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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.

RUGBY LEAGUE COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. SAVE UP TO ONE-HUNDRED DOLLARS WITH THIS MONTH'S BRAKE SPECIAL.

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26 Oct: A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a police pursuit in Auckland's Westgate this afternoon

25 Oct: Aucklanders are being urged to look out for yellow-legged hornets, following the discovery of a queen's nest this week

24 Oct: Hope for a big turnout at the World Dairy Summit in Auckland next year

24 Oct: A man has been arrested and charged following an aggravated robbery at a park in Glen Eden in West Auckland earlier this week

24 Oct: A 38-year-old charged with murdering a father and son in East Auckland is due to appear in Manukau District Court today

24 Oct: Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's stamped out reports of him talking to other NRL league clubs - he's re-signed until the end of the 2028 season

23 Oct: Breakers centre Sam Mennenga is imploring his NBL club to put together a complete performance in tonight's basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets on the North Shore

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Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success More...

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Today's News

Motoring:
F1 live Mexico: Oscar Piastri at risk of losing championship lead to McLaren teammate Lando Norris 8:47

Rugby League:
Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success 8:47

Motoring:
Calls for better communication and alternative technology, from truck drivers spending hours stuck when roads close 8:17

Business:
A push to make Taranaki a defence manufacturing hub, capturing projects from billions of dollars of funding 8:07

Health & Safety:
Calls to display pregnancy warning signs, on the walls of all licensed premises - not just on alcoholic drinks 7:57

Business:
An argument pensions should come later - to make superannuation sustainable 7:57

Environment:
The south Island recovery may be put on hold - as more wet and windy weather arrives 7:47

Law and Order:
An 18-year-old man is due in the Dunedin District Court today - in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque 7:37

Living & Travel:
Owners are being urged to train dogs, with attacks surging on protected wildlife 7:17

Politics:
Oranga Tamariki received 39 reports about kaimahi harming children across its five youth justice residences - in the year ending in June 7:07

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