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State of Origin is set to be played outside of Australia for the first time in 2027...with reports Game 2 will be hosted at Eden Park

State of Origin is set to be played outside of Australia for the first time in 2027...with reports Game 2 will be hosted at Eden Park

26 October 2025

A five million dollar investment from the New Zealand Government was apparently instrumental in securing the major event.

The Kangaroos have romped home in the first Ashes league test in 22 years - beating England 6-6 at Wembley.

Tonga have been rocked on the eve of their Pacific Cup clash against Samoa in Brisbane...after co-captain and former Kiwis powerhouse Jason Taumalolo was ruled out with a knee injury.

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26 Oct: A man's been sentenced to two months community detention and 12 months supervision - after assaulting a Nelson dairy owner over a pack of cigarettes

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26 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success

26 Oct: Firefighters are responding to a house fire in Hamilton's Flagstaff

25 Oct: Canterbury have won another all-South Island showdown in Christchurch in cricket's Plunket Shield, beating Otago by six wickets

25 Oct: A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport

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Today's News

Boxing:
Joseph Parker has suffered the 4th loss of his 40-fight career...stopped by British heavyweight Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of their gripping London contest 11:57

Cricket:
Captain Mitch Santner's welcoming Kane Williamson back into the Black Caps' mix with open arms 11:57

Technology:
Crews in Southland are making progress restoring power and telecommunications after strong winds caused widespread outages 11:47

Motorsports:
The McLaren of Lando Norris is on pole ahead of the Ferraris for tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix, with Liam Lawson 15th on the grid 11:27

International:
Amid anger over corruption and inequality, Asia's gen Z turns on political 'nepo babies' 11:17

Business:
The construction industry appears to have hit a lull - despite dramatic cost surges over the past ten years 10:47

Health & Safety:
It's believed more than 9-hundred Kiwi women could benefit from expanded access to breast cancer medication 10:37

Law and Order:
A rookie constable's admitted to leaking police intelligence to her gang member boyfriend 10:27

International:
West Bank community left reeling after Palestinian woman clubbed by masked Israeli settler 10:17

Rugby League:
Kangaroos crush England 26-6 to claim 1-0 series lead in rugby league Ashes series at Wembley stadium 10:07

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