Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
‘Shocking silence’ over climate crisis in New Zealand election campaign draws criticism Meaningful debate over climate emergency lacking ahead of October vote amid fresh warnings of more extreme weather events The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Minor parties could hold key to New Zealand election Polls put New Zealand’s National party ahead of Labour amid claims of racist campaigning from minor parties. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
HCA ground staff get a pat on their back from Pak players HCA groundstaff praised by Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka cricketers for providing best playing conditions. Pakistan team gave chief curator Y.L. Chandrasekhar ‘man of the match’ award. Babar Azam handed team jersey to HCA head curator. Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali took pics with groundstaff. HCA officials, govt wings praised… The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023
Luxon and National readies for final NZ election sprint Centre-right opposition National's slogan is Get New Zealand Back On Track - but is Chris Luxon's campaign running off the rails? AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Diamonds move pay dispute to back of mind, focus on NZ Pay negotiations have broken down between Super Netball players and Netball Australia, but the Diamonds insist they're focused on playing New Zealand. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Hugo Keenan excited to line up with ‘X-factor’ wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe Hansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are mentally ready to beat New Zealand and break World Cup quarter-final hoodoo Ireland are the number-one ranked side in the world but have never previously progressed to a Rugby World Cup semi-final Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
New Zealand’s FTN Motion To Make Australian Debut In 2024 New Zealand-based FTN Motion is eyeing entry into the Australian market by 2024 with its Streetdog electric motorcycle. RideApart · Oct 11, 2023
Ireland reveal Mack Hansen and James Lowe fitness as New Zealand team confirmed Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Mack Hansen to start Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand Hansen suffered a calf issue in last weekend’s 36-14 victory over Scotland. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Labour jumps but not enough in latest NZ poll Chris Luxon would lead a coalition government of National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to the latest poll result ahead of the October 14 election. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
Cairns, Breakers denied fairytale NBA pre-season wins Washington and Portland have emphatically avoided becoming the next shock NBL scalps, breezing by Cairns and the New Zealand Breakers in NBA pre-season action. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Diamonds won't be distracted by pay dispute: captain The Diamonds will start their Constellation Cup series against New Zealand amid a pay dispute between Super Netball players and Netball Australia.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Post-COVID record migration boom for New Zealand New Zealand's net migration hit a record 110,200 in the year to August, Statz NZ figures show.
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023 With ACT and NZ First promising to overhaul Pharmac, what’s in store for publicly funded medicines? Never before has Pharmac – the government’s medicine procurement agency and decision maker – featured so prominently in an election.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 Banks have only passed on three-quarters of interest rate rises to depositors, RBA says Increase compares favourably with New Zealand and the US, Reserve Bank assistant governor says
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Cal Wilson, New Zealand comedian and TV host, dies aged 53 The standup, writer and actor, who co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off and appeared as a guest on Thank God You’re Here, died after a short illness in Sydney
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Jacinda Ardern throws support behind Labour days before New Zealand election Former prime minister appealed to voters on Facebook video after being noticeably absent in lead up to 14 October election
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023 Former Warriors wing signs deal to play overseas The former Golden State Warriors wings will be spending next season playing for the New Zealand Breakers.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Labour picks up steam days out from election Governing party still trails National as NZ First’s support grows, strengthening Winston Peters’ position in any rightwing coalition
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023 Youth hostels face tough times – but they are perfect for authentic, spontaneous experiences When the New Zealand branch of the Youth Hostel Association (YHA) collapsed in 2021 and the country’s 11 hostels were forced to close, staff and punters alike were shocked. General manager Simon Cartwright cited the pandemic as the primary cause of the downturn in tourism revenues and the association’s financial…