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Lawson a no-show in Q3, will start race in ninth after teammate’s penalty
Liam Lawson will start from ninth position on the grid for the US Grand Prix after not even entering his car for the third round of qualifying.

Person critical after late-night Auckland assault, alleged offender remains at large
A person is in a critical condition after a late-night assault in Auckland and the alleged offender has yet to be located after fleeing the scene, police say.

To drop or not to drop: Our ‘selectors’ on the Marnus dilemma dividing Australian cricket
Calling for change is easy. Making the right moves is much more difficult. Our cricket scribes pick their XIs for the third Test, with the series on the line.

Sydney to host Super Netball grand final for first time
It’s been 18 years since Sydney’s netball fans last had the chance to watch a grand final at home.

Selectors’ disdain for Sheffield Shield is sabotaging the Test team
Nic Maddinson’s inclusion for the South Africa series laid bare the low regard in which selectors hold the domestic first-class competition, and it is costing Australia.

Woman whose cancer was almost missed wants breast density reporting in screening
The Breast Cancer Foundation said the current one-size-fits-all approach had failed some women.

Highway closed after crash between car, train in Bay of Plenty
Te Puke Highway was closed, as a helicopter landed to assist one person in critical condition.

National sets out first actions if re-elected in 100 day plan
The 26-point plan compiles various announcements from the campaign as well as other commitments.

Motorcycle crash injures one, closes part of Christchurch motorway
Police said the crash happened around 5:55am on the Halswell Junction off-ramp.

Motorcyclist in serious condition as crash closes motorway off-ramp
Emergency services rushed to the Halswell Junction off-ramp on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway after the crash occurred at about 5.55am.

Phoenix target first win as Bev Priestman’s side face Victory
The Phoenix are chasing their first win after last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to defending champions Melbourne City.

Broncos’ Chief concern over Carrigan partner’s PNG trip
Brisbane’s fears over the Chiefs’ pulling power has led them to question why Nine’s Bronte Gildea was part of the media pack who descended on Port Moresby last week.

‘Nothing will ever live up to it’: Phillip Island prepares for life after MotoGP
This weekend locals and business owners are trying to balance wanting to celebrate the last race, while acknowledging the economic uncertainty that awaits them.

You’re an NRL star thinking about joining the Chiefs? This is what your life in PNG will be like
Chiefs players will be seeing a lot of the airport, and it’s not just because they are travelling to away games every second week. PNG life will be very different to Sydney or Brisbane.

Gabriel seals vital Arsenal victory
Gabriel seals a vital Arsenal victory with a headed goal in a 2-0 win over Everton.

Volkanovski retains UFC featherweight title
Australian Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight title with a second-round technical knockout of Movsar Evloev.

Christchurch motorway off-ramp reopens after serious motorcycle crash
Police said the crash happened around 5:55am on the Halswell Junction off-ramp.

Where Saturday’s $15m Lotto ticket was sold
The winning ticket was bought on MyLotto by an Auckland player.

Toa Samoa run in 13 tries to one in win over Kumuls at World Cup
After a close first half, Toa Samoa were runaway winners over PNG in the Rugby League World Cup.

Opportunity to set up Future Generations Commissioner for government's long-term impacts
"Governments come and go, priorities change, and long-term plans get thrown out," Opporunity leader Qiulae Wong said.