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    Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has capped a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance in the NRL grand final with selection in the New South Wales State of Origin squad

    Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has capped a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance in the NRL grand final with selection in the New South Wales State of Origin squad


    His Storm teammates Tino Fa'asuamaleaui , Brenko Lee, Christian Welch, Felise Kaufusi and Cameron Munster have been named in the Queensland squad.

    Six Penrith players have also been included in both squads.

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     Other Lower North Island News
     17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay
     17 Jan: The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier
     16 Jan: A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton
     15 Jan: Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier
     14 Jan: Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight
     14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community
     13 Jan: Police are investigating potential links between a car fire and shooting in Palmerston North yesterday, near a children's playground
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK 15:27

    Business:
    Drug researchers say the collapsing price of methamphetamine has concerning implications 15:07

    Law and Order:
    Police say the victim of a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga is critical but stable in hospital 14:57

    Tennis:
    Kiwi squash star Paul Coll has won his 30th title on the PSA Tour 14:27

    International:
    At least 21 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain 14:17

    Business:
    Trump is threatening more tariffs over access to critical minerals – will NZ be targeted? 14:07

    Living & Travel:
    More details about the discovery of a tramper missing almost three weeks in Tasman bushland 13:27

    Politics:
    Corrections officials say a rise in alleged sexual assaults by prison officers could be down to reporting changes 13:07

    Law and Order:
    A 27-year-old man's been charged after an assault in Central Otago's Arrowtown last month 12:27

    Health & Safety:
    Biosecurity officials hunting Queensland fruit flies in Auckland - have found nothing after another weekend of precautions 11:57


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