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Scott Boland was irresistible for South Africa – and for Nathan Lyon
On a day dominated by rain, Nathan Lyon’s omission and Scott Boland’s double strike were heavy with meaning.

Who the players rate as the cream of the crop in this year’s AFL draft
We asked 12 of this year’s top draft prospects who they thought were the best young players on offer to AFL clubs in 2026. Two had themselves at the top of the list.

Election 2026: Latest poll shows boost for Labour/Greens/Opportunity, expert reacts to National justice proposal
The latest Poll of Polls shows National has the highest average predicted party vote.

Can students afford to live away from home for university anymore?
As first-year university students take the next step into adulthood, some are giving up a traditional experience long seen as a pathway to independence because it's no longer affordable.

Trump approves emergency declarations for Guam, CNMI as Champi moves away
The US president has approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands after Super Typhoon Champi narrowly missed Guam.

ADHD diagnosis rule changes still affected by postcode lottery
Many practices are informing patients they are not currently offering ADHD services, as none of their staff have the relevant expertise.

Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround
One police investigator put 350,000 lines of Chinese audio data into Google Translate.

National's pledge to remove right to silence when a child is murdered 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say
National's proposal flips the burden of proof on its head, one defence lawyer warns.

Explainer: What are the US midterms and why are they a big deal?
Explainer - They may alter the balance of power in Trump's America. What exactly are the midterms and how do they work?

Behind the push to get more young people on the electoral roll
With less than a week until the enrolment deadline, a youth-led campaign is taking a different approach to engaging rangatahi.

The superannuation debate and the KiwiSaver election
Politicians agree something has to be done about the economic burden of superannuation, but they all have a different spin on how New Zealand can cope.

‘Like he’s playing backyard footy’: Kangaroos newest star reveals inspiration behind stunning debut
Jack Bostock says he has embraced Mark Nawaqanitawase’s high-risk, high reward style of play as he sets the World Cup alight.

Huge payday in India puts Kiwi golfer on brink of PGA Tour
Daniel Hillier shot a final-round 67 to finish runner-up at the DP World India Championship and move closer to a 2027 PGA Tour card.

Delays and cancellations on the CRL over fire alarm at Karanga-a-hape station
East West trains were initially not stopping at Maungawhau, Karanga-a-Hape and Te Waihorotiu stations.

Watch: EPL player channels David Beckham with stunning goal from halfway line
The Paraguay international's shot revived memories of a strike from a similar range from David Beckham when playing for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season.

On board the ACT Party's Big Pinky
RNZ political reporter Lauren Crimp climbs aboard the ACT Party's statement set of wheels for a Sunday on the campaign trail.

Backroads to the Beehive: Coal, politics and division on the West Coast
With less than three weeks until Election Day, RNZ hits the places and people where the political spotlight does not usually shine.

Rail safety systems 'have to evolve' as concerns raised over trains running red lights
Much of the country's rail network relies on people seeing signals. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says that must change.

Poll of polls shows both left and right blocs now have equal chance of being govt
Follow the election campaign live.

Baby Ru's death: Why is it taking so long to hold anyone accountable?
Police say a dedicated team continues to work full-time on the investigation.