NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

29 Aug 2026

Search

Get 5 years of AdGuard VPN protection for a one-time $34.97
TL;DR: Pay just $34.97 (MSRP $359.40) for 5 years of AdGuard VPN and connect up to 10 devices at once through Sept. 3. VPN subscriptions have a habit of becoming another annual bill. This AdGuard VPN offer lets new users pay $34.97 once and receive five years of access, compared with its $359.40 MSRP. One account supports...

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

‘Beat fire with fire’: Wallabies braced for Argentina’s mountain cauldron
Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is looking forward to playing in one of rugby’s most hostile venues.

Ten Bulldogs miss training with COVID-19 days out from season-defining clash
More than a quarter of Canterbury’s NRL squad were kept away from training on Monday, just days out from a must-win match against Penrith.

‘No urgency’: Carey calls on selectors to back Labuschagne after another poor series
Marnus Labuschagne averaged just 12 against Bangladesh as his lean trot continued. But who would replace him if he were to be dropped?

Tszyu's testy presser before world title eliminator
Nikita Tszyu gives some sarcastic answers when asked about his word title eliminator against Ben Mahoney.

‘Walk a day in my shoes’: Luai hits back after ‘most overpaid player ever’ criticism
Even a rival NRL player has weighed in on the debate about Jarome Luai and his worth. The cashed-up Tiger responded on Sunday night.

AFL boss addresses Swans sexual assault investigation
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has addressed the police investigation involving five Swans players, saying "respect for women is not negotiable".

Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark says he is "one of the best players in the world" after he survives a fightback from Rory McIlroy to win the BMW Championship.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain
There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

AFL boss grilled amid Swans scandal
AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon says respect for women is "not negotiable" as he reacts to the Swans scandal.

Five Swans players banned from attending Brownlow
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the five Swans players suspended by Sydney for breaching the club’s behavioural standards have also been banned from attending the Brownlow Medal count.

Talented gelding a Force to be reckoned with at Newcastle
Force March has not raced since an impressive second at Wyong in early April, but she is set to return in style on Tuesday.