Articles by Luke Kirkness and Vaimoana Tapaleao
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Sport
Prime Minister Luxon rallies Crusaders fans amid Super Rugby struggles
Monday, 22 April 2024, 3:26PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon, a devout supporter of the Crusaders, is rallying fans to maintain their faith despite the...
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National
Watch: 'Our eternal Valentine'- Wife's heartbreaking tribute to Efeso Collins
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 11:18AMTop politicians, former rugby stars and foreign government representatives are all among the many hundreds of mourners gathered...
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Politics
Govt to give $20m to weather response initiative for the Pacific
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 4:00PMNew Zealand will provide $20 million towards an initiative aimed at strengthening severe weather and early warning capabilities...
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Sport
'The right thing to do': Why the Warriors will pay for Volkman's surgery
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 4:13PMNew Zealand Warriors chief executive Cameron George says paying for Ronald Volkman’s shoulder surgery “was the right thing...
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National
Kiwi volunteers help assess damaged schools in Vanuatu after Cyclone Lola
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 6:17PMDisaster relief volunteers from New Zealand are working with authorities in Vanuatu to assess whether or not school buildings...
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National
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:04AMA South Auckland-based funeral director is urging Pasifika families to think ahead about saving for funerals; rather than...
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National
Teenager dies after New Year's Day shooting in Manurewa
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 12:06PMA homicide investigation is underway after a teenager died of a gunshot wound suffered on New Year’s Day. Police in South...
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National
Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 9:43AMNineteen people died on our roads over the Christmas-New Year holiday period, which officially ended early today. A fatal...
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National
Serious crash closes Thames Coast Rd, no detour available
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 9:30AMA total of 17 people have been killed on our roads in this holiday road toll period after a person died in a car crash near...
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National
Police seeking witnesses to South Auckland shooting that left two people critical
Monday, 1 January 2024, 3:17PMTwo people are fighting for their lives in hospital after a shooting in South Auckland overnight. Police said they were...
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Sport
From Eden Park to your backyard: Creating the perfect cricket pitch this summer
Sunday, 24 December 2023, 9:29AMAs New Zealand gears up for the festive season, cricket enthusiasts are dusting off their bats and revving up for the ultimate...
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National
Kiwi crew deliver food, aid and rugby balls to cyclone-hit Fiji
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 2:20PMKiwi and Fijian authorities have joined forces to deliver much-needed food and supplies to island groups badly hit by last...
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World
Samoa issues public health notice as NZ enters fifth Covid wave
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 3:38PMSamoa’s government has issued a public health notice urging people to get a booster vaccination against Covid-19, as New...
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Sport
Mark your calendar: Warriors' 2024 draw revealed
Monday, 13 November 2023, 1:54PMThe Anzac Day football spectacle is set to grace Go Media Stadium for only the second time, as the New Zealand Warriors gear...
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Sport
Super Rugby squads revealed: Another All Black takes a sabbatical
Thursday, 9 November 2023, 9:39AMThe Super Rugby Pacific franchises name their squads for the 2024 season today. A few big revelations have emerged already,...
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Sport
How the weather could ruin New Zealand's World Cup dreams
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 4:33PMThunderstorms threaten to derail the Black Caps’ hopes of making the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup in India. Thursday...
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Sport
Jockey's gutsy call pays off for Melbourne Cup win
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 10:05AMMelbourne Cup day is here. Here are all the details about what you need to know about the race that stops a nation at Flemington...
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Sport
Groundbreaking study reveals rugby's impact on players' heads
Monday, 6 November 2023, 9:17PMForces on the head of community rugby players are often on par with or even lower than those experienced during general exercise,...
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Sport
Melbourne Cup 2023: Field, odds, tips, history ahead of the Race that Stops a Nation
Monday, 6 November 2023, 1:54PMThe Melbourne Cup is around 24 hours away and the final field has been revealed. Here are all the details about what you...
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Politics
Special votes: Te Atatū seat flip removes sole Pacific MP from Government
Saturday, 4 November 2023, 4:16PMWith special votes all counted up, the new Government looks like it will not have a single person of Pacific heritage among...
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Sport
Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 8:24AMThe All Blacks are gearing up for a transformative chapter under their new coach Scott Robertson after the heart-wrenching...
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Sport
Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 2:16PMRugby union is facing a looming crisis. The game is losing its appeal with many turning to alternative sports like basketball...
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Sport
Watch: In defence of Wayne Barnes - what he really said to Savea
Monday, 30 October 2023, 1:42PMWayne Barnes is receiving death threats for how he officiated the Rugby World Cup final won 12-11 by South Africa, and there...
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Sport
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 2:59PMAll Blacks captain Sam Cane says he has “so many shitty emotions” after creating history when he became the first man to...