Executives in Zurich, Geneva and Sydney are the best paid in the world after taxes, according to a survey by Swiss bank UBS - but Auckland workers are not flourishing to the same extent.

South Sydney fullback Rhys Wesser has added his name to the long list of NRL stars who will retire at the end of the season.

A hattrick from centre Dylan Farrell capped a miracle comeback from South Sydney as they notched an amazing 34-24 victory over St George Illawarra.

Leah McLennan samples one of Sydney's fly-in-and-dine restaurants.

The All Blacks have the advantage of player depth over old foe Australia for the World Cup, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.

Wests Tigers consolidated their top-eight spot on the NRL ladder with a hard fought 19-12 win over Sydney Roosters.

Club hasn't signed him for next season and the position remains unfilled, so he could be retained.

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The photo is included in the latest issue of Inspire, an online English-language magazine published by associates of al-Qaeda

Kieran Foran showed his class and tenacity to inspire the Sea Eagles to a 36-22 victory over a willing South Sydney.

The Sydney Roosters eased the pressure on under-fire coach Brian Smith with a 34-26 NRL win over Penrith.