Articles by Alex Powell
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Liam Lawson finishes seventh at Canadian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli wins fourth straight
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‘I’m sorry’: Lawson misses top 10 start in Canada by hundredths of a second
Sunday, 24 May 2026, 8:23amAll the action, as Liam Lawson returns to track in qualifying for Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix. (function(n){function...
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Lawson ruled out of Canada sprint qualifying, hydraulic fault ruins Kiwi’s car
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 8:11amLiam Lawson’s Canada sprint qualifying session was over before it began, after the Kiwi’s Racing Bulls suffered terminal...
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Warriors sign key playmaker on long-term deal
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:14pmThe Warriors’ worst-kept secret has been confirmed: Tanah Boyd has signed to remain at the Auckland club until the end of...
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'We’ve been wanting something like this': Conway raves over NZ's test calendar
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:05pmIn a world where the white ball has taken over at the highest level, a crammed 12 months of test cricket is welcome news...
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'Treat him with respect': Webster's message to Warriors fans over Metcalf
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 8:58pm“Treat him with respect”. That’s Warriors coach Andrew Webster’s message to the club’s fans towards wantaway halfback Luke...
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Wood, Smith make history as All Whites name 26-man World Cup squad
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:07amCoach Darren Bazeley has sprung minimal surprises in his 26-man squad to head to this year’s Football World Cup in North...
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The kids are alright: Where is the next generation of Black Caps batters?
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 2:42pmAs is the case with any sport’s golden generation, how New Zealand Cricket navigates the end of this current cycle of the...
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NZ20 launch pushed back a year
Monday, 11 May 2026, 12:21pmThe proposed privately-backed NZ20 competition launch will be pushed back by one year, New Zealand Cricket confirmed today. In...
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Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash
Monday, 4 May 2026, 11:12amLiam Lawson has avoided further punishment for the crash that ended his Miami Grand Prix. The Kiwi collided with Alpine’s...
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Lawson improves in Miami qualifying after power woes plague sprint race
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 8:19amLive updates of qualifying for Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix, from the Miami International Autodrome. (function(n){function...
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Lawson's start upgraded in Miami sprint after rival penalised
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 9:28amLiam Lawson’s starting position at Formula One’s Miami sprint race has been upgraded one place, after Williams’ Alex Albon...
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‘A danger to all clubs’: Warriors boss’ worry over PNG’s tax-free power
Friday, 1 May 2026, 2:26pmAs the NRL braces for a new reality of the Papua New Guinea Chiefs’ vast spending power, Warriors recruitment boss Andrew...
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Government won’t step in to save Moana Pasifika – Sports Minister
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:41pmThe New Zealand Government will not step in to save struggling Super Rugby Pacific side Moana Pasifika from going under,...
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'Plenty to offer': Warriors sign Barnett's replacement in Broncos player swap
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 8:50pmThe Warriors have got their man. Just over a month on from losing co-captain Mitch Barnett to the Brisbane Broncos, the Warriors...
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Warriors deny interest in Kiwis international, despite depleted centre stocks
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 3:30pmWarriors coach Andrew Webster has shot down any talk of a prospective move for New Zealand international Matt Timoko, despite...
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NZ20's race against time as Kiwi-based T20 league plots January launch
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:22pmEven after the NZ20 concept was approved in principle by New Zealand Cricket, the clock is ticking to make a Kiwi-hosted...
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‘Last year sucked’: Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 10:03amBy Alex Powell in Melbourne What a difference a year makes. This time twelve months ago, Liam Lawson had just begun the lowest...
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‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflict
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 2:32pmBy Alex Powell in Melbourne George Russell, of Mercedes, says Formula One drivers have faith in the organisation’s leaders...
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Black Caps sneak into T20 World Cup semifinals as Pakistan implode
Sunday, 1 March 2026, 8:22amThe Black Caps have snuck into the semifinals of this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, despite Pakistan defeating Sri Lanka in...
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‘Make him regret his decision’: Chiefs’ message to departing young star
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 9:09amNew Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes makes no bones of his annoyance at losing first-five Josh Jacomb in 2027. Despite standing out...
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‘Felt like I was at home’: F1 great’s love for NZ ahead of Auckland show
Sunday, 25 January 2026, 8:40amWhen 13-time Formula One grand prix winner David Coulthard returns to New Zealand in March, it won’t be his last visit. As...
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'Arriving with confidence': Record-breaking Allen primed for World Cup charge
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 2:15pmWith a record-breaking season in Australia’s Big Bash League under his belt, Black Caps opener Finn Allen appears poised...
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'Still think I'm one of the best': Black Caps star quashes retirement talk
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 12:29pmOn the eve of another Twenty20 World Cup, Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has no plans to make sure this year’s tournament...
