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Dame Noeline Taurua has been reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie says there is still work to do to rebuild trust and reshape the team environment after Dame Noeline Taurua’s reinstatement as Silver Ferns head coach. As reported by RNZ on Saturday, Taurua will return…
Dylan Brown and Mele Hufanga in action against Samoa. Photo: Photosport The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for this weekend’s blockbuster rugby league double header at Eden Park. Round three of the Pacific Championships comes to Auckland with the Kiwi Ferns kicking things off against Australia before the Kiwis take on Tonga…
Tongan fans will descend on Eden Park this weekend. Photo: PhotoSport The Kiwis are preparing to walk into another cauldron in Auckland. A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their notoriously parochial fan base. Players could have been forgiven for thinking they were…
Black Ferns dejected at full time of their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada. Photo: www.photosport.nz Analysis: Don’t dream, it’s over. If you didn’t know which of the teams playing in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final was professional and had to guess, you likely would have been very, very wrong. The performance by Canada in their…
Tom Christie scores a try for Canterbury against Otago. Photo: Photosport An unprecedented fifth Ranfurly Shield challenge weekend in a row finds all eyes back on Apollo Projects Stadium, as Canterbury defend against southern rivals Otago. Kickoff is at 4.35pm.
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is often celebrated for its Nawabi culture, refined manners, and architectural heritage. While the city is more strongly associated with the Nawabs of Awadh than with the Mughals, many of its iconic monuments were influenced by Mughal design principles. Among the historic structures, the Bara Imambara stands out as…
Cricket in India is not merely a sportβit is a passion, a shared identity, and often described as a religion uniting millions across the nation. While the country is dotted with world-class cricket grounds, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata stands out as the most famous cricket stadium in India. Known as the βMecca of Indian…
Bangalore, often called the βSilicon Valley of India,β is a city where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony. Alongside its historic landmarks and lush gardens, the city has in recent decades emerged as a hub of innovation, technology, and contemporary architecture. Among its modern marvels, the UB Tower, part of the UB City complex, is…
India is home to some of the worldβs richest biodiversity, with countless species of plants, flowers, and trees that flourish across its diverse landscapes. Among the many green spaces that protect and showcase this natural heritage, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata, West Bengal, holds a special place. Established…
Fairground operator John Murphy says his family has been coming to Yarm Fair for more than 130 years. They run the dodgems, which plays an important part in the fair as it hosts the annual proclamation of an 800-year-old royal charter. Now John, 40, says he fears the loss of his livelihood since Stockton Councilβs…
