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Could this memorable shot in a thrilling Wallabies win be a penalty in the future?
World Rugby will lower the legal tackle height to the sternum in a major underage world tournament next year. And the professional game could follow.

Sacking Ange was a huge mistake. Spurs are now in a mess of their own making
Tottenham Hotspur said a “change of approach” would make them more competitive. The evidence suggests otherwise, and regret is setting in fast.

Aussie darts star's emotional celebration
Joe Comito speaks to Today after a dramatic win at the Darts World Championships in London.

Eighteen Pasifika families in Wellington no longer have to pay for 'overpriced rental homes'
The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region. The...

Beloved mum and grandmother who shared her journey with cancer to help save others has died
Bowel Cancer New Zealand released an obituary on behalf of Bary’s family, on Friday.

Consumer confidence reaches highest level in four years
While it sounds like a strong uplift, ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner said it is not,

Sam Neill: 'Retirement it's like a swear word to me'
The actor says life has been so good he has no intention of quitting anytime soon.

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename iconic US performing arts centre after him
The move was denounced as a “disgrace” by the Democratic leader of the House, who was also on the board.

Man charged with murder in connection with death of Rotorua man
Nicholas Mitchell was found deceased in a vehicle last Friday.

New sports complex gets off to rocky start with hospitalisations and equipment issues
The Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre opened to the public on Wednesday, but hopes for a smooth start were quickly dashed.

‘I’m happy for him:’ Lobb on Ugle-Hagan’s comeback as Bulldogs pair joins Origin ranks
Rory Lobb has bolted into the WA State of Origin team and is looking forward to a battle with Bulldogs teammate Sam Darcy.

Paul weighs in 12kg less than Joshua
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua hit the scales ahead of their highly-anticipated boxing bout.

Have you had a Christmas gift from your KiwiSaver provider?
Some schemes have been sending presents to members this year.

Uh oh, my child just discovered the truth about Santa
What happens when the penny drops?

How a trusted senior police official became a foreign state’s ‘gatekeeper’
Emails show a trusted police liaison officer was a key point of contact for a foreign state - in ways that raised alarms inside police

Selwyn District Council CEO Sharon Mason standing down
Selwyn District Council chief executive Sharon Mason is resigning after two years in the top job.

Proposed speed limit changes for South Island state highways, some roads set to drop by 20kph
People will be able to have their say on proposed changes to speed limits in Canterbury, the West Coast, and Southland.

French President Macron calls New Caledonia's politicians back to the table
French President Emmanuel Macron has called New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris in the New Year.