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Proteas ensure this bewitching series will get Cape Town climax it deserves
The unpredictable series will go into its final day with the result still very much in doubt. Recent history suggests the target of 288 is within the sights of Pat Cummins’ men.

Sport, hands down, is an art form in its own right
Is there a better sound than the roar from the MCG? The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s percussion section is good – but not that good.

Cormier favourite for Derby Day
Flemington is set to be alight with a huge day of racing for the 2026 Derby Day, with previews saying Cormier and Stormy Marco the favourites.

Party Rock Anthem singer struggled with mental health before death
Lauren Bennett, who featured on LMFAO's hit song, was found dead by her husband.

Australian ‘Goat’ is a shadow of his former self
Australian spinner was once a destructive force but now concedes runs freely as South Africa set up a gripping final day at Newlands

‘Life-changing for us:’ Couple stunned by $15.25 million powerball win
The husband was cooking a late dinner when he found out the life changing news.

Can the health system deliver parties' election promises?
Hot on the heels of a hard-hitting flu season, healthcare is shaping up as a major election issue.

New arrangement for rugby in Samoa
SASNOC now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.

How Bristol shaped Maya Jama before her TV fame
The Love Island host's journey from leaving Bristol as a teenager to reaching the BBC show's grand final.

Fetu Samoa beat England to seal historic World Cup semi-final spot
Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final by beating England.

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Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me
Last time I checked, Australia was a free country – which, for the hard of thinking, means Jillaroos players can express themselves however they want.

The day that cost a Socceroo a spot in the Premier League and a trip to the World Cup
Despite two massive setbacks, Riley McGree still believes his best football is ahead of him.

Election live: Politicians begin final push to election day
Follow the latest as politicians hit the campaign trail in the final weekend before election day.

Election 2026 live updates: Split-vote ad appears again in paper
Act-NZ First tactical voting ad aimed at securing a right-leaning Government reappears.

‘Gut wrenching:’ Te Kuiti mill to close with more than 30 jobs on the line
Mayor John Robertson told the Waikato Times that Claymark’s processing mill would be closing.

Finnish police investigate Google over forest cleared for data centre
The tech giant allegedly cleared hundreds of hectares of forest before environmental checks were done.

Kiwi boxer David Nyika's world title showdown put on hold
Rival's legal challenge forces Kiwi cruiserweight to change his plans for December showdown.

Country Life: Makahuri - from former boarding school to village
An old school south of Otaki has found a new life as Makahuri, a village where residents share gardens, chickens, companion cows and the work of building a community.

South Auckland teacher uses rugby league stars to inspire Pacific kids to read
With the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in full swing, a South Auckland teacher is highlighting some of the tournament's biggest stars to encourage Pacific kids to read.