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Jared Smith
Sports Editor
Whanganui

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Jared’s latest content
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
The Country

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash

09 Nov 10:48 AM
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
The Country

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka

06 Nov 09:53 PM

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
The Country

Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha

02 Nov 04:18 AM

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win
The Country

South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win

27 Oct 03:59 AM

Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
The Country

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup

26 Oct 06:11 AM

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
The Country

Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship

20 Oct 03:19 AM

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
The Country

Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches

13 Oct 04:49 AM

Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.

Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
The Country

Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round

06 Oct 03:52 AM

Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
The Country

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship

29 Sep 03:19 AM

South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
The Country

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board

22 Sep 03:53 AM

Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
The Country

Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder

15 Sep 04:02 AM

Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag

"Where did that hole come from?"
The Country

"Where did that hole come from?"

21 Jan 03:59 AM

Costly spill for Whanganui's Hamish Auret at Saturday's 4x4 National Trials round.

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