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England create unwanted history at Women’s Euro
England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defence of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France.

Argentina stunned by England two weeks after beating Lions
Argentina beat the Lions in Dublin two weeks ago for the first time and left most of the team intact for its first test at home this year.

Large plume of smoke seen above Waiheke Island
What appears to be smoke was seen billowing from the Auckland island this morning.

Watch: ‘Idiot’ F1 rookie crashes while entering pits
The British driver lost control and crashed into a barrier while coming into the pits after the third practice session was stopped because of a crash.

By the numbers: All Blacks create history with 500th test win
The All Blacks clinched their 500th test win by defeating France in Dunedin.

Weather: Flood-impacted areas begin recovery after barrage of downpours
A state of emergency remains in place for the flood-damaged Nelson-Tasman region after much of the country was battered by a barrage of downpours.

Liverpool players among mourners at Diogo Jota and his brother’s funeral
The English champions’ captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of a football shirt with his former team-mate’s No 20 in white.

Italy make Springboks work for test win
The blowout expected from world champions South Africa didn't eventuate.

NZ endometriosis research to influence local policy-making
Currently, experts in Aotearoa have had to rely on international data to understand the condition.

Shane van Gisbergen wins the pole for Nascar race in downtown Chicago
When it comes to Nascar's street course in downtown Chicago, there is Shane van Gisbergen, and then there is everyone else.

Coastguard rescues ‘very cold and shaken’ kayakers stranded in Whangarei harbour
The paddlers were found after drifting two miles out to sea with the breeze and outgoing tide.

Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig
More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".

Dengue scare hits Pacific Mini Games; athlete receives medical care, health alert issued
Palau's Health Ministry is asking athletes, teams, visitors and the people of the islands to protect themselves as much as possible from mosquito bites.

How spooked All Blacks can improve after French scare in Dunedin
The All Blacks escaped with a 31-27 victory against the French, and coach Scott Robertson will be forced to make at least one change for the second test.

Watch: Djokovic's daughter steals show at Wimbledon with victory dance
Tara Djokovic's moves brought a smile to dad's face. Everybody else's, too.

Dream over: Junior Tall Blacks thumped by USA in U19 World Cup semi
Matt Lacey’s New Zealand under-19 basketballers were no match for the dominant USA in Switzerland, and will now play off for the bronze medal.

Trump’s finances were shaky. Then he began to capitalise on his comeback
NY Times: Records suggest his riches were not the product of a steady and strong empire.

Bayern Munich star suffers gruesome injury at Club World Cup
The replay of the injury was not shown on the big screens at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Lions accuse Waratahs of dirty tricks after error-strewn win
Lions coach Andy Farrell accused the Waratahs of dirty tricks by heavily watering the Allianz Stadium pitch prior to their error-strewn win in Sydney.

Wimbledon: Defending champion eliminated in third round
Whoever ends up winning the Wimbledon women’s title will be the ninth champion in the past nine editions.

Wales rugby’s nightmare worsens with 18th straight test defeat
Wales' nightmare run since the 2023 Rugby World Cup means it will fall behind Japan in the test rankings for the first time.