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$30m Powerball prize split between Invercargill and Wellington
Two lucky players won just over $15m each on Saturday night.

Crusaders pip Chiefs to win Super Rugby Pacific
Champions once more. And with it the ultimate redemption for head coach Rob Penney.

'He will go stratospheric' - where will Wirtz play for Liverpool?
With Florian Wirtz set to join Liverpool for a club-record £100m, BBC Sport look at where the Germany midfielder will play.

King's Midwinter message to Antarctic researchers
King Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message to scientists on remote research bases.

NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk
Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying
Some critics in the upper house of Parliament have indicated they will try to change the bill, backed by MPs, to legalise assisted dying.

Evans punted into wall
Kiwi Jaxon Evans was punted into the wall on the exit of turn one on the opening lap of the first Supercars race of the weekend in Darwin.

Jenkins dances over
Thomas Jenkins danced over to score the Panthers first try of the evening against the Warriors.

Meninga succession plan: Perth Bears assistant to take over as head coach in 2029
Newly appointed Bears assistant coach Ben Gardiner will not have to wait long before he takes the top job at the NRL’s newest franchise.

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Panthers - Round 16
New Zealand Warriors host the Penrith Panthers in Round 16 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.

The Empire Strikes Back - Crusaders win Super Rugby Pacific
The perennial champions are back, consigning the Chiefs to a third consecutive final loss.

'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars
Impressionist Josh Berry asks questions in the accents of Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal & John McEnroe to Queen's stars including Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu.

Five talking points from the Lions' loss to Argentina
After losing their opening tour game for the first time since 1971, Friday night's 28-24 loss to Argentina leaves Andy Farrell's side with plenty of areas of improvement before they reach Australia.

Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week for first time after hospital stay
The 90-year-old Italian designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay, his company reports.

Prince William celebrates birthday with puppy photo
Kensington Palace posts an image of the Prince of Wales playing his dog Orla's litter.

Chaos on restart in Darwin
Jack Le Brocq was pitched into the wall on a chaotic restart of the first Supercars race of the weekend in Darwin.

Minjee in contention at Women's PGA
Aussie Minjee Lee is in contention heading into the weekend in scorching temperatures at the Women's PGA in Texas.

Five things the Wallabies learnt from the Lions’ defeat in Dublin
Argentina’s shock win exposed some vulnerabilities in the tourists – but also highlighted the threats Joe Schmidt’s team must combat.

Warriors pair taken out in friendly-fire head clash
Warriors pair Moala Graham-Taufa and Marata Niukore were involved in a nasty friendly-fire head clash in the first half against Penrith.