Walsh vomits, Ponga plays hurt in World Cup opener
Australia beats New Zealand 24-22 in rugby league World Cup as star players battle through exhaustion and injury.
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Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
Defending champions Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a thrilling Rugby League World Cup opener, with Jack Bostock's hat-trick sealing victory in the final minutes.
7 cards 2mLord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit
Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test.
4 cards 40sHow to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026
The tournament runs October 15 to November 15 across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, US and Canada with free streams in some regions.
10 cards 2mHow to watch Australia vs New Zealand RLWC 2026
Free streams for Australia vs New Zealand Rugby League World Cup 2026.
8 cards 1m 20sCommerce Commission Rules Out Wellington Water Price Controls
Commerce Commission says it won't step in to lower Wellington water bills for now.
5 cards 50sNew Zealand's AI and Security Choices
New Zealand faces tough security choices as AI and Japan reshape defense strategy.
5 cards 50sNew Zealand risks squandering digital potential
Tech leaders warn NZ's digital economy could lose $76b in potential without long-term tech strategy.
3 cards 40sChris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon debate minimum wage gaffe
National leader Christopher Luxon admits minimum wage hikes lag inflation after Labour's Chris Hipkins corrects him during leaders' debate.
16 cards 2mLuxon and Hipkins debate leaders
National and Labour leaders clash in Queenstown finance debate.
3 cards 30sNZ Herald Leaders' Debate: Hipkins Edges Luxon
Chris Hipkins narrowly wins NZ Herald Leaders' Debate over Christopher Luxon.
14 cards 1m 40sElection 2026: Herald Leaders' Debate
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins face critical voter questions in New Zealand's election debate.
12 cards 1m 20sLions women play first-ever Test before New Zealand tour
The British and Irish Lions women's team will face France in Cardiff on 27 August before their 2027 tour to New Zealand, marking a historic first fixture for the side.
7 cards 2mPacific P510 Logging Truck with Twin Diesel Engines
A 1991 New Zealand logging truck used two Caterpillar engines to haul logs without brakes.
7 cards 1m 10sTest results show maths, reading improving
Primary school math and reading scores rise as reforms take effect.
10 cards 1m 20sWinston Peters and John Campbell clash over UN pandemic vote
New Zealand's foreign minister rejects signing UN pandemic agreement, sparking debate with National Party leader.
3 cards 50sNational promises to remove Auckland's parking ban
National Party pledges to end Auckland's minimum car parking ban.
3 cards 40sInspector-General of Police rollout delayed after Budget 2026 bid went unfunded
New Zealand's police watchdog launch delayed as funding bid for Budget 2026 goes unfunded.
16 cards 2mLuxon and Hipkins face off in leaders debate
National and Labour leaders clash in election debate amid tight polls and cost-of-living claims.
13 cards 2mBharat Arun: India's bowling adaptability challenge
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun says India's fast bowlers can adapt quickly to New Zealand conditions.
12 cards 1m 50sFormer PM Helen Clark calls NZ abstention on UN pandemic vote 'humiliating'
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark says the country's UN pandemic vote abstention is 'humiliating' for national sovereignty.
6 cards 1mLabour and National run ads linking minor parties' promises
Labour claims National coalition will freeze pay despite Luxon ruling it out.
15 cards 2mNational despairs at Labour's cost of Luxon attack
National campaign chairman Simeon Brown calls Labour's cost-of-living claims 'sad' as party alleges $6235 annual rise for families.
14 cards 2mShould New Zealand Lower Voting Age to 16?
New Zealand youth advocates push to lower voting age to 16 for 2026 election.
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