T20 World Cup: South Africa pip Afghanistan in double super over, Motie spins West Indies to victory over England
A wide off the fifth ball meant Afghanistan still needed six to win but now a four would…
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream cut short as Johnson claims downhill gold
She was taken to Treviso’s Ca’ Foncello hospital which later revealed that Vonn “underwent orthopaedic surgery to stabilise…
From Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant Batty
And that will no doubt include reminiscences about the All Blacks 1976 test against the Springboks at Ellis…
Sky TV expands 4K Ultra High Definition, but expert says penny-pinching means it falls short
Some viewers are chomping at the bit for more 4K. On Geekzone, one member bemoaned that the Fifa…
SH29 Tauriko roadworks: Cambridge Rd intersection reopens tomorrow
For the right turn into Cambridge Rd, drivers were advised to continue along SH29 to the Redwood Lane…
Breakers lose 91-89 to Tasmania JackJumpers, playoff chances fade
While the New Zealand Breakers were whistled for 24 personal fouls, the Tasmania JackJumpers were pinged just 15…
Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…
Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
“This was a deliberate decision to allow the right medical evaluations to happen on the ground, where the…
Parkinson’s story wins top honour in Northland school writing contest
First place She Got Away by Rachel Tan from Huanui College Morgan and Allie fell in love in…
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops global box office with almost $600m opening
The first Avatar, released in 2009, became the highest-grossing movie of all time and netted an Oscar for…
Auckland FC extend remarkable A-League away record with Wanderers win
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Steve Corica after Friday’s match. “It’s a challenge for us with all…
Head Hunters members sentenced for deadly assault on Samuel Curle over hoodie
Benjamin Gabriel during an earlier appearance in the High Court at Auckland, charged with the murder of Samuel…