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Melissa Tuapawa sentenced in Wellington over dog attack on young girl
Thanos the dog had been classified as "dangerous" after its first attack.

Reece Walsh on James Tedesco and ‘paying top dollar’ to solve his mystery issue
Jack Bostock bagged a hat-trick on debut, but Reece Walsh was just as excellent in the World Cup opener – and he thanked his fellow Australian No.1.

Which horse is expected to win the Caulfield Cup
Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Caulfield Cup.

Carlton off-field crisis deepens after defender suspended for drink-driving
After an encouraging end to their season on the field, things have turned particularly sour off the field for the Blues, who now have two players suspended for the start of next season.

Maher than likely: The horse we expect to win the Caulfield Cup
Ciaron Maher has five runners in the Caulfield Cup. The odds of winning are in his favour.

Australian rugby stars gear up for historic ‘quadruple header’
All Australia’s senior rugby sides – both men’s and women’s in sevens and 15s – will be in action at Accor Stadium in an unprecedented four-game schedule.

RNZ funder kept in dark for six days over finance chief's sudden exit
RNZ's major funder has requested "better communication" from the public broadcaster after being kept in the dark for nearly a week about its chief financial officer's resignation.

Worst staffing shortage Starship Hospital nurses have seen, as cancer treatments delayed
Nurses who spoke with RNZ say there is a lack of experienced staff who are able to do chemotherapy - and new graduates can't fix the issue.

Fuel price tops $4 for 95 at the pump
An AA spokesperson says they're not expecting much fuel price relief soon.

Independent review to examine Christchurch City Mission's care of Braydon Hepworth
Mission board chair Jane Evans said the review would examine Hepworth's time with the mission and the decision-making involved in his care.

Affordable rentals deal a win for ratepayers and elderly, New Plymouth mayor says
Habitat for Humanity Central Region will lease the units at full-market value and offer them to tenants on the government's housing waiting list.

The WhatsApp message, the deal, the pressure and perks: The tell all on Ka Ying Rising
Champion trainer David Hayes reflects on the WhatsApp message that changed his life.

Jack is about to run a race with no finish line. The goal, to be the last man standing
Jack Hanley will live up to his Instagram handle - ‘The Crazy Running Man’ - this weekend and possibly well into next week.

'Just leave': A-League villain fires up at journalist
Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove reacted angrily after being questioned by a journalist about a suspension loophole his club used.

Australia’s rugby players are looking for money in the wrong places
The World Cup windfall must go towards the game’s future, and not the current crop of Wallabies – no matter what the Rugby Union Players Association says.

NRL wins early skirmish in battle over Chiefs name as parties prepare to ‘duke it out’ in court
A judge has turned down New Zealand Rugby’s bid for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the new PNG team’s efforts to attract players.

‘Hard-earned closure’: Dancers speak out after landmark Calendar Girls ruling
Former Calendar Girls dancers say an Employment Court ruling that they were employees brings “hard-earned closure” after years of legal action.

Eight New Zealand artists to share $400,000 in Arts Foundation Laureate Awards
The recipients will share $400,000 in no-strings-attached awards recognising their contribution to New Zealand’s cultural life and supporting whatever they choose to create next.