Rugby, Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Amarante Sititi shocked with lock spot but embracing opportunity
“Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to become a Black Fern. Watching some of the women…
Under-16 social media ban: Teenagers say VPNs and fake ages could bypass rules
The Government has been developing its own approach, with National aiming to introduce legislation and secure its passage…
Ōtara tenancy terminated after Kāinga Ora finds flat uninhabitable
Rubbish was stacked against the walls, inside wardrobes and throughout the kitchen and bathroom. The back door had…
All Blacks: Italy lock Niccolo Cannone banned four matches for headbutt on Cam Roigard
“In light of Cannone’s acceptance that he committed an act of foul play worthy of ordering off, as…
‘Lock Labour out’ the rallying cry as Act kicks off election campaign
Act leader David Seymour ignored the siren used on a megaphone, although Fire and Emergency couldn’t, after being…
All Blacks: NZ rugby captain Scott Barrett out for up to five months with back injury
“He was in great shape, he had a great break, and he’d come back very excited. All Blacks…
All Blacks loosehead prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection – Paul Lewis
Winning or gaining parity in set pieces is crucial in test rugby. Any efforts by the All Blacks…
China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks
A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that…
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC: Late equaliser not enough to lock in second spot
Win that, and they play Adelaide in the semifinals. Although Auckland fell short, their second-half performance will be…
Warriors re-sign lock Erin Clark on long-term deal until end of 2029 NRL season
“When we lost Tohu Harris and then Dylan Walker last year, Erin stepped straight in to fill the…
Black Ferns: Chelsea Bremner ruled out of Pacific Four series, rookie Sam Taylor added to team
The 23-year-old also plays for the Manawatū Cyclones in the Farah Palmer Cup. Last year, Taylor became the…
All Blacks lock Josh Lord re-signs with Chiefs and Taranaki to 2029
He has played 12 tests, 37 games for the Chiefs and 34 games for Taranaki since his provincial…