England defeat Black Caps by eight wickets in first Test
England took a 1-0 series lead after beating New Zealand by eight wickets at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Following New Zealand's scores of 348 and 254, England chased 104 runs in just 13 overs. Brydon Carse took six wickets in the second innings to help secure the victory.
3 outlets · Mautohe Cathedral Cove walking track reopens to the public
The Mautohe Cathedral Cove walking track near Hahei has reopened after being closed for nearly two years. The path was repaired and rerouted following damage from Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle in early 2023. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka officially opened the track on Sunday.
3 outlets · NZ Breakers suffer consecutive NBL losses against Perth Wildcats
The Auckland-based NZ Breakers lost 123-112 to the Perth Wildcats after trailing by as many as 23 points. During the match, the Breakers lost their 2.29m centre Tacko Fall to injury. The defeat follows a previous loss, marking two consecutive NBL defeats for the club.
2 outlets · Twelve arrested during Mongrel Mob gathering in Nelson
Police arrested 12 people and issued over 180 infringement notices during a Mongrel Mob Barbarians gathering in rural Nelson this weekend. Arrests included one person for wearing gang insignia, while others were charged with drug possession and breaching bail or release conditions.
2 outlets · Air New Zealand flight diverted to Auckland due to engine issue
An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney was diverted to Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Flight NZ249 experienced an engine issue approximately one hour after departing Wellington. The aircraft landed safely in Auckland just after 5.20pm.
2 outlets · Tauranga Whai surge into playoff contention in Tauihi Basketball League
The Tauranga-based Whai have won four of their last five games, placing them fourth in the Tauihi Basketball League. Ashley Joens scored 32 points to lead the team to a 97-63 victory over the Tokomanawa Queens in Palmerston North.
2 outlets · Hipkins rules out AUKUS and commits to Dunedin hospital rebuild
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has stated that a future Labour government would not join the AUKUS security pact. Speaking at the party conference in Christchurch, he also committed to a full rebuild of Dunedin Hospital.
2 outlets · Two injured in single-vehicle crash near Waihola
Two people were injured, including one person seriously, in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Waihola on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the incident around 2.40pm, and one person was airlifted to the hospital. The crash caused the highway to close in both directions.
2 outlets · Man in critical condition after incident in Porirua
Police are investigating after a man was found with life-threatening injuries at a house on Kotuku Street, Elsdon, around 2am on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital, and a scene guard remains at the property while inquiries continue.
2 outlets · Liam Lawson qualifies 17th for Qatar Grand Prix
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson finished 17th in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. Lawson accused Aston Martin's Lance Stroll of purposely slowing down and causing him to get caught in traffic during the session.
2 outlets · One person dies in single-vehicle crash in Randwick Park
A person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on Hyperion Drive in Randwick Park this morning. Police were called to the scene around 7am, and a fatality was confirmed shortly after. One person was treated for minor injuries at the scene, and the road has since reopened.
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