A reduced All Blacks squad of 36 has travelled to Baltimore for Sunday's fourth and final rugby test of the series against the Springboks.

Three players have been ruled out after suffering injuries in the third match - Ardie Savea has a dislocated shoulder, Quinn Tupaea picked up a knee knock, and Luke Jacobson injured an elbow tendon.

Sportstalk host recapped the team's defeat in Soweto, and speculated about what this latest loss means for the Kiwi side's World Cup odds.

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A reduced All Blacks squad of 36 has travelled to Baltimore for Sunday's fourth and final rugby test of the series against the Springboks.
Three players have been ruled out after suffering injuries in the third match - Ardie Savea has a dislocated shoulder, Quinn Tupaea picked up a knee knock, and Luke Jacobson injured an elbow tendon.
Sportstalk host recapped the team's defeat in Soweto, and speculated about what this latest loss means for the Kiwi side's World Cup odds.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Springboks beating out the All Blacks 29-24 in Soweto

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Labour's leader has little to say about the party's plunge in popularity in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll.

It's lagging behind National's 29 percent - on 25.9, making it the lowest poll result for Labour since July 2024.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says National has also dropped two points, so it's not good news for either major party.

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Labour's leader has little to say about the party's plunge in popularity in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll.
It's lagging behind National's 29 percent - on 25.9, making it the lowest poll result for Labour since July 2024.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says National has also dropped two points, so it's not good news for either major party.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour taking a drop in popularity in latest poll

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Social media companies could be facing hefty fines if they don't do enough to keep under-16s off their sites under a new bill, according to the Australian Government.

The fines would be aimed at sites like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, and the bill is designed to boost the eSafety Commission’s information gathering powers.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says concerns have been raised that the social media giants haven't been doing enough to keep the under-16s off their platforms - and the rest of the world will be watching this for their own bans.

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Social media companies could be facing hefty fines if they don't do enough to keep under-16s off their sites under a new bill, according to the Australian Government.
The fines would be aimed at sites like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, and the bill is designed to boost the eSafety Commission’s information gathering powers.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says concerns have been raised that the social media giants haven't been doing enough to keep the under-16s off their platforms - and the rest of the world will be watching this for their own bans.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government looking to fine social media companies over teen ban

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It's been a big season for the Warriors, as they await their upcoming qualifying final this weekend.

The Kiwi side will host the Dolphins next Saturday at Go Media Mt Smart, and they're guaranteed another home final irrespective of that result.

Former Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson says the side's been 'grinding hard' all season, and he's hoping the second NRL home final will take place at Mt Smart over Eden Park.

"I've got no doubt that we'd probably go close to selling out Eden Park anyway, but the fan experience and even the player experience - and I've been fortunate to play both venues - and even though Eden Park is a world-class facility, it's not the best spot to play at." 

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It's been a big season for the Warriors, as they await their upcoming qualifying final this weekend.
The Kiwi side will host the Dolphins next Saturday at Go Media Mt Smart, and they're guaranteed another home final irrespective of that result.
Former Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson says the side's been 'grinding hard' all season, and he's hoping the second NRL home final will take place at Mt Smart over Eden Park.
"I've got no doubt that we'd probably go close to selling out Eden Park anyway, but the fan experience and even the player experience - and I've been fortunate to play both venues - and even though Eden Park is a world-class facility, it's not the best spot to play at."&nbsp;
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Shaun Johnson: Former Warriors halfback ahead of this weekend's playoff against the Dolphins at Mt Smart

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Springboks beating out the All Blacks 29-24 in Soweto

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