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Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is optimistic that Cam Roigard and Will Jordan will be available for the first Test against the Springboks, though he is less certain about Damian McKenzie's fitness. The team secured a 50-19 win over the Bulls in Pretoria, with selection battles emerging across the backline.
The 2026-27 Premier League season begins on August 21 with champions Arsenal hosting Coventry City. Multiple clubs start under new managers following a summer of major transfers and departures, while Liverpool open against Newcastle two days later. Key storylines include Arsenal's first title defence since 2005, the impact of the recent World Cup, and new on-field rules.
National Geographic Signature with G Adventures is adding 17 new itineraries, bringing its total to 67 trips across 48 destinations. The expansion responds to traveller demand for immersive, value-aligned experiences, and each departure includes National Geographic Expedition Experts and a dedicated Expedition Leader.
Auckland is experiencing its worst week for flu-related hospitalisations in a decade, with rates at a 10-year high and national infection rates at a four-year high. Health officials say the entire system is under pressure, while nurses at North Shore Hospital describe 'feral' conditions in the emergency department.
Poland's football federation says preparations for the U-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule despite UEFA's boycott threat over FIFA's abandoned privatization plan. New Zealand and France have confirmed participation, while other federations remain silent.
A KAN News poll found that 18% of Israelis have considered emigrating in the past two years, with one-third knowing someone who left. The findings arrive alongside a Tel Aviv University study showing emigration at record highs, with near-270,000 people leaving since 2023 and warnings of a 'tsunami' from opposition MK Gilad Kariv.
An Australian aviation company, Skytraders, has evacuated a US expeditioner from Antarctica in a rare and risky midwinter mission, landing an Airbus A319 at McMurdo Station in complete darkness and temperatures as low as -43°C. The patient was flown to Christchurch, New Zealand for medical treatment and is recovering well.
Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to boxing after serving a three-month ban for cocaine use, which authorities attributed to his nutritionist's regular cocaine use. UKAD found the ingestion occurred out of competition.
Russia’s Investigative Committee outlined the human and material costs of Ukraine’s 2024 incursion into the Kursk Region, estimating damages at over 504 billion rubles and reporting 640 civilian deaths. Officials also alleged Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries committed atrocities, including torture and grenade attacks on civilians.
A new study suggests workers exposed to pesticides may face up to a 70% higher risk of developing ALS, with men potentially twice as likely to be affected. The findings come as Syngenta ends sales of the herbicide paraquat in Australia following new restrictions imposed by the national regulator.
Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old Australian charity cyclist, died a day after completing a 5,300km ride from Broome to Bowral with his grandson to raise funds for motor neurone disease. His death was described as unexpected and peaceful, with some reports indicating a single-vehicle crash. He raised over $100,000 for MND NSW.
Two New Zealand men stranded for nearly a week on Mount Popomanaseu in the Solomon Islands have been airlifted to safety after a break in the weather allowed a rescue helicopter to reach them. The pair had been trapped by torrential rain and difficult terrain after their guides could not take them down due to tribal land boundaries.
The Pacific island nation formerly known as Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, with citizens now referred to as dei-Naoero. The change, passed by parliament in May, aims to honor the country's heritage and move away from a colonial-era name.
Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in wildlife, prompting warnings from federal ministers that the virus is likely to spread further. The outbreak has hit seabirds in South Australia and suspected cases have emerged in Victoria, while authorities stress the risk to human health remains low and no poultry infections have been confirmed.
Australia’s netball team claimed bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beating England 65-80 less than 20 hours after a semifinal loss to Jamaica. ABC Australia reported on both the team’s emotional recovery and the errors that cost them a place in the gold-medal match.
Chartered flights will carry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as New Zealand's ban on greyhound racing takes effect. Trainers relocate to continue racing, while officials and critics dispute the welfare implications and the industry's future.
Fatima Zahra became the first Pakistani woman boxer to win a Commonwealth Games medal, securing bronze in the 60kg category. Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem was eliminated early in the javelin final, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage taking gold.
Eleven countries, including the US, South Korea and Japan, issued a joint alert warning that North Korean IT workers, using stolen identities and AI, generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programmes. North Korea rejected the alert as 'false information' and accused the US of militarizing cyberspace.
HSBC has agreed to sell its Australian home loan portfolio to Blackstone for a loss of less than US$100 million, winding down its retail presence in the country over 18 months. The transaction marks the end of HSBC's decades-long retail banking in Australia, though it will continue institutional and private banking services.