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Australia beat White Ferns by two wickets in first T20 international
Look back at live coverage of the first T20I between the White Ferns and Australia in Sydney.

Silver Ferns continue home dominance of Australia as Jackson, Nweke shine
The Silver Ferns haven’t lost to Australia at home since March 2021.

State Highway 2 blocked by spill from a truck
The road is expected to be blocked for some time to allow time to clean up, police said just after 9pm on Sunday.

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A whirlwind of education change
The government now has unprecedented control over the various levers that influence the school system, but has it really strengthened education in Aotearoa?

Watch: Dolphin in river freed by fire crews and divers
Marine medics work to remove netting from its beak and release the dolphin back towards the sea.

Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed
Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.

Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.

Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

Aitutaki braces for Tropical Cyclone Wati
The Aitutaki Island Council in the Cook Islands has activated its emergency operations centre as Tropical Cyclone Wati approaches.

White Ferns batting first in opening T20 against Australia
Follow live coverage of the first T20I between the White Ferns and Australia in Sydney.

Silver Ferns player ratings: Tell us how they performed in first test win over Australia
We want your take on how each of the Silver Ferns performed against Australia.

White Ferns v Australia live updates: First T20 International from North Sydney Oval
All the action from the T20 International series opener from North Sydney.

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White Ferns face Australia in first Twenty20 international
Follow live coverage of the first T20I between the White Ferns and Australia.

After Dubois' dominant win, what's next for heavyweight boxing?
After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?

Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.