Rugby Herald: Blues vs Crusaders

26 Feb, 2013 12:34 AM

Herald Rugby scribes Gregor Paul (Herald on Sunday) and APNZ Sports reporter Patrick McKendry look ahead to round two in Super Rugby with an eye towards the Eden Park clash between the Blues and Crusaders.

Beaches covered in debris after extreme weather

Beaches covered in debris after extreme weather

Beachcombers at Raumanuka and Motueka Sandspit discovered the beach covered in debris on Saturday morning. Video / Sarita Ballantyne

Greenpeace activists target NZ bottom trawling vessel on the Chatham Rise east of Christchurch

Greenpeace activists target NZ bottom trawling vessel on the Chatham Rise east of Christchurch

The activists painted "ocean killer" on the vessel's hull to protest against the destructive fishing method. Video / Greenpeace

State of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald News

State of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald News

State of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ Herald

Morning reveals tornado damage in Waitara

Morning reveals tornado damage in Waitara

Shirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene Paterson

Stu McPherson death: Heartbroken fiancée's long fight for answers

Stu McPherson death: Heartbroken fiancée's long fight for answers

Heartbroken fiancée of Stu McPherson, Karee Oates speaks about her long fight for answers.

Kiwi surgeon helps reconstruct Ukrainian soldier's face

Kiwi surgeon helps reconstruct Ukrainian soldier's face

Auckland plastic surgeon Mark Gittos flew to Lviv to rebuild an injured Ukrainian soldier's face.

Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn

Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn

Billy's, the newest hospitality venue at Ayrburn outside Arrowtown, opens on July 5th. Video \ Jason Dorday

Building worlds through music

Building worlds through music

Arli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason Dorday

Marlborough residents warned 'be ready to evacuate'

Marlborough residents warned 'be ready to evacuate'

Residents in a small Marlborough town have been warned to "be ready to evacuate" after a stopbank became unstable.

Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado

Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado

"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason Dorday

Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough

Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough

Rescue helicopter crew reveals extent of flooding damage in Marlborough's Havelock area. Video / GCH Aviation

Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse

Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse

Assistant Commander of Fire and Emergency NZ Dave Hatton describes the scene after a small tornado hit Avondale, Auckland. Video / Supplied, Alyse Wright

Street light slams down just metres in front of man's car

Street light slams down just metres in front of man's car

Chaitanya Nerkar says he is "lucky to be alive" after the incident in Avondale.

Flooding Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge

Flooding Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge

The flooded Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge connecting Motueka and Riwaka this morning. Video / Paul Jones

Flooding in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning

Flooding in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning

Resident Daniel Logan captured footage of flooding in Telenius Rd in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning.

Fire crews have been clearing the scene after wind lifted a roof in Avondale

Fire crews have been clearing the scene after wind lifted a roof in Avondale

Fire crews are cleaning the scene following a strong gust of wind, Great North Rd Avondale

Cardrona to become NZ's largest ski field

Cardrona to become NZ's largest ski field

Laura Hedley General Manager of Cardrona and Treble Cone on Cardrona becoming NZ's largest ski field.

Herald Now Panel: Pattrick Smellie and Deborah Pead on todays hot topics

Herald Now Panel: Pattrick Smellie and Deborah Pead on todays hot topics

Herald Now Panel: Pattrick Smellie Business Desk Director and Deborah Pead from Pead PR on todays hot topics.

Police Investigate Serious Crash in South Auckland

Police Investigate Serious Crash in South Auckland

Crash investigators are working the scene of a serious crash in Clendon Park, South Auckland, after a vehicle collided with a tree. Video / NZ Herald

One billion dollar Aerospace strategy

One billion dollar Aerospace strategy

Chris Keall NZ Herald Senior Business writer talks to Ryan Bridge about Aerospace's one billion dollar strategy

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp arrives at Hoani Waititi marae

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp arrives at Hoani Waititi marae

Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp arrives at Hoani Waititi marae. The Te Pāti Māori MP died in the early hours of Thursday morning following kidney disease.

Supermarkets selling butter below cost

Supermarkets selling butter below cost

Garth Bray from BusinessDesk with 2degrees Business: Supermarkets selling butter below cost

Weather News: What to expect for this weekend's weather

Weather News: What to expect for this weekend's weather

MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats on what to expect for this weekend's weather.

Dairy, beef and lamb on the up but cropping farmers 'struggling'

Dairy, beef and lamb on the up but cropping farmers 'struggling'

Update on the farming sector with Canterbury farmer Richard Loe on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: June 27, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: June 27, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: June 27, 2025

Sail GP returns to Auckland in 2026

Sail GP returns to Auckland in 2026

Liv Mackay Black Foils Strategist talks to Ryan Bridge after the announcement Sail GP will return to Auckland in 2026. Video / Herald NOW

Trevor Mallard target of court case over use of ‘Baby Shark’, sprinklers during parliament protest

Trevor Mallard target of court case over use of ‘Baby Shark’, sprinklers during parliament protest

The lawyer representing a child suing over the parliament protests joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald News Update: June 23, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: June 23, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: June 23, 2025

Craig Piggott on raising US$100m

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Craig Piggott on raising US$100m

Craig Piggott gives advice to entrepreneurs on raising US$100m from Silicon Valley venture capital firms that have backed Airbnb, Meta & Stripe. Video / NZ Herald

Local state of emergency for Marlborough and evacuations taking place

Local state of emergency for Marlborough and evacuations taking place

Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Ryan Bridge as local state of emergency is in place and evacuations are taking place. Video / Herald NOW

A very cautionary kitchen tale

A very cautionary kitchen tale

Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

MPs pay tribute to Moana Natasha Kemp, and housing is likely to give some people a ‘golden opportunity’.

Orca dies in shallows at Christchurch beach

Orca dies in shallows at Christchurch beach

An orca has died in the shallows of Waimairi Beach, Christchurch this afternoon. DoC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene. Video / DoC

Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final

Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Tīmaru Regional Final. Video / Supplied

Showquest's Bay of Plenty Regional Finals

Showquest's Bay of Plenty Regional Finals

Behind the scenes at Showquest's Bay of Plenty Regional Finals. Video / Supplied

Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final

Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final

Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's Canterbury regional final. Video / Supplied

Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final

Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final

Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's North Shore regional final. Video / Supplied

Showquest's Rotorua Regional Finals

Showquest's Rotorua Regional Finals

Behind the scenes at Showquest's Rotorua Regional Finals. Video / Supplied

Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional Final

Behind the scenes at Smokefreerockquest's East Coast/Tairāwhiti Regional Final

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