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![Aussie scientists develop beer for space tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aussie scientists develop beer for space tourists
When you've paid $200,000 for a seat on a galactic flight, the last thing you want is to be served a dud beer.
![Another fatal shooting in Sydney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another fatal shooting in Sydney
A man has died on the front lawn of his home in Sydney's southwest after a hail of gunshots was fired.
![NRL: Roosters too strong for Tigers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Roosters too strong for Tigers
Sydney Roosters returned to winning ways in confident fashion with a hard-fought 24-6 NRL victory over the Wests Tigers.
![Witness: Benji a lover, not fighter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Witness: Benji a lover, not fighter
Kiwi rugby league star Benji Marshall was allegedly standing up for his girlfriend when that scuffle happened last month.
![<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Time to take a look at the rule book](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Time to take a look at the rule book
At Auckland International Airport I watched sympathetically as my young daughter wrestled with the dilemma of how to meet the needs of three young children within the limits of the aviation security rules.
![Editorial: Appeasement no way to deal with a bully](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Appeasement no way to deal with a bully
So pervasive have been the YouTube images that few people can be unaware of Casey Heynes, the Sydney bullying victim who struck back at his tormenter.
!['Never back down from a bully' - Herald readers react](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Never back down from a bully' - Herald readers react
Herald readers speak out about bullying in NZ and give their views on the best way to handle being bullied.
![Bushes save tot in 3-storey fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bushes save tot in 3-storey fall
Little Leah Ranapia survived a three-storey plunge with only cuts and bruises, thanks to the garden bushes that broke her fall.
![NRL: Stewart targets try century at Brookvale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Stewart targets try century at Brookvale
Brett Stewart is targeting his century of tries for Manly when he makes his long-awaited comeback to Brookvale Oval on Sunday.
![NRL: Luke signs deal with Souths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Luke signs deal with Souths
South Sydney hooker Issac Luke has re-signed with the club for a further four NRL seasons.
![Basketball: Breakers pull off lucky escape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Basketball: Breakers pull off lucky escape
The Breakers continued their happy knack of winning close games last night beating the under-strength Sydney Kings.
![NRL: Benji Marshall's racial taunt claims 'laughable'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: Benji Marshall's racial taunt claims 'laughable'
The man who claims he was assaulted by NRL star Benji Marshall has denied he racially taunted the Kiwis captain.
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Netball: Smart Swifts outlast Tactix
A morale boosting win remains elusive for the Canterbury Tactix after losing to the NSW Swifts last night.
![NRL: New boys lead way for Bulldogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL: New boys lead way for Bulldogs
Canterbury's aggressive off-season recruitment drive paid immediate dividends in the a win over Wests Tigers on Monday night.