Teen powerlifter breaks deadlift world record
At 17, Muhammad Hazrul was determined to make it to the world powerlifting stage. But he did not…
NZ telecoms infrastructure: Why US investors paid $600k for a Lower Hutt rooftop – and broke our rules
Yet the US-owned fund found its lease breached foreign buyer rules by taking an interest in residential land…
Basketball: Charlisse Leger-Walker’s guide to making the WNBA from New Zealand
Leger-Walker was the youngest basketball player to represent New Zealand at 16 years, 202 days old, having played…
Fire at Masterton central eatery under control, fire crews remain at scene
Whakaoriori Masterton general ward councillor Gary Caffell posted to social media describing “heavy black smoke billowing out of…
Gisborne house fire: Passerby pulls elderly man from burning home
It was expected the man would be released from hospital today. “A passerby saw the fire, broke a…
Phoenix Crossland gets four-match ban for hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary
“I want to thank everybody inside for a fair hearing,” Crossland said after the result was handed down.…
NRL grand final: Phoenix Crossland out after guilty plea over hip-drop tackle
Dragons forward Ryan Couchman faced a four-game ban in March for a hip-drop tackle, with a similar suspension…
Canterbury farm shed confrontation leads to Jesse Johnson assault conviction upheld on appeal
Johnson was sentenced following a trial in the Christchurch District Court in April 2025. He appealed unsuccessfully to…
Bottle-O Christchurch Airport broken into three times in six weeks
Repeated break-ins at Bottle-O Christchurch Airport have cost the owner stock, glass repairs and insurance excesses. Then, on…
Carlos Alcaraz falls to Ben Shelton in latest-ever US Open finish
“That was a war, epic match, so physical,” Shelton said. “Carlos is one of the greatest champions in…
Thieves steal works worth $18m from Renoir Museum in France, says mayor
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Saula Ma’u breaks down in tears after All Blacks debut in win over Lions
Tongan-born Ma’u, officially All Blacks no 1242, said he just hoped he made his family proud before he…