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Sky's the limit: Jets midfielder set lofty goals

"We haven't even scratched the surface to what we could do."

Newcastle Herald

Italy women's Rugby World Cup forward banned 12 weeks for biting

Wellington (AFP) - Italy second-row forward Sara Tounesi was on Tuesday banned for 12 matches for biting an opponent in the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

AFP

New Zealand try-machine Woodman dazzles All Blacks' legend Kirwan

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks legend John Kirwan rates New Zealand try-machine Portia Woodman as one of the greatest wings in rugby after her eye-catching exploits at the women's World Cup.

AFP

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Georgian stars with wonder goal as Jets storm past Wellington to create history

BEKA Dartsmelia produced a contender for goal of the year as the Newcastle Jets stormed past Wellington Phoenix 3-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday to create club history.

Newcastle Herald

Barrett brothers could miss All Blacks Test in Japan after bereavement

Wellington (AFP) - The three Barrett brothers were among six All Blacks who didn't board the plane on Saturday for the Test in Japan after their grandmother died.

AFP

Injuries, bereavement force All Blacks into changes for tour

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand have called up four players after being hit by injuries and family bereavement a week out from the opening Test of their northern hemisphere tour against Japan.

AFP

‘Clown sighting file’ has dozens of leads that need to be investigated before accused killer clown trial, defense says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On May 26, 1990, a killer dressed as a clown stood at Marlene Warren’s doorstep in Wellington and shot the 40-year-old woman in the face. Flowers and two balloons — a heart-shaped one that said “You’re the Greatest” and one with a picture of Snow White…

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New Zealand farmers protest world’s first livestock ‘burp tax’

Farmyard vehicles disrupted traffic in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and other cities to protest emissions tax.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand farmers protest livestock 'burp and fart' tax

Wellington (AFP) - Farmers quit their fields and hit the streets of New Zealand's cities Thursday in countrywide protests against plans to tax greenhouse emissions from farm animals.

AFP

Centre Ioane extends New Zealand deal until after Rugby World Cup

Wellington (AFP) - Midfielder Rieko Ioane on Wednesday became the latest All Blacks star to extend his contract with New Zealand Rugby until after next year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Feathers ruffled as charismatic parrot banned from avian beauty contest

Wellington (AFP) - The world's fattest parrot can't fly, and now it can't run either.

AFP

Phoenix behind Talay bid for All Whites

Ufuk Talay would become the first Australian manager of the All Whites if New Zealand Football back a push by his club Wellington Phoenix for a job-share.

AAP

Nix deny Mariners' Cummings in ALM draw

Jason Cummings, eager to win selection in Australia's World Cup squad, saw his spectacular second-half goal cancelled out as Central Coast drew with Wellington.

AAP

Scarratt shakes horror injury to fire England's World Cup bid

Wellington (AFP) - When England star Emily Scarratt fractured and dislocated her ankle last year, she feared she may miss the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Newsroom.co.nz

Brown v Govt: Who will blink first?

Council and mayoral election results present the Labour Government with a stark dilemma, writes Peter Dunne: Back down on major policies or call the local electors' bluff?

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s local elections appear to show a backlash against Ardern. The reality is more complex

Many cities chose conservative candidates but the results were less about national trends than local conditions

AFP

New Zealand outlines plans to tax livestock burps, farts

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand on Tuesday unveiled plans to tax the greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals, in a controversial proposal designed to tackle climate change.

AAP

Phoenix to fight three-game Sasse ALM ban

ALM newcomer Yan Sasse, of Wellington Phoenix, will face Football Australia's disciplinary committee in a bid to overturn a three-match ban.

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Lessons for Labour and National in Saturday's swing

Saturday’s win for centre-right mayors doesn’t seal the deal for National at next year’s general election. But it does send a big wake-up call to Labour

The Hindu

Jaishankar raises difficulties faced by Indian students in New Zealand with Kiwi leadership

India is the second largest source of international students in New Zealand pursuing higher education in various disciplines

The Hindu

Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian High Commission Chancery in Wellington

EAM Jaishankar also said that the relationship between India-New Zealand is "due for an update", and "due for refresh"

AFP

All Blacks named for Northern Hemisphere tour

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand coach Ian Foster is sticking with the players who won the Rugby Championship and restored some pride to the wounded All Blacks, saying they "deserve" selection in the squad named on Sunday to tour the northern hemisphere.

Newsroom.co.nz

Whanau bucks trend in referendum on leadership

New Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she'll put an end to council bickering and in-fighting - a task made easier by the left-wing majority she now presides over.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why does everybody hate Wellington?

Yes, the question is mischievous – but a Newsroom survey shows 'Wellington' has become a shorthand for the perception that government is seizing control from local communities.

AFP

Woodman to Scarratt: Five to watch at the women's Rugby World Cup

Wellington (AFP) - The women's Rugby World Cup begins Saturday in New Zealand with the hosts and England, who are on a record 25-match winning streak, among the favourites.

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