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Star striker Erling Haaland has missed two penalties in Norway's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel...but the misses weren't costly, with Haaland scoring a hat-trick in the Scandinavians' 5-nil win

Star striker Erling Haaland has missed two penalties in Norway's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel...but the misses weren't costly, with Haaland scoring a hat-trick in the Scandinavians' 5-nil win

12 October 2025

One of the world's most intense football rivalries will kick off shortly.

Serbia hosts Albania for their fourth ever meeting, drawing nil-all last time around in June.

The issues between the two nations date back centuries - tied to war and politics.

Kick off's at 7:45am - at the same time Portugal face Ireland, Estonia play Italy and Spain host Georgia.

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12 Oct: Kiwi league giant Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is the toast of East Yorkshire after setting the platform for Hull KR to win the Super League grand final

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12 Oct: Bay of Plenty loose forward Joe Johnston is touting young wing Kele Lasaqa as one to watch

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Today's News

Rugby:
Canterbury appear poised to maintain an attacking mindset during Sunday's home NPC quarter final against Counties Manukau in Christchurch 14:07

Rugby League:
Mission complete for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as he closes the curtain on his rugby league career 13:47

Law and Order:
A swift response by Wellington Police, has put the brakes on a gathering of boy racers 13:47

International:
Benjamin Netanyahu booed as Steve Witkoff speaks ahead of return of hostages 13:37

Politics:
The Government announcing a range of environmental policy changes 13:27

Environment:
It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it 12:27

International:
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, was a key player in the Israel-Hamas peace deal 12:27

Health & Safety:
Former US President Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says 12:27

Motorsports:
Supercars great Greg Murphy believes youngsters Ryan Wood and Matt Payne can emulate New Zealand's best as they line up for this afternoon's Bathurst 1000 11:57

Rugby League:
Kiwi league giant Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is the toast of East Yorkshire after setting the platform for Hull KR to win the Super League grand final 11:17

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