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'Run it straight' event held in backyard after stadium blocks Auckland organisers

Group said the event was raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on action

It comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.

'Overwhelming concern': 'Run it straight' final blocked from Auckland stadium

'This activity presented safety considerations that we could not overlook.'

'It means heaps': Winner of 'run it straight' event says prize 'gives us a head start’

The rugby league semi-professional says the new collision sport has a 'massive future'.

Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold

Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.

'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ

'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'

Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival

At least two competitors were knocked unconscious during the inaugural event in Melbourne.

'Dumbest game ever': Man knocked unconscious in new 'combat sport' coming to NZ

The activity, touted as a new combat sport, is set to come to New Zealand next month.

Researchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insights

CTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.