Foreign crew charged after police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot
Police have charged six crew members of the high-profile MV Raider vessel with drug smuggling, saying they attempted…
Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out of 2026 Super Rugby season
“They found an infection in my back called discitis, which means I’m going to be on antibiotics for…
Highlanders v Moana Pasifika live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round seven from North Harbour Stadium
All the action from the Super Rugby round seven clash, from North Harbour Stadium. All you need to…
Super Rugby Pacific: Jason Holland on why he wanted Blues head coaching role
The 53-year-old was quickly snapped up by the Hurricanes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, but when…
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga claims Blues ‘don’t want us here’
“We’ve got nothing against the playing group, nothing against the staff that work in there. But the people…
On This Day | Japan hit by worst earthquake and tsunami in its history in 2011 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on March 11, 2011. By Greg Torode, Martin Wong and Agencies A farm…
Highlanders v Force live updates: Jamie Joseph’s side come-from-behind after finishing match with 14 men
“It’s a chaos week for us, but feel for our coach and we’re grateful that we have him…
US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ in space as China boosts satellites: general
The United States needs to go on the offensive in space to be able to “turn around and…
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika abandon plans to host Chiefs in Tonga
The club had been speaking to numerous sponsors to help cover the costs, but couldn’t get a deal…
Crusaders v Brumbies live updates: Super Rugby round two clash
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies. – The Crusaders lost their…
Highlanders v Chiefs live updates: Super Rugby round two clash in Dunedin
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Chiefs. The Highlanders and Chiefs do…
Super Rugby Pacific round 1 review: New rules, All Blacks bolters, flops
A cut Caleb Caleb Tangitau has added beef this season – he looks more muscled. But if his…