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Sam Neill, beloved Jurassic Park actor who inspired a generation of scientists, dies at 78 in Sydney
The New Zealand actor, best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney surrounded by family. He was 78 and had been treated for blood cancer but was declared cancer free in April.
- Jul 2
Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship thriller as Donaldson misses late penalty
Ireland snatched a 33-31 victory over Australia in the Nations Championship opener in Sydney, with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a 50-metre penalty after the siren.
- Jun 30
Les Mills, New Zealand Olympian and founder of the global fitness chain, dies at 91
Les Mills, the New Zealand shot putter and discus thrower who competed at four Olympic Games before building a worldwide gym brand, died Monday at age 91.
- Jun 29
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes accused of rape in New Zealand ahead of World Cup knockout match
Ryan Mendes, 36, faces a police investigation in Auckland over an alleged sexual assault on a Brazilian interpreter in March, casting a shadow over Cape Verde's historic World Cup run.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces rape investigation in New Zealand ahead of World Cup round of 16
The 36-year-old forward, set to earn his 100th cap against Argentina, is accused of strangling, biting, and raping a Brazilian interpreter in an Auckland hotel in March.
