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NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, cuts growth forecast

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, cuts growth forecast

New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.

'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

'Tough to accept': Warriors gun's NRL career looks over

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has received the worst possible news after suffering a knee injury in the Warriors' defeat of St George Illawarra.

Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing

Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing

Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing

Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing

A water photographer has been bitten by a seal or a shark, delaying competition for a couple of hours on the last day of the New Zealand Pro surfing event.

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Auckland add OFC Pro League crown to A-League title

Auckland add OFC Pro League crown to A-League title

Auckland FC's feeder club have been crowned champions of the Oceania Football Confederation, just a day after their senior affiliate tasted A-League glory.

Yago Dora sends WSL into meltdown with crazy aerial

Yago Dora sends WSL into meltdown with crazy aerial

Defending world champion Yago Dora has scored a perfect 10 from all five judges after producing a full rotation aerial for the ages at the New Zealand Pro.

Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Future bright for Sky Blues under Kisnorbo: captain

Insisting the proof is in the pudding, captain Rhyan Grant is confident Sydney FC will return to the grand final stage under new coach Patrick Kisnorbo.

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

Nothing to prove for Corica after ALM grand final win

After being sacked by Sydney FC in 2023, Auckland FC coach Steve Corica says he didn't have a point to prove in his grand final victory over the Sky Blues.

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Warriors 'wait and see' on Tuivasa-Sheck's injury

Warriors 'wait and see' on Tuivasa-Sheck's injury

Warriors 'wait and see' on Tuivasa-Sheck's injury

Warriors 'wait and see' on Tuivasa-Sheck's injury

Warriors club legend Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will require scans to determine the severity of a knee injury suffered against St George Illawarra.

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

'Bide my time': unlikely Auckland hero on ALM title

After earning his first professional contract at age 29, local boy Cam Howieson was the hero in Auckland's historic grand final win over Sydney FC.

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

We were worried: Reds scrape past Moana in thriller

Queensland have coughed up a 19-point lead before pulling off a game-winning try at the death to scrape past Moana Pasifika and secure a finals berth.

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Cam Howieson was the unlikely hero as Auckland FC became the first Kiwi team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.

Cibilic flying Australian flag in New Zealand surfing

Cibilic flying Australian flag in New Zealand surfing

Cibilic flying Australian flag in New Zealand surfing

Cibilic flying Australian flag in New Zealand surfing

Only one Australian surfer is left in the men's and women's draws at the New Zealand Pro as competition resumed after a lengthy break.

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final

Forced to watch Sydney FC's last grand final appearance from a hotel, captain Rhyan Grant is promising to go full throttle against Auckland FC.

History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

History beckons for Auckland in 'weird' ALM grand final

One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.

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Cavalry returns as Reds prepare for emotional Pasifika

The Queensland Reds welcome back a host of Wallabies to face Moana Pasifika in what could be the Auckland-based club's final Super Rugby Pacific home game.

Atkinson debunks Dragons halfback 'narrative'

Daniel Atkinson claims he never wanted to be St George Illawarra's lead playmaker after joining the club from Cronulla.

Sydney's defensive rock opens up on 'confusing' year

For reasons unknown to him, Jordan Courtney-Perkins was frozen out at Sydney FC, but Patrick Kisnorbo has breathed life into the defender's career.

Metcalf faces competition to return to Warriors side

With the Warriors chasing a contract extension for halfback Te Maire Martin, Dragons-bound Luke Metcalf's playing role at the Warriors is unclear.

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Homecoming bout as Nyika eyes Opetaia's vacated belt

David Nyika will return home to fight Floyd Masson in a world title eliminator for the IBF cruiserweight title Jai Opetaia was stripped of.

Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach for NBL tilt

Canadian national team coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to World Cup gold three years ago, has been confirmed as the Breakers' new coach.

New Coates unleashed as 2006 Broncos provide incentive

Brisbane have given several young stars debuts this year and Phil Coates, brother of Xavier, has been backed to produce his own highlight reel.

Aussie surf star makes early exit from NZ Open

Fresh off his Gold Coast Pro victory, Queensland's Ethan Ewing has been a shock early casualty as the World Surf League shifts to New Zealand.

Dragons sign out-of-favour Warriors half Luke Metcalf

Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf has signed a three-year deal to join NRL strugglers St George Illawarra from the 2027 season.

Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar

Wellington have reached their first A-League Women grand final after needing extra time to beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 on aggregate.

Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg

A spot in the A-League Men's grand final remains wide open after Auckland FC and Adelaide United drew in the first leg of their semi-final.

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