Sri Lanka defeat rotated Black Caps in first T20 international
Sri Lanka won by four wickets against a heavily rotated Black Caps side in Dambulla. New Zealand scored 135 before the hosts reached 140-6 in 19 overs. Zak Foulkes provided a bright spot for the New Zealanders with 27 not out and figures of 3-20.
3 outlets · Australia defeats Kiwi Ferns to win Pacific Championship title
The Australian Jillaroos defeated the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns 24-4 in the Pacific Championship final at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Australia secured the victory with five tries, while New Zealand scored a single try late in the match to avoid a shutout.
3 outlets · Thirty people arrested as police target Mongols gang in Canterbury
Police have made five further arrests and seized firearms during an operation in Canterbury. This brings the total number of arrests this week to 30. The crackdown follows the Mongols Motorcycle Club's fifth anniversary celebrations in Christchurch.
3 outlets · Sam Darry ruled out of All Blacks tour due to injury
Lock Sam Darry will return to New Zealand to recover from a knee injury sustained during training. The All Blacks will recruit a replacement ahead of their upcoming test against France in Paris. Meanwhile, Sam Cane's availability for the match is uncertain after he required stitches for a head injury during the win over Ireland.
3 outlets · Canberra United defeat Wellington Phoenix in A-League Women clash
Canberra United secured a 1-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix at Porirua Park on Sunday. The match, which lasted 100 minutes, was interrupted when a dog belonging to Phoenix captain Annalie Longo ran onto the pitch.
2 outlets · Kiwis defeat Papua New Guinea to avoid Pacific Championships relegation
The Kiwis beat the Papua New Guinea Kumals 54-12 at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Eighteen-year-old Casey McLean scored four tries on his test debut, while Shaun Johnson provided five try assists in his final game for the team.
2 outlets · Kangaroos defeat Tonga to win Pacific Championships final
Australia's Kangaroos secured a 20-14 victory over Tonga in the Pacific Championships final at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Sunday. Despite a strong Tongan effort, Australia maintained their lead to claim the title in front of a large crowd.
2 outlets · Investigation launched after man dies following police interaction in Auckland
A man died after falling and striking his head during an interaction with police on Boston Road in Grafton on Monday, 4 November. Police were called to a commercial property following reports of an agitated man. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified as a critical incident investigation begins.
2 outlets · West Coast officials assess damage after record-breaking heavy rain
A state of emergency for the Southern ward of Westland District has ended following severe flooding and slips. Officials are currently assessing damage across the West Coast, including record rainfall in Franz Josef and closures on State Highway 6.
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