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Māori prop's shot at unique World Cup history
The decision to represent her country of birth has provided New Zealand forward...
Jack Brady (AAP) 13 Nov 2026
Why Kiwi sharp-shooter is taking Cup final personally
Jamayne Isaako is taking it personally as a generational New Zealand team attemp...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 13 Nov 2026
'Unreal freak' in record-breaking race with fellow Kiwi
Dane Gagai is on the cusp of a world sporting first, but the ageless New Zealand...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 13 Nov 2026
Dual Olympic gold medallist on cusp of World Cup glory
Very few achievements have evaded New Zealand centre Stacey Waaka, but on Sunday...
Jack Brady (AAP) 11 Nov 2026
Ponga, Walsh primed for World Cup show
Rugby league's great entertainers have pledged to deliver again in the sport's s...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 10 Nov 2026
Ponga's Kiwis call vindicated following unlikely return

A broken arm isn't the only thing Kalyn Ponga has overcome in recent weeks as he looks to steer New Zealand to Rugby League World Cup glory. The Kiwis fullback has for years come under the microscope...

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Jack Brady (AAP) Nov 9, 2026
Waaka's hat-trick helps 'primed' Ferns secure Word Cup final spot

A Stacey Waaka hat-trick has helped secure New Zealand their place in the Women's Rugby League World Cup final. The Kiwi Ferns were rarely threatened in their 32-0 victory over an inexperienced Fetu S...

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Jack Brady (AAP) Nov 9, 2026
Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win

New Zealand are into their first World Cup final in 13 years after Kalyn Ponga returned from a broken arm to power the Kiwis past Tonga in a 34-10 win.

Generous Mob leading the way

A full room at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory has helped raise $27,000 for organisations working alongside First Nations communities, backing local knowledge with dollars at the...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Nov 9, 2026
Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kalyn Ponga is set to make a remarkable return for New Zealand's semi-final with Tonga, 23 days after the Newcastle captain suffered a broken arm.

Game by game: Dane Gagai says don't count out Tonga or Samoa ahead of World Cup semis

Former Kangaroo and now Kiwi, Dane Gagai says you can't count out a historic world cup final from taking shape ahead of this weekend's semis.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 5, 2026
'Up for grabs': Kiwis rake on toes for World Cup semi

Good luck prizing Jeremy Marshall-King out of the New Zealand No.9 jersey, but the return from suspension of Phoenix Crossland is keeping him honest.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Nov 5, 2026
Ponga back for NZ as Walsh wins Aussie fullback role

Kayln Ponga and Reece Walsh are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

'One thing': Kiwis gun reveals key to Ponga miracle

Jahrome Hughes had a blinder for Melbourne 22 days after breaking his arm last year and says Kalyn Ponga is on track to make his own stunning comeback for New Zealand, if he can tick one key box.

Two arrested over separate alleged assaults on Tiwi Islands

A man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault on the Tiwi Islands, while, in a separate matter, a woman has been charged with assault.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 2, 2026
Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Competition heavyweights New Zealand have survived an early Cook Islands surge to demolish the Kukis 82-16 for their first win of the Rugby League World Cup.

Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup

Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on his broken arm but will remain in camp with New Zealand not giving up on the superstar fullback playing again in the Rugby League World Cup.

Kiwis fears for Ponga as injury outlook revealed

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of playing for New Zealand again at the Rugby League World Cup hang by a thread, after the superstar fullback failed to finish his long-awaited debut for the Kiwis with a suspected...

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