Youth international rugby: Australia U18 narrowly eclipse NZ Schools in a high-quality thriller while Māori notch a historic win
In other matches, Taranaki U19 beat Tonga U18 55-7 and New Zealand U18 Barbarians savaged Samoa U18 90-3,…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson struggles in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, narrowly misses top 10 start
“I just had no tow, as well. I tried to start close to Max, but his out lap…
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in fire truck stolen at his house
“The home owner entered [a] rescue truck and suddenly drove around E3 [another truck], nearly striking two firefighters…
Woman almost crushed by falling tree says bank it sits on is ‘a disaster waiting to happen’
Church was driving in the northbound lane – any closer and she said she “would have died”. She…
Green Party losing in Auckland Central and National ahead of rivals in new poll
The trend seems to be because of Labour voters shuffling around. A commentary released with the poll said…
‘Such a bad lap’: Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Hungary qualifying – NZ Herald
‘Such a bad lap’: Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Hungary qualifying NZ HeraldLawson left frustrated by 11th-place qualifying…
Te Awamutu property destroyed after car crashes into lounge, just misses elderly woman
“My mother was in the lounge but thankfully she just got a little cut on her neck.” He’s…
Far North firefighters battle Kaikohe blaze overnight after family’s narrow escape
Hutchinson described the family as “so distraught and traumatised” by their ordeal. “This was so close to four…
Nelson drive-by shooting: 4 men jailed over $40k gang-related drug debt
Four shots from two of the weapons were fired at the house from their vehicle, three of which…
Drug-fuelled Enhanced Games falling short of world marks
“It was very close to the world record. I really wanted to do it, but it’s okay,” Gkolomeev…
French Open: Marta Kostyuk dedicates Roland Garros win to Ukraine after Kyiv strike scare
Kostyuk, 23, told reporters that the missile landed during a massive Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian capital over…
Tokoroa house fire: Young family and baby escape burning home
“And I was [screaming] like oh my God, our house is on fire! “We just all ran outside.…