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Rugby League:
Latrell Mitchell may be out for the season with a foot injury...leaving New South Wales needing to find a replacement centre for the State of Origin decider on Wednesday-week 10:47

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has lauded his side's spirited effort in their 13-12 NRL loss to the Bulldogs in Sydney 10:27

Entertainment:
Pregnant Mandy Moore is battling a skin condition she says is the "pits" as she awaits the arrival of her third child 10:07

International:
As Australia's reliance on imported blood plasma grows, the ethics of paid donation are back in focus 10:07

Cricket:
The New Zealand women's cricket team has suffered its biggest T20 loss to England - humbled by 59 runs in Southampton 10:07

Entertainment:
David and Victoria Beckham reportedly toasted their 25th wedding anniversary with a pub dinner 9:37

Business:
A Taranaki accountant who lost 300 thousand dollars in a scam has got a full refund 9:27

Entertainment:
Kourtney Kardashian has no idea how she "even got dressed" for the 2009 Emmy Awards 9:07

Entertainment:
Kourtney Kardashian was stung by a scorpion that hid in her bikini bottoms 8:37

Auckland:
Parts of Auckland's Southern Motorway have now reopened - after a serious crash where a car hit a barrier, landing on its roof and blocking several lanes 8:37

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