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League fan was tasered in cuffs - report
An Aussie man who died following a fight during celebrations for the Dragons' NRL win was tasered while handcuffed, says a witness.
'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrong
The Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.
NRL: Dragons fly to claim NRL crown
The St George Illawarra Dragons have won the NRL grand final with a convincing 32-8 victory over the Sydney Roosters.
League: Richards hobbles to Super League success
Former Wests Tigers winger Pat Richards finished his memorable season with a big smile following Wigan's grand final win.
Mum sees double again
Tressa Simonsen is a one-in-500,000-mum - she has just had her third set of twins.
Night club clash may end top model's career
One of NZ's top international models has suffered a potentially career-ending broken nose.
Rugby loses future champion
Ezra Sitagata, 7, could 'pass and tackle like a pro' but he had to tell his team he had cancer.
Danger growing in the sky - report
An inquiry into a fatal mid-air collision has revealed a huge increase in dangerous close calls in the skies - and sparked pleas for change from grieving families.
'Miracle survivor' Rongo beats bus
The bus hit Rongo with such force the windscreen smashed, before he was dragged about 15m.
Don't leave babies too late, says expert
A leading fertility expert is urging couples to start a family at a younger age amid fears of a growing over-reliance on technology.
Worlds collided, with fatal results
Phillip Bannan bought three bottles of wine and - after several afternoon drinks - decided to drive 87km from Akaroa to Christchurch.
Female sexual dysfunction 'was invented by drugs industry'
Australian academic researcher Ray Moynihan says drug companies have stoked demand for a 'female viagra' by creating a buzz around the disorder they have created.