All Blacks defeat Italy 29-11 to end 2024 tour
The All Blacks secured a 29-11 victory over Italy at Allianz Stadium in Turin to conclude their northern tour. Despite the win, the performance was described as unconvincing and underwhelming. The match also marked the final All Blacks appearances for Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.
4 outlets · Missing man and dog found safe in Ōtaki Forks
David McHaffie and his black labrador, Ropey, have been found after being missing since Saturday morning. The man was located on Monday afternoon after his dog led rescuers to him. He was taken to hospital for assessment following the search in the Ōtaki Gorge area.
4 outlets · Four pilot whales die after mass stranding on Northland beach
A pod of approximately 40 pilot whales stranded at Ruakākā Beach on Sunday afternoon. While hundreds of volunteers helped refloat most of the whales, three adults and one calf died. Department of Conservation staff are monitoring the remaining pod as they remain out at sea.
3 outlets · Scott Robertson to propose reviewing All Blacks eligibility rules
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson intends to submit a report to the New Zealand Rugby board regarding the selection of players contracted to overseas clubs. Following his first year in charge, Robertson plans to present information on the potential benefits and drawbacks of including offshore-based players.
3 outlets · Black Foils win SailGP season opener in Dubai
New Zealand's Black Foils have won the opening SailGP regatta in Dubai. After finishing second on the first day, the crew led by Peter Burling came from behind in the three-boat final to secure the title and top the leaderboard.
3 outlets · One person seriously injured in Paremata boat and jetski collision
A person was taken to Wellington Hospital in serious condition following a collision between a boat and a jetski on Sunday. The incident occurred around 11.30am in the waters off Ngāti Toa Domain in Paremata. While one person required ambulance treatment, all parties involved returned to shore safely.
3 outlets · Liam Lawson finishes 16th at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Liam Lawson finished 16th in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the lowest-placed of the four Red Bull cars. Meanwhile, George Russell won the race, and Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One world championship after finishing fifth.
2 outlets · Auckland FC make history with fourth consecutive A-League Men win
Auckland FC defeated Macarthur FC 1-0 in Sydney on Sunday to become the first A-League Men club to win their first four matches. Guillermo May scored the winning goal in the 34th minute at Allianz Stadium. The victory marks the expansion club's first win on Australian soil.
2 outlets · Missing sulphur-crested cockatoo returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Pepper, a six-year-old cockatoo stolen from Upper Hutt's Staglands Wildlife Reserve, has been returned after being sold in Porirua. A local resident recognised the bird after seeing a news report and took it to the police.
2 outlets · England face injury setback before Black Caps test series
Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of England's tour after fracturing his right thumb during a net session in Queenstown. The injury occurred during a warm-up match against the New Zealand Prime Minister’s XI. Cox was scheduled to make his debut in Christchurch this Thursday.
2 outlets · Police investigate officer pictured wearing gang patch in office
An investigation has been launched after images circulated showing a police officer wearing a gang patch vest over his uniform. Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham described the behaviour as disappointing, noting that the officer involved has come forward to take responsibility.
2 outlets · White Ferns batter Georgia Plimmer ruled out for remainder of year
New Zealand batter Georgia Plimmer will miss the rest of the year due to a bone stress fracture in her groin. The 20-year-old will be unavailable for the upcoming three-match ODI Rose Bowl series against Australia in December.
2 outlets · TJ Perenara includes Treaty support in final All Blacks haka
In his final appearance for the All Blacks against Italy, veteran halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi during the pre-game haka. The 32-year-old used the words "Toitū te tiriti o Waitangi" to signal support for the recent hīkoi to Parliament.
2 outlets · Two people die in Takanini three-vehicle collision
Two people died following a crash involving a truck and two cars in Takanini, southern Auckland. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Great South Road and Walter Strevens Drive at approximately 12.25am on Sunday. Police say the two fatalities occurred in one of the cars involved.
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