Nikau Hepi lands US college football scholarship despite never playing the sport
Florida State, who initially offered Hepi a scholarship in June, are one of the most prestigious programmes in…
Auckland policeman dies days after completing every 18-hole golf course in New Zealand
Greg Holmes, 58, with his wife Carmen last week after completing his 15-year goal of playing every 18-hole…
Ashes: Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg defends Usman Khawaja after golf outing before Perth test
Khawaja’s failure to open, and the initial uncertainty as to why, sparked a wave of criticism from former…
Australian student expelled after playing in tennis tournament
Aarav’s days are taken up by school, training and homework, his mum told the programme. “I do homework…
Silver Ferns: Catherine Hall on juggling netball with medical school studies
“I was sort of umming and ahhing because I knew that was quite a big-time commitment and I…
Kiwis v Samoa: Payne Haas, Kalyn Ponga eligibility debate reignites State of Origin fairness call
Payne Haas has been a massive addition to the Samoa team for the Pacific Championships. It’s an awkward…
Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing
Harry Inch (NZ Warriors) and Saumaki Saumaki (South Sydney) will join Perkins in the 13-man code next year.…
Why one of New Zealand’s best Halloween houses won’t be decorated this year
A homemade Halloween ticket booth decoration by Kristy Oxenham. Photo / Jason Oxenham. “I remember kids saying ‘yours…
Black Caps v England: Kane Williamson addresses international future as New Zealand return nears
And while Williamson had previously skipped white-ball series, Zimbabwe represented the first time he had turned down the…
On The Up: Kerikeri teen band Bandwidth Riot scores major gigs after Rockquest win
“We played Rockquest and continued from there.” The teens, who are all in Year 13 at Kerikeri High…
Ryder Cup: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele confirm Ryder Cup pay goes to charity
Cantlay was accused in 2023 at Rome of not wearing a US team cap as a protest about…
Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock
Whether he’s playing a surly philosopher, a hustling restaurateur or Vladimir Putin, the 52-year-old is one of Hollywood’s…