In a high-quality taster for the final next week, the Kangaroos led 18-12 at halftime at AAMI Park before surging in the second half to take a comfortable win.
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Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for much of the upper North Island.
They got to within touching distance of the Boks in a courageous response to their setback, but the world champions hung on - just.
National's improved performance has led to an increase in representation for constituents the party has typically reflected.
The All Blacks captain spent over half the match watching from the sideline after his yellow card was upgraded to red.
Lord Jonathan Sumption is a former UK Supreme Court justice and a celebrated historian.
The Springboks have won a fourth Rugby World Cup after defeating the All Blacks 12-11 in the final in Paris - here's what's being said in the aftermath of the match.
Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has taken a significant stride towards re-entering conversations for world title contention with his knockout against Canadian Simon Kean.
The officiating of the match, in particular the number of interjections from the TMO, will naturally be a topic for debate, but first the plaudits must flow for the Springboks, writes Scotty Stevenson.
Tel Aviv-based Alex Jones says no one in Israel is seriously talking about a two-state solution.
The Oriental Rongotai Football Club in Wellington is bracing for the final.
State Highway 23 was blocked near Māori Point Rd, Whatawhata while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
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All Blacks' skipper speaks honestly of his devastation at being red carded in the World Cup final against South Africa.
Hundreds of families are still awaiting word from loved ones.
Armita Geravand was not wearing a headscarf at the time of the incident, which saw her enter a coma.
Jessica Biel, who has two children with Justin Timberlake, has turned off her Instagram comments.
The All Blacks forwards coach wasn't afraid to show how much this morning's result hurt, especially knowing it was the last time some of the team would wear the black jersey.
A 14-year-old bowler, a shipbuilder who loved playing the game of corn hole and a sign language interpreter were among those killed during two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
Tributes poured in for the actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, who died aged 54 at his LA home.
It is understood a man aged 73 and a woman aged 75 were onboard the aircraft.
A woman has been charged following the incident, which saw a man flown to Dunedin Hospital.
The Southland community are celebrating their All Black Ethan de Groot after the All Black's 12-11 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.
The strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a “second stage” in Israel's war on Hamas.
His Majesty is facing calls to address eight decades of British Colonial rule in Kenya, as well as crimes committed by stationed British soldiers.
The Juan Sabula activated its emergency position-indicating radio beacon earlier this morning due to loss of motor and damage to its rigging and sails.
Hundreds of Jehovah’s Witness faithful were gathered for a prayer session in the town of Kalamassery in Kerala state when the explosion took place.
