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Support for the personal use cannabis referendum has plummeted, with just 39 per cent of responders to a new survey saying they will vote yes. Photo / File

Cannabis poll: Support plummets for legal pot

17 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Support for the personal use cannabis referendum has plummeted in a new survey.

Kiwi actor Will Hall, pictured with his niece Sophie, is on a mission to raise awareness for a device which helps Type 1 diabetes sufferers and also to raise money for sick Kiwi kids. Photo / Supplied

Actor's marathon charity run goes international

12 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Will Hall's marathon mission for charity is set to take him to New Caledonia.

Former All Black star Duncan Robertson has revealed doctors found a heart defect when he was hospitalised with injuries after a hit and run near his Queenstown home. Photo / ODT

Former All Blacks star: Hit-and-run 'saved my life'

11 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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"It wasn't good, but I have my feet on the ground and are standing upright ... "

The Silver Ferns celebrate in Liverpool. Photo / AP

Sport NZ trials blind CVs to improve gender balance staffing

11 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Sport NZ has trialled blind CVs in a bid to improve gender balance on its staff.

East Coast celebrate their dramatic win in the 1999 Third Division final against Poverty Bay in Ruatoria. Photo / Getty Images

Ngāti Dread: The rugby team that hasn't won a match since 2013

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
16 minutes to read

Neil Reid went into the camp to find out why they keep going.

Sam Cane flanked by friends and family, including his mother Kathy and father Malcolm to the right of him, after his 100th match for the Chiefs in 2018. Photo / photosport.co.nz

Revealed: Secret motivation behind Sam Cane's test comeback

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Sam Cane's mum has revealed the secret inspiration behind their son's injury return.

The All Blacks' new look for the Rugby World Cup was released on July 1 - and has been targeted by counterfeiters already. Photo / NZ Rugby

Rugby World Cup bosses tackle fake All Black jersey

21 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Rugby bosses have taken action against the sale of fake All Black World Cup jerseys.

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Cake theft left sour taste at TVNZ birthday celebrations

14 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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The theft of a birthday cake led to a review of security at TVNZ's headquarters.

Fake versions of the All Blacks' new-look playing jerseys for the Rugby World Cup - including intricate koru and fern motifs - are on sale online. Photo / Supplied

Fake All Black Rugby World Cup gear for sale online

14 Jul, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Counterfeit All Black World Cup gear is on sale just a week after real gear released.

Black Cap Tom Blundell will enjoy a six-figure payday without playing a match at the Cricket World Cup. Photo / Getty Images

Black Cap's six-figure payday without playing a game

13 Jul, 2019 7:35am
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Black Cap Tom Blundell will get a six-figure payday without playing a World Cup match.

Black Caps star Tom Latham has spoken to his famous father Rod about the heart-breaking end the New Zealand cricket team had at the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Photo / photosport.co.nz

Black Caps star out to ease famous dad's cricketing pain

13 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Former Black Cap Rod Latham is hoping his son's side can ease the pain of 1992.

NZ players celebrate the run out of MS Dhoni during their semi-final victory over India. Photo / Getty

World Cup bonus: Black Caps aim to be $6 million men

12 Jul, 2019 11:10am
4 minutes to read

The Black Caps will be rewarded for a Cricket World Cup win with a $6 million payday.

Steven Adams is still upset by being snubbed as a teenager. Photo / Getty Images

The truth behind Steven Adams' Tall Blacks snub

18 Jun, 2019 4:45pm
6 minutes to read

NBA star's former mentor lifts the lid on his continued Tall Blacks unavailability.

Sir Peter Leitch - pictured with footy fans during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup - has opened up about his near-death experience after heart surgery. Photo / New Zealand Herald

Mad Butcher hospital drama: 'I've been given the gift of time'

1 Jun, 2019 9:00am
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Mad Butcher Sir Peter Leitch has spoken of his near-death experience after heart surgery.

Young rugby hopefuls have been warned of pitfalls of public life in a new handbook. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Perils of sexting, porn and online hook-ups: Book offers life skills to AB hopefuls

19 May, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Young rugby hopefuls have been warned of pitfalls of public life in a new booklet.