State of Origin: New South Wales rookie Joseph Suaalii learns fate for sickening hit on Reece Walsh

The 20-year-old was sent off just minutes into his Blues debut.

NRL: Star duo Shaun Johnson, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck close in on Warriors returns

The pair’s comebacks would be a huge boost for Andrew Webster’s side.

Three babies abandoned in London parks over seven years have same parents

DNA tests reveal children left in east London parks have same unidentified parents.

Warriors v Cowboys: Tohu Harris leads seven returning players ahead of crucial run

There are many welcome returns for the NRL club ahead of a crucial stretch.

Review: The Sympathiser is a serious black comedy

The Sympathiser provides a new perspective on post-war Vietnam.

US fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she’ll acquit

Seven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.

Seven days straight on a treadmill: Christchurch athlete aims to break Guinness World Record

Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.

‘Anti-social’ Levin car meet: Police Minister Mark Mitchell says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs

Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work

Fleur Corbett is among seven King's Birthday Honours recipients.

Seven midlife lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of dementia

Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.

SailGP Halifax: The keys to Black Foils’ rise as NZ SailGP Team look to build on solid season

The Kiwis hold a 10-point lead in the standings with three events remaining.

Bird flu Q&A: A virologist answers your biggest questions

Bird flu is knocking on NZ's door. An expert tells us what we need to know about H5N1.

Netball: Tactix deny Stars first win of the season

The Stars came agonisingly close to their first win of the season.

Fire at a New Delhi day care centre kills seven infants

Five newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.

Pay equity - why Kristine Bartlett’s settlement has gone pear-shaped

The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.

New Zealand Rugby Governance Review author David Pilkington urges significant change is needed in rugby

David Pilkington disputes that the unions' proposal differs slightly from the findings.

Racing: Little Bit Of Love completes winning hat-trick in style for Hawke’s Bay owners

Roundup of the week's racing.

Prolific burglar Jamie Downard admits Hamilton crime spree

Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.

Blood test could detect cancer 7 years before diagnosis, new study suggests

It's hoped the finding could help efforts to stop cancer before it starts.

Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica as marriage ‘irretrievably broken’

Northern Irishman has career earnings on the PGA Tour of $143m over the past 15 years.

He Raranga Muka: New $10k scholarships support upcoming Māori data scientists

New scholarships support seven data analytic students.