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Thunderstorms blow over after sweeping large parts of the North Island
Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for areas in and around the city in the final hours of voting.

‘Baby Barrel’: The next Boland leading Australia’s emerging cartel
These are the men who loom as the future of Australia’s fast bowling stocks, and are already making waves on the big stage.

Usman Khawaja remained silent for eight years. Why did he speak out now?
Cricket Australia, and its Test players, might look back to their failure in 2018 to honestly and broadly tell the truth about what happened at Newlands and on that tour.

Waller's admission after Melbourne Cup drama
Chris Waller admits his stable were left 'flat' after Asterix was scratched from the Melbourne Cup due to a raceday blunder.

Bracey's cheeky sledge fires up J-Mac
James McDonald reveals a cheeky sledge from James Bracey has fired him up for Stakes Day.

'Never getting beaten': Autumn Glow's gritty run
Autumn Glow delivers a gritty run to win the VRC Champions Mile.

Satisfying your bloodlust is one thing. What happened at the boxing on Friday night is another
Nelson Asofa-Solomona – at 201 centimetres and 137 kilograms – is a man who, if so inclined, can inflict serious damage. With much power comes much responsibility.

'She's a star': Waller's praise for Autumn Glow
Notable horse trainer Chris Waller reflects on Autumn Glow's latest win.

Birdman fights to the line to claim title
Birdman and jockey Ben Melham deliver a remarkable fight to the finish line to win the TAB Champions Stakes.

'Good feeling': Carlton stars overjoyed by win in $3m race
Carlton's Patrick Cripps speaks to Nine after he and his teammates witnessed Birdman, the horse they own, win the TAB Champions Stakes.

Live: Chris Bishop's Hutt South seat on a knife-edge with 20% of vote counted
Labour's Ginny Andersen narrowly leads Bishop in the key seat.

‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension for finger-clicking deception
The English amateur cricketer who went viral for finger-clicking trickery has been handed a two-year suspension, the North Yorkshire & South Durham Cricket League has said.

Police probe ringside scuffle as Gallen allays health concerns
Paul Gallen has returned home after being rushed to hospital following his devastating knockout loss to Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Pinhole bolts in to win Queen Elizabeth
James McDonald rides home Pinhole to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

Huge upset as $41 roughie holds on
Sun Gift holds off a fast-finishing Too Darn Discreet to take out the Matriarch Stakes at $41 odds.

Classy filly dominates Inglis Banner field
Pre-race favourite Soldi takes out the Inglis Banner in dominant fashion at Flemington.

Everest winner rolled in VRC Sprint boilover
Tempted misses the placings as the $1.70 favourite as Point Barrow causes an upset in the VRC Champions Sprint.

J-Mac reflects on winning run across Melbourne Cup week
James McDonald speaks to Nine after his success with Autumn Glow on Saturday.

Dee-lighted: Melbourne storm back from 28 points down, Cats heartbroken in dying seconds
Melbourne have stormed back from 28 points down against Geelong to kick the final five goals of the game and book an AFLW preliminary final berth.

Samoan prop lays thumping hit
Samoa's Laikha Clarke puts a crunching hit on New Zealand's Apii Nicholls.

Election night live: Labour and National neck-and-neck, Opportunity over 5% in early count
Meanwhile Opportunity is sitting at over 5%. Follow, watch and listen to all the results and analysis.