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Conservative government's moves to make English a New Zealand official language causing stir among Māori MPs
The introduction of an English language bill in the New Zealand parliament spark...
Andrew Mathieson 31 Jul 2026
Aotearoa's first Māori immersive cafe to operate entirely in Indigenous language
A Rotorua café located in the traditional heartland for Indigenous peoples of Ao...
Andrew Mathieson 30 Jul 2026
Nikorima exit makes Dolphins halves puzzle clearer
Kodi Nikorima's Dolphins exit to St George Illawarra comes in the wake of the cl...
Joel Gould (AAP) 29 Jul 2026
Dolphins rake eyes first finals after water park 'ban'
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King won't be running at water parks any time so...
Joel Gould (AAP) 28 Jul 2026
Dolphins veteran Nikorima on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup
Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been backed to make a New Zealand return at...
Joel Gould (AAP) 27 Jul 2026
PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

The PNG Chiefs are continuing to make ripples in the player market, with former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu the latest top-line talent to emerge as a target for the start-up NRL franchise.

'Like Locky': two-in-one Walsh finds Broncos formula

Reece Walsh carried Brisbane on his back to the premiership last year and club legend Steve Renouf insists he can lift them to the finals again if he continues to take charge of the attack.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 20, 2026
Te Reo Māori term named as world's most beautiful word

The Māori word "kaitiakitanga" has been named the world's most beautiful word by language-learning platform Babbel. It was selected from a longlist of more than 223 words across 75 languages foll...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 17, 2026
Coach rolls dice on rookie half in Storm survival bid

Craig Bellamy is banking on rookie halfback Trent Toelau to handle superstar Sydney Roosters duo Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans as Melbourne look to keep their NRL finals hopes alive.

Coach backs Mam, 'big game' Broncos in last chance saloon

Ezra Mam returns from a shoulder injury and has been slotted straight into the No.6 jersey after a five-week absence. Broncos coach Maguire has also retained faith in centre Gehamat Shibasaki, who was...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 15, 2026
Luai to join Parramatta as Marshall slams rumours

Jarome Luai is set to join Parramatta for 2027 as coach Benji Marshall slams "bullshit" rumours that a breakdown in the pair's relationship forced the five-eighth out of Wests Tigers.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Jul 14, 2026
Tigers' terse response amid questions over Luai future

Jarome Luai is set to make a decision on his NRL future in the coming days as Wests Tigers prepare to part ways with their captain a year ahead of schedule in a bid to revamp their roster.

Kiwis 'crying out' for second NRL team: Marshall

In making a case for the NRL's 20th team to be born in New Zealand, Benji Marshall looks at the bigger picture. As broadcast partners indicate they're ravenous for more NRL expansion - and soon - Mars...

'We can play finals': Reborn Walsh to fire up Broncos

Reece Walsh was one of Queensland's best in a disappointing State of Origin decider loss and now he wants to springboard into clubland and lead Brisbane to an unlikely finals appearance.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 9, 2026
Indigenous Basketball Australia names All Stars teams for Cairns clash with Poitūkohu Māori Aotearoa

NBL and WNBL talent will headline the 2026 Indigenous Basketball Australia All Stars games in Cairns during NAIDOC Week. Indigenous Basketball Australia has named its men's and women's All Stars teams...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 7, 2026
Walker explains pending NRL exit after viral offload

Dylan Walker says he was disappointed to not receive an offer to stay at Parramatta beyond this season as the experienced utility prepares to leave the NRL to take up an offer in the Super League.

'Brings fear': plot thickens on Maroons' plan for Walsh

The enduring mystery of if, how and when Queensland whiz kid Reece Walsh gets on the field in the State of Origin decider continues to tease NSW.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jul 6, 2026
Ray of hope for battling Broncos as star returns

Coach Michael Maguire insists Brisbane's outside back Deine Mariner is "flying" after overcoming a freak leg injury that required a staggering six limb-saving surgeries.

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