded an annual luxury as a Masters winner. His dad is the big winner
Scott, who in 2013 became the first Australian to win the major, arrived at Augusta National on Sunday to kick off a yearly tradition during Masters week.

American star's nervy Stawell Gift semi
American sprint sensation Sha'Carri Richardson gives commentators a heart attack by pulling up at the end of her Stawell Gift semi final.

Robson speaks on fight for Blues No.9 jumper
Reece Robson speaks to media about battling with Cronulla Sharks' Blayke Brailey for the NSW's Blues No. 9 jumper.

Sha’Carri Richardson triumphs in Stawell Gift women’s final
The American sprint star arrived in Stawell feted as the fastest woman on the planet, and proved that was true in a stunning race from the rear of the field.