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Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. Photo: MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised with his success at the Chinese Grand Prix. Lawson had arguably his best weekend in Formula 1, capping off the weekend with a seventh place finish in the…
New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. Photo: PAUL ELLIS / AFP Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane. World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number one winning 19-17….
Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. Photo: EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against world champions the…
Paralympian skier Adam Hall. Photo: ยฉ Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wฤnaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run that produced a…
Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. Photo: ยฉ Bildbyrรฅn Photo Agency 2025 ยฉ 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 โBanksyโ for years, is David Jones, Reuters has claimed, citing the results of its own investigation. Banksyโs identity has fueled speculation since his first graffiti appeared in 1999. He has become one of the worldโs most famous artists, with his…
The Boe Rigg, a wellโestablished 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 60โcover 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…
