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Joseph Parker’s rescheduled title fight off the cards
British boxer Daniel Dubois is not rescheduling his fight with Parker.

Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'the ball is now in Russia’s court'.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers
Fonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.

Watch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world first
The air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.

Sports Insider: The Aussie who controls the future of top Kiwi sport
OPINION: A Saudi-backed power-broker may be the key to this country's sporting fortunes.

Liam Napier: Money can’t buy true fandom in Saudi boxing
OPINION: It's now considered the new de facto home of boxing. But does it deliver?

'Positive step for football': Fifa boss defends Saudi Arabia World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 tournament, despite human rights concerns.

‘It doesn’t feel right’: Parker frustrated as title shot remains elusive
Parker may need another fight before a title shot due to boxing politics.

Parker’s pivot from title challenger to defender in last-minute change
'What I can control is resting tonight and smashing his face in tomorrow,' Parker said.

Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.

Parker gets new opponent after heavyweight champion falls ill
Daniel Dubois fell ill and will be unable to defend his IBF heavyweight title.

What do all the different boxing titles actually mean?
Joseph Parker is back in the ring on Sunday morning.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

'Knew the putt was a good result': Kiwi LIV golfer's clutch debut
Ben Campbell's crucial putt proved he's not on LIV Golf to make up numbers.

Kiwi golf wrap: Alker pipped in Morocco
All the latest from the Kiwis competing in the world's top competitions.

Adesanya’s heartwarming message for upset young fan
Adesanya took the time to reassure a young fan he was okay after his recent loss.

‘Think about things’: Adesanya addresses future after knockout loss
'I was going to do that anyway but now I’m forced to – shout-out to Nassourdine for that.'

‘He got caught’: Adesanya knocked out in UFC return
Adesanya started strong before falling to his third loss in a row.

Channel 2019: Rival’s challenge for Adesanya ahead of Saudi Arabia bout
Imavov: 'He's still very good ... I expect the best Adesanya to come into this fight.'