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Blues live to fight another day after stunning Chiefs
The defending champions’ shaky title defence is still alive after a remarkable victory at the death in their qualifying final in Hamilton.

Hurricanes v Brumbies: Live updates from the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
Follow the action as the Hurricanes and Brumbies clash in Canberra.

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Chiefs hold tight lead over Blues
Follow all the action from FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.

Road closures for parts of State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 due to snowfall
State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.

Chiefs v Blues: Live updates from the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
Follow the action as the Chiefs host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs

Warriors v Sharks: Live updates from NRL round 14
Follow the action as the Warriors take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in Sydney.

Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury
The 80-year-old 'Maggie May' singer says he's devastated to scrap the shows as he recovers from the flu.

SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island.

Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatu Tararua Highway formally opened with karakia
The Ahu a Turanga Highway will not be open for traffic until next week but a few locals had the chance to drive over the southern Ruahine Ranges on Saturday.

Expanded Lower Hutt medical centre to cater for 'daylight hours'
The new clinic will be housed at the former Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre from July.

The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle
BBC Sport's Graeme Langford heads deep into the Arctic Circle to see some of the most beautiful football pitches on the planet.

The papers: 'Trump and Musk, babies at war' and 'DIY Ozempic boom'
Trump and Musk's war of words continue and an investigation into cheap weight-loss drugs on the black market.

Warriors swamp Sharks in style to go second in NRL with first win post-Barnett
A former Sharks hooker, two halves in superb control and three rookie edge forwards caught the eye in a comprehensive 30-point win

Three players share $1 million as Lotto pays tribute to Marise Wipani
Powerball was not struck and will roll over to an estimated $17 million for Wednesday night’s draw.

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Understated Dawson shows England magic they've been missing
Liam Dawson may not have the height or variations England crave, but the left-arm spinner may be exactly what they need, writes Matt Henry.