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All Whites v Japan live updates, Kirin Cup final
The All Whites face hosts Japan in the Kirin Cup final.

‘He’s outstanding’: Why George Gregan has been blown away by an 11-Test Wallabies halfback
Ryan Lonergan made his debut for the Wallabies in Auckland last year. He returns this week as one of the team’s most important players.

The Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight. This is why it was the right move
After holding Zach Merrett to his contract in 2025, sacking a coach midway through the season and finishing dead last; the time for tough talk at Essendon is well and truly over.

Roosters players celebrate grand final win
Roosters players celebrate an epic grand final victory, sharing the moment with the fans.

Live: All Whites v Japan football Kirin Cup final at Tokyo National Stadium
Follow all the Kirin Cup action from Tokyo National Stadium. Kick-off is 11.30pm.

Bomb squad called to suspicious item in car near new CRL station
Police located the item at around 6.30pm

Police investigate accused flydubai axe attacker’s time in NZ
Police are investigating Omani national Hammam al-Hammami’s time in this country.

Loafers Lodge blaze: Manslaughter trial begins in Wellington
The trial will cover why it took 12 minutes for a 111 call to be made, 13 minutes for the fire safety system to activate, and why an alarm only sounded on the lower floors, says the Crown.

US inflation impacts New Zealand mortgage rates
New Zealand is being taken along for the ride as US interest rates reach their highest in 25 years.

Two patients were escorted to the dairy. One went AWOL, the other stole a car
The PSA union says there have been serious issues at the hospital unit “for some time”.

Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller
The actor added another award to his cabinet after winning two lead acting Emmys last month.

‘Bouncing down the road’: Dunedin streets purged of dangerous modified cars
Dozens of illegally modified vehicles were targeted in a police operation, including those who happened to drive past to see what all the fuss was about.

With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL
Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

Teddy versus Reece: The battle to be Australia’s World Cup No.1
For all his success this year, James Tedesco is no guarantee to replace Reece Walsh in the Australian fullback jersey in next Thursday’s World Cup opener.

AFL claims grand final TV ratings win, but still plenty for V’landys to crow about
The NRL boss won’t appreciate finishing second in this two-horse race. But the grand final entertainment numbers will make him smile.

Merrett has become a Hawk. This is how they are likely to land King next
In striking contrast to last year’s protracted, ugly and ultimately failed move, this year Zach Merrett became a Hawthorn player on the opening day of trade period.

Two dead, one seriously injured in Dairy Flat crash near Auckland
Emergency services were at the scene on Dairy Flat Highway.

Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking fellow pilot had spent time in NZ, police confirm
Police are now looking into the time Hammam al-Hammami spent in New Zealand.

‘More arrests are on the table’: Qantas hack gang member nabbed
A suspected member of the hacker collective that published 5.7 million Qantas customers’ details is now helping US investigators find his accomplices.

Hit by a car on the highway, young mum refuses to let anger take over
Olivia Newland was changing her toddler’s nappy on the side of the highway when a car struck her, leaving her with horrific injuries.

Petrol cost jumps to highest point since start of war
The price of fuel has reached its highest point since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to live fuel app data.