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Kiwis coach on crowd booing: 'It's just a bit of banter'
Tongan fans will descend on Eden Park this weekend. Photo: PhotoSport The Kiwis are preparing to walk into another cauldron in Auckland. A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their notoriously...
NFL Week 9 injury report: Jackson returning for Ravens
In a perfect world, the NFL sprays repellent that keeps the injury bug at bay throughout the season. Unfortunately, we don't live in such a world, and injuries continue to play a central storyline every week, and Week 9 is no exception. While we...
Orchids upbeat
THE Orchids have fallen short in their Pacific Bowl Championship campaign, but their spirits remain high in anticipation for Saturday’s clash against Tonga in Port Moresby. Skipper Elsie Albert says the mood in the camp is positive, with the...
Six young leaders join boards of NSW’s oldest cultural institutions
These appointments fulfil one of the key commitments in the Creative Communities policy to ensure the next generation of cultural leaders are at the decision-making table. Selected through a rigorous Expression of Interest appointment process that...
Public advised not to be alarmed as RFMF hold annual exercise that will include “battle noise”
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has urged members of the public not to be alarmed by the sound of simulated gunfire and explosions over the next two weeks, as it conducts its annual multinational military exercise, Exercise Cartwheel...
What Christian Barmore said of 1st-quarter benching against Browns
New England Patriots Christian Barmore is ready to move on from last week's benching. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe By Conor Ryan October 29, 2025 | 6:24 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send...
Latter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati
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Severe thunderstorms predicted for southeast Queensland as clean-up continues after Sunday’s storms
More severe thunderstorms are predicted to hit parts of Queensland less than a week after ferocious storms took down trees, damaged homes and left thousands of people without power across the state’s southeast. A stretch of unsettled weather...
2010s Again: Are the Patriots Back Among the NFL’s Elite?
With a new coach and an emerging young quarterback, New England is the surprising leader of the AFC East. It leads to the old question: Are they an NFL contender or pretender? We search for answers. The New England Patriots have been one of the...
Kiwis axe giant for Pacific clash
Tonga’s hopes of pulling off a Pacific Championships miracle have received a major boost with inspirational lock forward Jason Taumalolo cleared to return from a knee issue as his side looks to produce a big win over New Zealand. Last week’s heavy...
Leica Store & Gallery New York Presents "Within One Breath:" A Solo Exhibition by Matt Draper
A decade in the making, Draper's breathtaking black-and-white photographs reveal the silent beauty of marine life and celebrate Leica's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and innovation. NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Gallery New York...
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Falcons ahead of Week 9
The connections between head coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots and head coach Raheem Morris’ Atlanta Falcons remain strong this fall. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, nine players currently in the fold have...
5 Things to Know About England vs. Australia Rugby | Autumn Nations Opener
The Autumn Nations Series kicks off on Nov. 1, bringing some of the fiercest matchups between Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams. England and Australia open the action at Allianz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 11:10 a.m. ET. England comes...
Broncos’ shock call sparks domino effect; why $4.5m bid could be trumped: Halves State of Play
Luke Metcalf and Jonah Pezet have decided their futures, but there is still no shortage of star playmakers coming off-contract in 2026 which should ensure a feeding frenzy in the halves market. Halfback and five-eighth are two of the most...
Patriots starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson misses practice with injury
FOXBORO — Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t practice on Wednesday due to a toe injury. Stevenson has played in all eight games this season, but the Patriots are already light at running back with Antonio Gibson out for the season...
5 Things to Know on the 10-Year Anniversary of Japan Beating the Springboks
In the cold months of the Northern Hemisphere, the world’s best rugby sides return for what may prove the most consequential November window in a decade. Beyond pride, reputation and northern bragging rights, the coming month will go a long way to...
Charted: Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances?
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a...
Fuming NRL star lashes out at officials for failing to sin bin opponent who knocked him out of a match with a brutal high tackle: 'It's s***'
A seething Stefano Utoikamanu has fumed at officials, claiming it was unfair that Francis Molo was not sent to the sin bin for a high shot on the Melbourne Storm star, which brought a premature end to his Tonga debut. The 25-year-old prop forward,...
England take major step to tie down Welsh-qualified talent
Welsh-born Bath hooker Kepu Tuipulotu is set for an England A debut(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) Welsh-qualified hooker Kepu Tuipulotu will soon be lost to Wales for at least three years after he was named in the England A squad to take on...
Former Leigh and Salford star extends stay with Super League newcomers
Experienced half-back Ata Hingano has penned a contract extension with Super League newcomers York ahead of the 2026 campaign. Former Tonga international Hingano, who boasts eight Test caps on his CV, has been with the Knights since July 2022....