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'A load of rubbish': Jones jumps to Wallabies rookie's defence amid selection questions

Eddie Jones has again found himself having to defend the selection of the young playmaker.

Sportsman sentenced for sexual connection with girl won't be named as it would be a 'crushing blow' to his future

Young woman says she has become a 'shell of a person'.

'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meeting

The council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.

'Where international rugby is going': Read tips young talent to star in ABs' World Cup campaign

The former All Blacks captain has highlighted three potential game-changing talents.

Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass

The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.

Melbourne Storm coaches and players may visit Northland later this year

Plans afoot for NRL club from Aussie to visit Northland this year.

Revealed: Stevenson in line for debut as ABs expected to ring changes

The Chiefs fullback's expected to make his much-anticipated debut on the wing in Dunedin.

Gregor Paul: Wallabies' World Cup outlook is brighter than All Blacks'

Opinion: The Bledisloe is not a good indicator of what may follow at the World Cup.

Foster’s rejuvenated side changes the scene for Razor

Coach has his side showing resilience under pressure.

Eight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success

'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'

What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out

Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.

The cyclone turned a golf course into a sand trap - its members have resown it by hand

Nine of the Napier club’s 18 holes are now playable, a huge achievement given the damage.

Local Focus: Building a better mountain bike

Freddy Salgado is using bamboo, flax and carbon fibre to build a unique bike.

Local girl Hannah Wilkinson will be in action tonight against the Philippines

Win guarantees Hannah Wilkinson's Ferns a spot in the knockout stage

Record-breaker: Para sprinter Mitch Joynt overcomes the odds to achieve major athletics goal

Para sprinter Mitch Joynt has achieved his dream of qualifying for the 2024 Paralympics.

All Black comes off the bench in Whanganui

“It’s one of those unique things we’ve never had to do before."

Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone

"They inspire our wāhine."

Mid Northern still the kings of Northland rugby

Double celebration for Mid Northern Premier and Division 1 teams.