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Take That star Gary Barlow teams up with comedian Jason Manford for a six-part ITV series, Gary Barlow's Food and Wine Tour: New Zealand, airing Sunday August 30. The pair journey across the country sampling food and wine, meeting local producers, and experiencing Maori culture, as Barlow shares his passion for wine and the 'genuine spirit of hospitality' he found.
Wyndham Clark overcame a shaky final round, surrendering a five-shot lead before birdieing the last three holes to win the BMW Championship by three strokes. The victory, his third of the season, moves him to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup standings ahead of the Tour Championship.
Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, unveiled as the club's 007 signing ahead of the 2028 NRL season. The move ends speculation about Nathan Cleary and adds to a formidable backline, while raising questions about Manu's All Blacks aspirations.
New Zealand's political landscape is shifting as the Opportunity Party, led by Qiulae Wong, crosses the 5% threshold in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, potentially making it the decisive force in forming the next government. Meanwhile, a Herald-Motu Research Poll of Polls shows the likelihood of the current coalition being re-elected has fallen to 48.2%, and approval ratings for both Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins have slumped.
Australian shares are expected to open higher on Monday after Wall Street posted solid gains on Friday, easing a week of losses tied to US interest rate worries. A busy slate of corporate results and renewed attention on oil and gold prices will mark the session.
A ginger tom named Ginge, missing from Sunderland for nearly a year, was found living with a feral colony in Leeds. A microchip scan reunited him with his owner, and a video of their reunion went viral.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine, ahead of the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. The event, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, drew tens of thousands of spectators and featured an Air Force One flyover, while logistical challenges and water lines drew attention.
Richie Mo’unga starts at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Lions at Ellis Park, with Beauden Barrett at fullback. The team aims to build on a 33-16 win over South Africa ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. Mo’unga, back from Japan, says he is savouring every moment in a special circle.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after footage emerged of him being handcuffed by police outside a Derby nightclub. The ECB has referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate the incident that occurred after Durham's County Championship victory.
India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.
Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the opening lap of his final home race at Zandvoort, ending his Dutch Grand Prix prematurely. The four-time world champion, who had signed a new Red Bull contract earlier in the week, lost control on the damp banked final corner, with the race red-flagged and Verstappen confirming he was unhurt.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom were spotted enjoying Noah Kahan's concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, dancing to the hit 'Dan'. The couple had front-row seats at the sold-out show, part of Kahan's Great Divide Tour.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 after being dropped early as India reached 300 for five on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Shubman Gill made 50 and Ravindra Jadeja 43 before late wickets, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after a blow to the forearm.
Twenty-one former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif demanding humane treatment and proper medical care for jailed ex-premier Imran Khan, following concerns his recent hospital stay fell short of a Supreme Court order. The appeal, initiated by Greg Chappell, comes after Khan was examined at a government hospital and returned to jail within hours.
Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.
Akriti Jaiswal Srivastava detailed in an Instagram video the challenges of getting medical care for her son Kevith in New Zealand, including a week-long wait for an appointment and an overcrowded after-hours clinic. She compared the experience with India's quicker access to doctors, prompting others to share their own struggles.
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, levelling the series 1-1 and consolidating their top spot in the World Test Championship standings. The result also opened the door for India, who can leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place with a win in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka.
A wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, destroyed dozens of homes, and prompted a state of emergency. Officials say the fire was human-caused, with at least six injured and containment partially achieved by Monday.
Sri Lanka Cricket interim committee chairman Eran Wickramaratne has called for a rejig of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to allow more Test matches with India, England and Australia. He said the current international calendar is causing Sri Lanka to play too few Tests, despite a busy year ahead, and highlighted the need for India's support and governance reforms within the board.
Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to feature in some ODIs ahead of the Test series against South Africa, which he calls a priority. The team leveled the Bangladesh series 1-1 with an innings win in Mackay, and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test opportunities against major nations.