North Durham MP Luke Akehurst on the new defence spending
At its height, defence manufacturing provided livelihoods for tens of thousands of people in our region, across engineering, shipbuilding, ammunition production, and a multitude of supporting roles that underpinned this critical national endeavour. The echoes of hammers on steel and the hum of powerful machinery are ingrained in our regional identity. Today, the flame of…
F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen wins, Lawson finishes 17th
Liam Lawson in the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls car at the Japan Grand Prix. Photo: Eric Alonso/Photosport Liam Lawson has finished 17th in the Japanese Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen winning for Red Bull. McLaren has claimed the other two spots on the podium, with Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri third at…
UK Parliament to consider AUKUS progress and challenges
The House of Commons Defence Committees said the inquiry was into whether AUKUS is on track and progress under each pillar. Photo: Unsplash/ Marcin Nowak The UK has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the AUKUS military arrangement between it, Australia and the US. AUKUS Pillar One aims to deliver nuclear powered submarines to Australia while…
F1 Japanese Grand Prix: live updates
Liam Lawson in the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls car at the Japan Grand Prix. Photo: Eric Alonso/Photosport It’s been a wild fortnight for Liam Lawson, as the Kiwi driver was sensationally demoted from Red Bull’s main team back to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. It’s been the biggest story in F1, especially considering he…
North Tees unveils new £4.3m robotic surgical theatre
The ‘state-of-the-art’ facility, one of the most ambitious estates projects in the hospital’s history, has been constructed on the first floor, above the atrium near the main entrance. It is supported by permanent columns from the ground floor. The new theatre complex includes a ‘cutting-edge’ robotic surgical and training space, as well as a dedicated…
Spectators ejected from ODI after Pakistan cricketers allege verbal abuse
Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah (C) being held back after reacting to comments from the crowd during the third one day international (ODI) cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan. Photo: AFP/MICHAEL BRADLEY New Zealand Cricket has confirmed two spectators were ejected from the third ODI between the Black Caps and Pakistan, after the tourists claimed their…
Japanese Grand Prix: live updates
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images It’s been a wild fortnight for Liam Lawson, as the Kiwi driver was sensationally demoted from Red Bull’s main team back to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. It’s been the biggest story in F1, especially considering he finds himself back at the track that he knows…
Singapore Sevens: Fiji men’s team claim semi-finals spot
Fiji defeat New Zealand to secure their next semi-final spot. Photo: Supplied/Photosport The Fiji men’s sevens team dumped New Zealand, with a big 36-5 scoreline in pool play on Saturday night, to qualify for the semi-finals at the Singapore Sevens. It was a match that both teams had to win in order to advance into…
Liam Lawson at the Japan Grand Prix: what you need to know
Liam Lawson prepares in the Racing Bulls garage. Photo: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Japan F1 Grand Prix Starts: 5pm Sunday, 6 April Suzuka International Circuit Live updates on RNZ Sport Liam Lawson has quickly become New Zealand’s most talked-about sportsperson, with his 2025 F1 season already packed with enough drama to make a soap opera –…
Super Rugby Pacific: The difference a Barrett can make
Analysis – While one point was the margin of victory, the real difference between the Blues and Hurricanes was plainly obvious for everyone at Eden Park no matter who they were supporting. Whether it was his 60-metre banana kick touch finder or old school downfield torpedo punt, Beauden Barrett’s influence and test match experience proved…
