Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive in thrilling win over Wales
Jack Crowley converted to put Ireland 7-0 ahead. The Welsh were relieved three minutes later when a knock-on…
Robyn Malcolm on ageing, acting and why she’ll never retire from screen
“[Acting] is kind of like ready-made therapy on a daily basis,” she says. “Because you’re role-playing constantly and…
Golden Shears 2026: All six NZ team members qualify for world semi-finals
In machine shearing, qualifying was headed by New Zealand‑based Scotsman and 2012 world champion Gavin Mutch, ahead of…
China’s Honor hopes ‘robot phone’ can energize sluggish market
Technology Handset maker also unveils its first humanoid robot for consumer use Chinese smartphone maker Honor is hoping…
England rugby’s Six Nations collapse: How title hopes fell apart after Ireland loss
A team with England’s rugby resources, both playing and financial, ought to be ambitious and there is nothing…
Shear delight in Hawke’s Bay as world champs loom
Mutch, from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was based in Taranaki when he won the 2012 title in Masterton, but now…
England v Ireland: Gibson-Park guides Ireland to record-breaking win in England
Gibson-Park, Robert Baloucoune and replacement back Tommy O’Brien all ran in tries before the interval, with Dan Sheehan…
Taupō girl Elyse Johnson defies odds of cancerous brain tumour
“She understands everything – it’s just the tumour obviously stops it getting out because it’s stopped her speech,”…
Taupō girl Elyse Johnson defies odds of cancerous brain tumour
“She understands everything – it’s just the tumour obviously stops it getting out because it’s stopped her speech,”…
Council to decide on permanent closure of popular Whakatāne track
Council said it could provide opportunities to promote cultural awareness and the significance of this site. Contact was…
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka all but end Australia’s hopes with eight wicket victory
“Lot of emotions in the room right now. Haven’t been at our best. Disappointed bunch at the moment.”…
Warriors NRL pre-season turnout raises hopes of more big games at Napier’s McLean Park
But for some players, there will have been the realisation that it was the Warriors’ second loss in…