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Sports quiz of the week: Ashes sledging, Arsenal v Spurs and a young world No 1

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, cricket, basketball, darts and other mystery sports?

The Guardian - UK

A local’s guide to Queenstown and Arrowtown: ‘Like walking on to a film set’

Ridiculously picturesque, with award-winning eateries and bars, the New Zealand South Island towns have more to offer than just adventure sports, restaurateur Penelope Johnson says

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Wieambilla shooters shared ‘persecutory’ delusions; Starc lights up Ashes; and stunning New Zealand architecture

Queensland coroner says weapons carried by officers ‘were no match’ for the rifles used by Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train

The Guardian - AU

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Matildas lock in Kerr for NZ clashes but Grant out

Sam Kerr has missed Chelsea's past two games but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the superstar striker is in no doubt for upcoming clashes with New Zealand.

AAP

Kyle Steyn admits Scotland ‘just not good enough’ and fans right to doubt team

Winger Steyn gave a brutally honest assessment of Scotland’s shortcomings after an autumn where they suffered dispiriting defeats to New Zealand and Argentina

The Independent UK

Harri Deaves handed Wales debut as All Blacks ring changes for Cardiff clash

Flanker Deaves will earn his first cap as Wales seek a first win in the fixture since 1953

The Independent UK

Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage

Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

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A new index challenges common beliefs about drug use and harm in NZ

New Zealand’s mainstay drug law turned 50 this year – yet we still don’t have a clear, comprehensive picture of the social harms different drugs pose.

The Conversation

She plays 'Amazing Grace' in the most remote practice room on Earth

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October

The Independent UK

New Zealand bans puberty blockers for young transgender people

Critics warn move could have devastating impact on lives and wellbeing of those affected

The Guardian - UK

England vs Argentina: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, odds today

Steve Borthwick’s in-form side seek to end 2025 on high as Pumas visit Twickenham

Evening Standard

At What Time Does Kirby Air Riders Release?

When's the earliest you can experience Kirby's racing return?

Operation Sports

Ultra-rare pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand

Rare pink colour could make the individual stand out to predators, expert says

The Independent UK

‘Exceptionally rare’ pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand

The native species is typically grey or brown and the pink hue is thought to be caused by a genetic mutation

The Guardian - AU

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UN to hear human rights complaint over New Zealand’s treatment of Māori

UN committee to consider claim by prominent Māori leader Tureiti Moxon that alleges government policies have harmed Indigenous people

The Conversation

NZ’s earliest climate change debate: the 150-year-old feud over glacial retreat

Climate change may seem a uniquely 21st-century concern, but people have been wrestling with the idea for a long time.

The Guardian - AU

‘It just went boom’: NZ model shows others how to capitalise on sports betting surge

A ‘virtually unheard of’ legislative quirk has opened up huge revenue streams for sports facing financial difficulties – Australia is among other countries taking note

The Independent UK

England dealt triple injury blow ahead of Argentina clash

Three England players who featured in last weekend’s win over New Zealand have been ruled out of Sunday’s match against Argentina

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The Independent UK

England star Henry Pollock nominated for major global award after stunning year

Pollock could walk away with a prestigious gong after bursting on to the scene in 2025 but the Springboks dominate the main award shortlist

The Independent UK

Noel Edmonds and Cliff Richard reveal combined age as they reunite in New Zealand

Noel Edmonds and Cliff Richard joked about their combined age as they reunited in New Zealand.

Euronews

New Zealand book award disqualifies two authors for AI artwork

The New Zealand Book Awards Trust introduced a new rule this year stating that any book submitted for the Ockham awards must not contain AI material of any kind.

The Guardian - UK

Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s top book award disqualifies two prominent authors over AI artwork

Publisher says rule against AI use came after books were submitted for consideration

The Independent UK

The top police officer’s sex abuse case that sent shockwaves across New Zealand

Jevon McSkimming will be sentenced in December and faces up to 10 years in prison

The Conversation

As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes

Life expectancy in New Zealand has increased dramatically over the past five decades. In 1970, men lived on average to 68. Today, it’s over 80.

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