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Yachting: No repeat of '98 say organisers
Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.
Basketball: Penney wins second consecutive honour
Sharpshooter Kirk Penney has won his second consecutive ANBL player of the week award.
Citroen pegs C3 as the bomb
There's hot competition in the small car sector, with everything from cheap'n'cheerful runabouts to well-equipped Euro style-meisters on offer. So Citroen's C3 must make an impact if it is to revitalise the brand.
Student loan defaulters in Oz could face courts
NZ student loan borrowers in Australia who told Inland Revenue to 'go to hell' could find themselves before the courts.
Soccer: A-League match abandoned
Play was abandoned in Gold Coast's water-logged A-League clash with Central Coast last night due to player safety concerns.
Three killed in weekend crashes
Three people have died on the roads so far this weekend in crashes near Wellsford, in the Far North and in west Auckland.
Killer accused visited by son
Murder accused Brad Callaghan has been allowed to see his 5-year-old son in prison.
Drink and drugs deadly mix
The Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign, championing a lowering of the drink-drive limits and moderation from drivers, doesn't have universal backing. Rachael Ford from the Candor Trust explains her organisation's views.
The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.