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Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders
A number of informal bike rides are planned across Auckland, they say.

Man Utd can win Premier League next season - Mount
Manchester United's Mason Mount feels the club can end their 13-year wait for a Premier League title next season.

Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby's search for a crossover star
Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn's talent agency in the hope of boosting his profile, but why has rugby found it so hard to forge mainstream figureheads?

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

‘My country needs you’: The PM’s pitch and family BBQ that convinced Luai to commit to Chiefs
PNG Chiefs officials wooed their No.1 signing over koftas, kebabs and backyard footy, but it was an impassioned plea by premier James Marape that convinced him to sign.

Has the need for speed turned the NRL into touch footy? These numbers suggest otherwise
There’s a perception among players, coaches and fans that the game has become faster and less safe in 2026. But is that really the case?

‘Tried to build the Taj Mahal with budget for a granny flat’: Demons’ Caulfield deadline revealed
The Demons have been given a 60-day deadline to prove they can fund the $100 million training centre or the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust will look for alternative tenants.

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Music & methods - why Forest could be Europa League favourites
A recent revival has lifted Nottingham Forest's hopes as they chase their Europa League dream against Aston Villa.

Ukraine volunteer claims MP stole idea to donate ventilators - to divert them to Cuba
Steve Witherden MP has been accused of plagiarism over a letter written to him about the ventilators.

China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns
Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down
Nadine Buzzard-Quashie speaks for first time about her "David and Goliath battle" against two police forces.

Oil price jumps after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

‘Compromised draft’: Why Ross Lyon says AFL changes fail
The Saints, through club president Andrew Bassat, have led the charge for the new rules but say the changes do not go far enough.

Todd Payten is the only NRL coach without a deal for 2027. Here’s what he thinks of that
The Cowboys have been in no rush to extend their head coach, who brings his side to Sydney seeking a sixth victory of the season on Friday night against Canterbury.

Chiefs bosses trumpet Luai signing
PNG Chiefs lift the lid on their whirlwind pursuit of Jarome Luai in a press conference to trumpet his signing.