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Sports · 25 October 2026

Australia A carves up USA as Nick Frost darts over for a try

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Australia A overwhelmed the USA on the rugby field, with Nick Frost scoring a try in a one‑sided encounter.

Business · 25 October 2026

Archaeologists Unearth Juukan Gorge Treasure Trove, Prompting Market Participants to Re‑Value Ancient Assets

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Archaeologists have discovered a massive trove of artefacts at Juukan Gorge after a Rio Tinto blast destroyed a rock shelter, sparking a flurry of financial speculation about the value of ancient objects.

Business · 25 October 2026

Regional house prices still climbing while nation hits record low – city‑to‑country exodus fuels odd paradox

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Regional markets keep rising thanks to city‑to‑country buyers, even as national house prices fall to a record low. Economists warn the trend may soon run out of steam.

Sports · 25 October 2026

Renshaw Warm‑Ups for Opening Spot, Green Eyes No.5 After Bizarre Injury

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Matt Renshaw is preparing to open the innings in Cape Town, and Cameron Green, returning from a bizarre injury, says he can bat anywhere, with the coaching staff eyeing him for the No.5 slot.

World · 25 October 2026

Obama warns Ohio that Trump’s price‑cut promises are as real as a cornfield unicorn

Tariq Bell, World desk

Former President Barack Obama took the stage in Ohio, slamming President Donald Trump for ignoring everyday price concerns, while the audience wondered if anyone was actually selling cheap corn.

Business · 25 October 2026

Sky‑High Hurdles: Kiwi Flights Jump 5.1% as Christmas Approaches

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Stats NZ shows domestic flight prices in September are 5.1% higher than a year ago, meaning New Zealanders will need to budget a little more for their Christmas travel plans.

Sports · 25 October 2026

City Cricket Committee’s Sheffield Shield Snub Sends Nic Maddinson on a South African Detour

Glenys Pike, Melbourne desk

Selectors’ contempt for the domestic first‑class competition has led to Nic Maddinson’s unexpected inclusion in the South Africa series, a move critics say is costing Australian cricket. The decision, likened to a…

Lighter · 25 October 2026

Eight dear pictures of penguins

Picture Desk

Eight dear pictures of penguins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Sports · 25 October 2026

Teenage Mercedes Whiz Kimi Antonelli Snags US GP Pole, Leaves Verstappen in His Slipstream and Title Hangs on a 125‑Point Cliff

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Kimi Antonelli secured pole for the United States Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen and extending his 102‑point lead over George Russell to within 125 points of the championship mark.