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Ex-prisoner's story of farming and forgiveness inspiring others
After a childhood filled with gang violence and facing imprisonment for manslaughter at 16, a finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year credits farming, family and forgiveness for allowing him to change his life.

Guardiola hits back at Capello's 'arrogant' jibe
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

End of era for waiters after 42 years of working together
For decades they have waited tables together but now they are about to be separated by retirement.

'Too scared to open my front door' - householders' fears as rat infestation reports rise
Cardiff council's pest control service saw a 10% increase in call-outs to rat infestations last year.

Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.

Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.

Looks like Cam Murray, kicks like Adam Reynolds: Souths hail matchwinner Humphreys
South Sydney and St George Illawarra were like two heavyweights struggling to land the killer blow – until Jamie Humphreys stepped up.

Waller eyes next level with Lady Shenandoah after gritty Coolmore win
Lady Shenandoah completed an undefeated autumn with a gritty victory in the Coolmore Classic, after Skyhook booked his place in the Golden Slipper.

Super Rugby live updates: Waratahs given brutal reality check in Brisbane
The NSW Waratahs are three from three in 2025 and take on the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium.

Reilly stuns Reds with third minute try
Waratahs winger Triston Reilly stuns the Reds with a third minute try at Suncorp Stadium.

Victory is everything, but not enough for England
England have laid down gauntlet with a team selection that aims to beat old rivals and land new titles in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales

Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?
Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

Norris takes Melbourne pole with Hamilton eighth
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton is eighth on his Ferrari debut.

Four charged with murder after mum is shot dead at block of flats
Joanne Penney, 40, was described by her family as "deeply loved by all who knew her".

US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

Rookie's field goal wins it for Bunnies
A field goal to South Sydney rookie Jamie Humphreys wins it for the Rabbitohs against St George Illawarra in Wollongong.

Stevenson's behind-the-back try assist
Chiefs fullback Shaun Stevenson produces a flashy behind-the-back try assist for centre Daniel Rona against the Blues in Hamilton.

Rising Sydney star Lloyd goes country for Coonamble meet
Zac Lloyd might be running second in the Sydney jockey premiership, but he will make the trip to Coonamble on Sunday where he has a strong book of rides.

As the clocked ticked down, McLaren turned up the heat. Catch Norris and Piastri if you can
In front of a record Saturday crowd at Albert Park of 136,347 fans, McLaren’s front-row lockout was even more imposing than it was predictable.

Hynes hospital pass flatten teammate
Nicho Hynes sends a hospital pass to teammate Jesse Ramien who is whacked by Murray Taulagi.