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Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. Photo: Β© BildbyrΓ₯n Photo Agency 2025 Β© Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to call on a number of key players for World Cup warmup games at home against Finland and Chile later this month. Missing through injury are regulars Michael…
Kelsey Teneti of New Zealand scores a try. Photo: RICHARD WAINWRIGHT The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year after beating Australia 22-21 in a thrilling final of the inaugural New York round. They won five of the six rounds this season with their victory in New York extending…
Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Photo: Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby. A duel-sporting star in high school, Latu was not short on offers upon leaving Pakuranga College. With both rugby and basketball career paths in front…
The real name of the mysterious street artist, who has been hiding under the alias βBanksyβ for years, is David Jones, Reuters has claimed, citing the results of its own investigation. Banksyβs identity has fueled speculation since his first graffiti appeared in 1999. He has become one of the worldβs most famous artists, with his…
The Boe Rigg, a wellβestablished pub, restaurant, and campsite located in Charlton, Northumberland, has been let to a new tenant, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co announced. The Boe Rigg is widely regarded as a destination venue for locals and tourists. The site comprises a cosy pub, a 60βcover restaurant, extensive licensed camping facilities,…
HECK! based at Kirklington, near Bedale, is in the process of buying back shares from its investor Panoramic, ending an 11-year investment partnership and moving towards complete control by the Keeble family. The company, known for its sausages, burgers and mince products, has seen a surge in demand, reporting 50 per cent year-on-year growth and…
The owner of one of Darlingtonβs oldest independent businesses has spoken of the importance of continuing to evolve and move with the times. John Coxon is the owner of Leggs and alongside his wife Ann, the shop has become a Darlington institution. The shop on Skinnergate opened in 1972, but the history of the family-run…
New pedestrian zones, seating areas, and greenery were set for Yarm High Street last year but backlash saw the works thrown out days before they were due to get underway. Residents and businesses slammed the proposals as being βtoo modernβ and “like Teesside Park” – with one saying it would be βlike working on the…
New pedestrian zones, seating areas, and greenery were set for Yarm High Street last year but backlash saw the works thrown out days before they were due to get underway. Residents and businesses slammed the proposals as being βtoo modernβ and “like Teesside Park” – with one saying it would be βlike working on the…
