Body in the bag manslaughter trial: Auckland sect leader Kaixiao Liu’s sermons played for jurors
The sect leader’s father agreed: “Find a place inside a forest, somewhere with no people around, primaeval forest.”…
Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
Trump himself is a UFC fan who has attended a series of fights, endearing himself to its core…
NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s Warriors career over after confirmation of ACL rupture
“ACL confirmed. Tough to accept, but the season goes on. We got something special going. Big love for…
Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez signs pro football deal with El Paso Locomotive
“This journey back to professional soccer is about believing in yourself, taking risks, and continuing to chase your…
Split Enz Forever Enz tour: Nostalgic Hamilton show proves band still have it
Original member Tim Finn and later additions Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie were joined by new…
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
The Iranian Embassy to Rome said that the suggestion showed US “moral bankruptcy” and that Italy did not…
President Tremain steps up for the HBRFU
They all carried on the tradition of playing in jersey numbers associated with the loose forward positions played…
Rugby film No Tears On The Field follows Taranaki prop’s remarkable journey
Maddi says: “When I was worried my stitches would come out if I tackled someone, I’d think, ‘Oh,…
Buffy star Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander, dies aged 54
“Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life…
We need to learn how to make liveable cities – Eric Crampton
SimCity presents a fairly static vision of cities and a strongly dirigiste view of the urban planner’s role.…
Dave Rennie: Former players react to announcement of new All Blacks coach
“Everyone knows that test-match rugby and international rugby is different to Super Rugby or any other club competition.…
My small-town confessions: Tom Sainsbury spills the beans
Of course I remember growing up watching Felicity in The Good Life, but there’s this also obscure murder-mystery…