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FIA reveals 'mitigating' reason Lawson got harsher penalty than Verstappen
The Red Bull stablemates were both penalised for leaving the track to gain an advantage.

Alex Powell: Does Liam Lawson's penalty expose F1's double standards?
OPINION: What we learned from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

'It's a shame': Penalty spoils Lawson’s Saudi Grand Prix
The Kiwi crossed the line in 11th place, but was relegated down the grid.

Recap: Liam Lawson finishes 12th after time penalty in Saudi Arabia
All the action from Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Lawson achieves best qualifying position of 2025, beats teammate
The Kiwi continues to improve on his return to Racing Bulls.

Liam Lawson avoids stewards’ punishment, logs solid day in Saudi practice
The Kiwi was investigated for failing to comply with race director instructions.

Stumped: Why a growing number of Black Caps could turn their backs on the team
Cricket author points out the money moves keeping NZ Cricket bosses awake at night

'Nothing really changed': Lawson shrugs off ruthless Red Bull axing
This year has not gone to plan for the Kiwi in Formula One.

Gregor Paul: The surprising countries making charge for RWC hosting rights
Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.

Trump says he could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month
The President's visit may be his first overseas trip since returning to the White House.

Why Trump’s Ukraine talks are raising concerns in Kyiv and Nato
US President says US ownership of Ukrainian power plants 'best protection' for them.

Sports Insider: Keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.

Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.

US strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacks
Trump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.

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?