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World Cup a ‘moment of becoming’ for women’s rugby – and for New Zealand

The end of amateurism is nigh but local expectation abounds as Eden Park prepares to host record crowds

The Guardian - AU

All you need to know: The Rugby World Cup

It's time! After five years' wait, the Rugby World Cup finally gets underway at Eden Park today. Here's our guide to get you started on the five-week tournament in Aotearoa.

Newsroom.co.nz

Leeds Rhinos set for emotional night as stars prepare for Headingley farewell

Departing stars will say their final goodbyes in the game against New Zealand.

Leeds Live

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New Zealand struggles with backlog of 36,000 international tourists visa applications

Tourists from non-visa waiver countries warned not to book travel until visas are approved

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup: New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell a doubt after injury

The all-rounder will play no part in the tri-series against Bangladesh and Pakistan

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton says she's in for some early starts as she reveals exciting plans

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has sent a good luck message to the England rugby team the Red Roses as they begin their World Cup campaign in New Zealand - and promised to be up early to watch them

Daily Mirror

NZ beat Tasmania in NBL homecoming game

The New Zealand Breakers have held the Tasmania JackJumpers off to record a scrappy 71-65 victory in their first NBL game at home in 489 days.

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New Zealand court quashes child sexual abuse conviction in landmark ruling

Case of Peter Ellis marks first time a court in the country has overturned a conviction posthumously

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2022: England the firm favourites but hosts New Zealand are plotting their downfall

Sarah Hunter’s England open their World Cup campaign in the early hours of tomorrow morning as one of the hottest favourites to leave these shores in British sporting history.

Evening Standard

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell in doubt for T20 World Cup

WELLINGTON: New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the T20 Tri-Series in Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln on Friday.

The Times of India

From minister to lobbyist in three months: New Zealand needs to do better on transparency

The rules should not allow an MP to be reading cabinet papers in June and then lobbying former colleagues in October

The Guardian - AU

Wales v Scotland kick-off time, TV channel and team news for Women's Rugby World Cup opener

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland in New Zealand

Wales Online

NZ's key teacher unions now reject classroom streaming. So what's wrong with grouping kids by perceived ability?

Aotearoa New Zealand’s high school teachers’ union recently approved a policy to end streaming – also known as “ability grouping” – in New Zealand high schools by 2030. The primary teachers’ union NZEI Te Riu Roa took a similar stance in March 2021.

The Conversation

Strong retention of young 'professional' shearers turns tide on workforce shortages for woolgrowers

After years of shearer shortages, young guns are hitting shearing sheds in record numbers thanks to "professional" newcomers and the pandemic's "silver lining".

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Woman denies 2016 murder in regional NSW

A woman extradited from New Zealand will face trial in August over the 2016 murder of a 71-year-old man in central western NSW.

AAP

Wallaroos facing sea of black at Eden Park

The mighty Black Ferns and a world record 40,000 screaming fans await the Wallaroos in their World Cup opener against New Zealand on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'moving in right direction' ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup

FIVE years have passed since the last women’s Rugby World Cup was held, but in that time the sport has evolved by light years. Or at least, that…

Daily Mirror

Claudia MacDonald gets Rugby World Cup start months after fearing career was over

Red Roses kick off their glory bid against Fiji in Auckland, New Zealand, early on Saturday morning

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The Hindu

Look up

As Hanle in Ladakh is poised to have India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, prospects for stargazing and astro tourism shine bright

Newsroom.co.nz

This week's best-selling books

The week's biggest-selling New Zealand books, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias

Newsroom.co.nz

Why does everybody hate Wellington?

Yes, the question is mischievous – but a Newsroom survey shows 'Wellington' has become a shorthand for the perception that government is seizing control from local communities.

Newsroom.co.nz

Jury's out to silence Aussie crowd

It's been a while since the Silver Ferns last played arch-rivals, Australia's Diamonds, and this year's star defender, Kelly Jury, has some unfinished business in the Constellation Cup.

Wales Online

Johnny McNicholl wants his place in the Wales team back as he targets New Zealand clash and then the 'ultimate goal'

McNicholl was in and out of the Wales squad last year but has an opportunity to make a run for the No.15 shirt with Liam Williams out injured

Wales Online

Justin Tipuric and Gareth Anscombe add to Wayne Pivac's injury worries as New Zealand showdown looms

The Ospreys duo will be missing this weekend, but there is good news about a returning star

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1169: S Jaishankar in New Zealand, Thailand school shooting

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from New Delhi, Punjab, New Zealand, and Thailand.

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