BoxingUFC: Fight club feverNo sport has imprinted itself on the world as quickly or dramatically as mixed martial arts. Over the next three days, Steve Dean traces its roots.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore's own Karate KidHe may be only 8 years old and 1.27m tall, but martial arts expert Matthew has his black belt in Shaolin Kempo.01 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTricky: Escaping the fogTricky's mother killed herself when he was 4 and an uncle spent time in jail for cutting off somebody's ear. Ahead of his Auckland show next week Tim Adams talks to the trip-hop innovator about his relationship with the dark side16 Feb 06:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Karate Kid</i> 'too violent' for children"It's called <i>The Karate Kid</i> - you can expect a bit of karate," says Sony Pictures.29 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandFighter's death shocks familyJust months after being crowned a NZ champion, a martial arts fighter collapsed in training and died, shocking his family and fellow fighters.26 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi kung fu master detainedA kung fu "Grand Master" who left New Zealand after a scandal in which one of his students died was detained by police on serious weapons charges in Thailand.20 Feb 03:00 PM
