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Referee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trend

Many sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.

First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate

Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.

Mayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in Fiji

Wayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.

Billionaire-backed Western Springs stadium bid pulled from race

Auckland Arena was set to host 12,500 seats, costing $200m-$300m privately.

Editorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport

OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby

Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Taranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging referee

The unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.

Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'

Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fields

Vandalism is costing Auckland ratepayers hundreds of thousands yearly.

TV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support again

Cuts at creative ad agency; NZR-Sky TV deal close; PR agencies' big global wins.

Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV

The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.

Kiwi Tarsh Ganley moves from fear to fun to World Cup refereeing

She's about to become one of the 10 international whistlers for the Rugby World Cup.

'Wrecking ball': Ex-All Blacks midfielder signs with Moana Pasifika

It comes as the Auckland-based side announced the mass departure of 15 players.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory

Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Hastings Boys' High score 35 unanswered points to come back to beat arch-rivals

Napier Boys' High School were up 17-0 after 15 minutes.