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US to host World Cup games but no guarantees of a spot

US to host World Cup games but no guarantees of a spot

The 2030 Rugby League World Cup will be a five-week tournament staged across different cities in the US and Pacific.

National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election

At least three National ministers won't be returning to parliament, creating vacancies at the heart of Chris Luxon's government if it wins a second term.

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

National claims pathway to power in tight NZ election

The outcome of the New Zealand election will not be known until November 27 after election night counting failed to produce a clear winner.

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Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

Arcane campaign blackout takes effect in New Zealand

New Zealand electoral laws ban campaigning and media reporting on election day before 7pm, when polling places close.

Luxon asks Kiwis for more time as NZ election day looms

Luxon asks Kiwis for more time as NZ election day looms

New Zealanders have reached the end of what veteran MP Winston Peters described as the "worst election campaign" in his 48-year political career.

Meth trafficking stokes Pacific health crisis

Meth trafficking stokes Pacific health crisis

A trafficking-fuelled health crisis in the Pacific should force leaders to chase stronger, people-first regional agreements between partners.

Sexist sledge mars final days of New Zealand campaign

Sexist sledge mars final days of New Zealand campaign

New Zealand's election campaign is entering its final 48 hours, including a crunch multi-party debate.

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Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

Swarbrick eyeing deputy PM for high-flying NZ Greens

The Greens are polling at record highs and unafraid to talk up their policy ambition should the left bloc win the New Zealand election.

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

Chipper Hipkins sees stars aligning for NZ Labour

He was once considered a preferred prime minister by just 0.3 per cent of New Zealanders but Chris Hipkins is taking the 2026 election to the wire.

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

NZ First's Winston Peters tapping One Nation's well

The 81-year-old New Zealand foreign minister is vying for a 14th term as an MP and put immigration at the centre of his election bid.

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Palestine, defence, aid in dispute this NZ election

Both sides of New Zealand politics are committed to the Australian alliance, but one is less enthusiastic about partnering with the US under Donald Trump.

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

The high-wire right-wing plot to save the NZ government

Key NZ ministers - such as Finance Minister Nicola Willis - could be dumped from parliament through a right-wing strategic voting campaign this election.

Beefed up security may let Chiefs host night NRL games

Beefed up security may let Chiefs host night NRL games

Beefed up security may let Chiefs host night NRL games

Beefed up security may let Chiefs host night NRL games

PNG was expected to cause headaches for the game's broadcasting schedule, but Port Moresby's governor says the city can host night-time kick-offs.

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held interest rates at 2.75 per cent just days before the country's election.

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Chiefs home in on plans to expand future NRL stadium

The PNG Chiefs will enter the NRL in 2028 with plans to renovate their home ground soon after their maiden season.

'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome

Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea.

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil.

Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji have one foot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals after demolishing Papua New Guinea 40-4.

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PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story.

Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival

Jarome Luai has commanded all the attention in Port Moresby this week, but the home crowd will be cheering for his lookalike in the Kumuls' No. 6 jersey.

After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember

He was knocked out cold in the last World Cup so Chanel Harris-Tavita is adamant Samoa can create lasting memories as they aim to down Papua New Guinea.

The sights and sounds of PNG's rugby league love affair

Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.

Meet the mastermind behind Chiefs' NRL talent factory

Joey Grima is short in stature but big on passion for the potential of Papua New Guinea as he sets about unearthing Chiefs and Kumuls players of the future.

Is this the face of the first homegrown PNG Chief?

Morea Morea is a lightning quick fullback for the PNG Kumuls and his burning desire is to become the Chiefs' first homegrown NRL player.

'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil

Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls.

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