All Blacks defeat Ireland 23-13 in Dublin
The All Blacks secured a 23-13 victory over Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Despite a yellow card for Jordie Barrett, New Zealand won through a try from Will Jordan and six penalties from Damian McKenzie.
4 outlets · Rieko Ioane leads All Blacks haka in Dublin victory over Ireland
The All Blacks defeated Ireland 23-13 in Dublin on Saturday. Rieko Ioane led the team's Kapa o Pango haka for the first time in his test career. Following the win, the All Blacks centre posted a message on social media saying, "Put that in the book."
2 outlets · Crowded House begins New Zealand tour in Wellington
Crowded House has started their Gravity Stairs Tour with a performance at Wellington's TSB Arena. The band's first New Zealand shows in three years will continue with upcoming dates in Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Hamilton, and Auckland.
2 outlets · Stephen Hudson maintains innocence despite murder conviction
Stephen Hudson continues to deny murdering Nicholas Pike despite being convicted of the crime more than 15 years ago. As Hudson makes another attempt to gain freedom, investigations highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding Pike's disappearance over 20 years ago.
1 outlet · State of emergency declared for Westland District following heavy rain
A state of emergency has been declared in the Westland District after 350mm of rain fell within 24 hours. The weather has caused landslips, road closures, and evacuations across the area.
2 outlets · Mourners gather in Rotorua for tangihanga of Sir Robert Gillies
Thousands of people have arrived at Te Papaiouru Marae to farewell Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies, the final surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion. The 99-year-old veteran died on Thursday night. Attendees include the Māori Queen and Willie Apiata VC.
2 outlets · Prison operator apologises after inmate films staff in Auckland facility
Serco has apologised after an inmate at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility used a smuggled cellphone to post videos on TikTok. The footage, which showed staff during a search, gained significant views before the device was seized. This incident follows a series of similar security breaches involving smartphones in New Zealand prisons.
2 outlets · Teenager rescued after being swept out to sea at Bethells Beach
Lifeguards rescued a 17-year-old girl after she was caught in a rip current at Bethells Beach on Friday evening. A police helicopter dropped a flotation device to assist the swimmer, who was in serious distress and hypothermic. The incident occurred during a time when the beach was not being patrolled.
2 outlets · Southern motorway reopens after two-vehicle crash near Conifer Grove
A northbound section of Auckland's southern motorway has reopened following a two-vehicle crash near Conifer Grove. Emergency services attended the incident around 12.30pm, which resulted in one person being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
2 outlets · Three people hospitalised after reported assault in Long Bay
Emergency services responded to a report of a group being assaulted and having items stolen in Long Bay shortly after 10pm last night. Three people were taken to hospital for treatment, while two others were assessed at the scene. Police are currently making inquiries into the incident.
2 outlets · Nathan Smith to make Black Caps white-ball debut in Sri Lanka
Pace bowling allrounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper Mitch Hay have been named in the New Zealand squad for upcoming series in Sri Lanka. Smith is expected to make his T20 and ODI debuts during the two T20Is and three ODIs. There is also speculation regarding a potential Test call-up for the England series.
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