Champs NZ set for America’s Cup ‘trigger pull’ with GB

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, halting military actions from 6pm Moscow time Saturday until the end of Sunday, hoping Ukraine will reciprocate. He instructed Russian troops to be prepared to respond to any violations of the truce while emphasizing humanitarian considerations. Amidst ongoing conflicts, including a prisoner swap, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed skepticism about Russia's intentions, highlighting continued drone attacks as evidence of the Kremlin's true approach...

Five people have drowned due to large waves hitting parts of Australia at the beginning of the Easter weekend, with two others reported missing off the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria. The body of a man was discovered near Tathra, following the deaths of a fisherman and two other men in separate incidents in New South Wales, while a woman drowned and a man is missing in San Remo, Victoria. Victoria Premier Jacinta...

Auckland FC is on the brink of securing the A-League Men premiership in their inaugural season after a 2-0 victory over Melbourne Victory, with goals from Louis Verstraete and Guillermo May. This win puts Auckland seven points ahead with two games remaining, needing Melbourne City to lose or draw against Western Sydney to clinch the title. Auckland's goalkeeper, Alex Paulsen, made crucial saves during the match, while Melbourne Victory's finals position is now at risk...

Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy advanced to the semi-finals of the Stawell Gift after impressive heat performances, with Gout winning in 12.31 seconds from a 1m handicap and Kennedy clocking 12.23 seconds from 0.25m. Gout expressed excitement about the upcoming semi-finals, while Kennedy enjoyed the chase dynamics of the race, showcasing their friendly rivalry after recent competitions. Both will compete again on Monday for a chance to win the $40,000 prize, along with...

The ACT Brumbies secured a hard-fought 24-0 victory over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, with try-scoring doubles from winger Corey Toole and replacement hooker Billy Pollard. The match was nearly the lowest-scoring in Super Rugby history, with the first points scored just before halftime after a long period of stalemate. The win propelled the Brumbies to second place on the ladder, setting them up for a home match against the Hurricanes next Saturday. Full...

The NSW Waratahs faced a disheartening 28-14 loss to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, marking their ninth consecutive away defeat, a record low since 1996-97. Despite a promising win against the Chiefs, the Waratahs struggled physically, conceding significant possession and territory, and were hampered by injuries to key players, including skipper Jake Gordon. Although they mounted a second-half comeback, they ultimately fell short, missing a bonus point after a late penalty try, leaving them at...