Black Ferns Sevens win pool games while men advance to quarterfinals
The Black Ferns Sevens remained unbeaten during pool play at the Dubai Sevens season opener. Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens progressed to the quarterfinals despite suffering consecutive losses, including a defeat to Spain.
2 outlets · Auckland FC win fifth consecutive match against Newcastle Jets
Auckland FC defeated the Newcastle Jets 2-0 at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday evening. Late goals from Neyder Moreno and Francis de Vries secured the victory, allowing the team to equal the A-League record for most clean sheets to start a season.
2 outlets · Kane Williamson reaches 9000 Test runs as Black Caps struggle
Kane Williamson became the 19th player to score 9000 Test runs during the first Test against England in Christchurch. Despite his 61, New Zealand fell to 155-6 while attempting to overcome a 151-run deficit. England's Chris Woakes recently took two wickets in two balls, putting the visitors in a strong position.
2 outlets · Heroin found in white powder sold as cocaine in Auckland
A drug checking clinic has identified heroin in a white powder being sold as cocaine in the Auckland region. High Alert has warned that anyone consuming the substance believing it is cocaine faces a high risk of serious harm or death.
2 outlets · Liam Lawson qualifies 10th for Qatar Grand Prix sprint race
New Zealander Liam Lawson has qualified 10th for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint after his fastest time was docked for leaving the track. Lawson's team, VCARB, currently sits eighth in the constructors' championship, trailing sixth-placed Haas by four points.
2 outlets · Tax policy central to Labour Party annual conference
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has opened the party's three-day annual conference. Members are meeting to debate policies, with a particular focus on tax, as they develop a platform for the 2026 general election.
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