Articles by Christopher Reive
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Sport
'I was still learning': The change between world cups for Black Ferns star
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:35pmThings have changed for Georgia Ponsonby. As the Black Ferns hooker goes into her second World Cup campaign, the difference...
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Sport
'Really dogs***': Erasmus' blunt assessment of Springboks loss to Wallabies
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 3:38pmSpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus has given a blunt assessment of his side in their 38-22 loss to the Wallabies, saying the...
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Sport
SailGP speed record broken; Black Foils in contention in Germany
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 8:19amAhead of the opening day of SailGP’s debut event in Germany, it seemed as though the league’s speed record might come under...
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Sport
'There's always armchair experts': Black Foils on putting SailGP pieces together
Friday, 15 August 2025, 2:45pmGood things take time. It’s a notion Leo Takahashi has embraced in his first SailGP season with the Black Foils and one that...
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Sport
‘Boldest change in 174 years’: New rules for America’s Cup require a woman on board, spending cap
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 2:08pmAmerica’s Cup teams will be required to compete with a female sailor on board, batteries will replace manual power, and a...
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Sport
Fox limits damage as Rose claims dramatic PGA Tour playoff win
Monday, 11 August 2025, 11:27amRyan Fox has kept the damage to a minimum. No one goes into a tournament aiming to finish in a tie for 50th, but it’s what...
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Sport
From roofer to All Black: Rookie Kyle Preston's banner year
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 2:27pmIt took Kyle Preston just one Super Rugby Pacific appearance to put himself in the spotlight. Earning a contract with the...
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Sport
'They will take this chance': All Blacks add four fresh faces for Rugby Championship
Monday, 4 August 2025, 1:09pmAnother four new All Blacks could be capped in the coming weeks, with several new faces included in the squad for the Rugby...
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Sport
No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name World Cup squad
Friday, 25 July 2025, 5:29pmThe 33-strong squad tasked with defending the Black Ferns’ title as Rugby World Cup champions has been selected. Following...
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Sport
'Joe deservevs it': promoter backs Parker as next to challenge Usyk
Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:25amIf Oleksandr Usyk is to defend his throne as heavyweight boxing’s undisputed champion, Joseph Parker is at the front of the...
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Sport
'One of our best': Black Foils triumph in SailGP's return to Great Britain
Monday, 21 July 2025, 9:28amNew venue, same result. A return to Great Britain has coincided with a return to the top step of the SailGP podium for the...
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Sport
'Kind of crazy': Fox on his whirlwind season before final major
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 1:33pmPreparing for the final major championship of the year, Ryan Fox personified the old adage that time flies when you’re having...
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Sport
Beauden Barrett out with injury as All Blacks ring changes
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 11:18amA new-look All Blacks team will take to the field for their final test against France, with 10 changes in the starting XV...
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Sport
Ruby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World Cup
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 1:22pmAs the Black Ferns prepare for their final test before World Cup selection, opportunity has presented itself to players still...
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Sport
All Blacks make three changes for second French test
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:00amThe All Blacks selectors have favoured consistency. Ahead of the second test against France in Wellington this weekend,...
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All Blacks captain ruled out for remainder of French series
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 12:06pmScott Barrett will not feature again in the All Blacks’ test series against France. The All Blacks captain left the field...
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Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:12pmWhen the opportunity to clinch UFC gold first presented itself to Israel Adesanya, the Last Stylebender walked through the...
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National
'It's got the history': Ex-speedway promoter's concerns over future of Western Springs
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 1:11pmA former speedway promoter has voiced concerns that the history attached to Western Springs Stadium could be lost as Auckland...
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Sport
Another former Team NZ sailor joins Luna Rossa for Naples campaign
Monday, 23 June 2025, 10:35amLuna Rossa are making waves. On Friday, the Italian syndicate set the America’s Cup realm abuzz as they announced the signing...
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Sport
Ko hints at Olympic future ahead of shot at grand slam
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 3:51pmAs Dame Lydia Ko looks to compete this week for her fourth major championship win, she has suggested winning gold at last...
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Sport
Fox falls further back at US Open
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:31amAfter confirming his place in the championship rounds at the US Open, Ryan Fox had the same thing to say about Oakmont Country...
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Sport
'It is what it is': Blood Diamond on UFC exit and why he fights on
Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:20pmStanding inside the UFC octagon, sweat dripping from his forehead after three hard-fought rounds against American Charles...
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Sport
Fox avoids major carnage to sit 33rd at US Open
Friday, 13 June 2025, 1:46pmAhead of the US Open, Ryan Fox predicted Oakmont Country Club might “probably put me back in my place pretty quickly”. But...
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'Trying to do things better': How hip injury led Fox to lifestyle change
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 2:16pmThe threat of surgery triggered a change in Ryan Fox. Toward the back end of his 2024 season, the Kiwi golfer was dealing...
