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British actor, comedian Tony Slattery dies
The Whose Line Is It anyway star has been called the "gentlest, sweetest soul" despite his battle with drugs and alcohol.
NSW must survive cauldron-like setting to clinch Origin series
Queensland will have history on their side - only twice in 44 years have NSW won a decider at Brisbane.
NSW Blues look to keep State of Origin dream alive
Analysis - It's crunch time for NSW in a must-win State of Origin game - but can they pull it off?
It's State of Origin time: What you need to know
State against state, great against great, mate against mate - the highlight of Australia's rugby league calendar kicks off tonight.
Boxing Day test: A punter's view
As Trent Boult bowled Joe Burns in the first over, the crowd erupted, and you might have thought, just for a moment, that you were at a packed Eden Park, writes Dean Bedford.
Warriors' chart new course - but are they heading in the right direction?
Sportscall - The Warriors are charting a new course without Shaun Johnson at the helm. But is it the right direction?
League: What can we do about the Warriors?
Sports Call - Warriors supporter and RNZ journalist Dean Bedford laments the demise of another season and asks what can be done to remedy things?
Supreme Court upholds 'sexsomnia' rape conviction
A convicted rapist who claimed he should have not been found guilty because his actions were carried out while he was asleep has had his legal appeal rejected.
No spark in Wellington election despite tough field
Analysis - Wellington has a reputation politics, but as Dean Bedford writes, this year's mayoral election has failed fire up.
Data use surges as people go mobile with Pokemon
There's been a 10 percent spike in mobile phone data use since the launch of Pokemon Go two weeks ago.
