The opening round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship was welcomed to Whangarei over the weekend. The first event of the international series also incorporated the first round of the New Zealand Rally Championships and Richard Mason, with wife Sara co-driving, finally flicked a long-standing monkey off their backs.
WWF is trying to save the last 55 Maui's dolphins and needs as many New Zealanders as possible to help. Rugby stars Victor Vito, Brad Shields, Reggie Goodes are helping get the word out! Report your sightings to 08004MAUIS or report online at wwf.org.nz. Find out where Maui's have been sighted - follow @WWF-New Zealand on Twitter and at Facebook.com/WWFNewZealand
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
Leading New Zealand BMX rider Kurt Pickard heads overseas next week to begin the international competition season. After the disappointment of crashing out of the London Olympics Mr Pickard hopes to build on his success last year and be ready for a big performance at the 2017 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
Auckland Blues head coach John Kirwan said, this was his teams best performance, 'we've been asking the boys to play for 80 minutes and I think they done that tonight'. A strong defensive start set a good platform which helped keep the Highlanders scoreless, winning 32-12 at Eden Park.
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Nigel Yalden from Radio Sport to give their expert opinion and analysis after the Blues impressive win over the Highlanders 30-12 at Eden Park.
It has been used to sell cars, Coke, whiskey and gambling — now the haka is being used to encourage French people with osteoarthritis to exercise. A clip on the website arthrolink.com shows a group of elderly people performing simple stretching exercises in a field before graduating to a full-blown haka. courtesy Arthrolink/YouTube
Check out the incredible reactions in this badminton rally from the recent BWF Championships. Video / Youtube: Badminton Highlights and Crazy Shots
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
Equestrian action will be spectacular - the eventing cross country phase runs through the grounds, including the lake at Waikoko Gardens. The many branches of equestrianism are on display on over the weekend, from Clydesdales and miniature horses to mounted games and the $200,000 JB Olympic Cup.
Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Carrington took a rare day off from kayak training to accept an honour from the Governor-General today. The 24-year-old was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to kayaking
Scotland's Stuart Hogg is sent off for a horror late hit on Dan Biggar of Wales. Video / YouTube: RBS 6 Nations
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming Blues games, Benji Marshall and Ma'a Nonu.
Mike Clark and Anthony Napolitan head down to Auckland, New Zealand for a little change of BMX scenery. The boys were eager to stretch their legs after their flight on some of the freshest jumps in the region.
Former Cyclone Lusi proved to be more of a wind bag than a raging beast - to the delight of beach-bound thrillseekers. Some Aucklanders took to the beach yesterday as Cyclone Lusi swept down the side of the country.
On a day off before playing the real Lions, Benji Marshall takes the 'Blues brothers' on a hilarious wildlife tour with a difference. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
Star rugby league convert Benji Marshall will make his first start for the Blues at fullback against the Lions this weekend. The Blues media team caught up with him to find out how he's looking forward to it. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
A high school volleyball player delivers a fierce spike which takes out a player and a fan. Video / Youtube: IDKYETtbh
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
The Blues headed along to a nearby gym in Johannesburg to recover after their game against the Bulls. Hear what Blues captain Luke Braid and young wing Tevita Li had to say about the game and what they need to do against the Lions this Saturday. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss what some of the problems are plaguing the Blues and Highlanders.
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis from Premier League BackPass invited Cricket legend Martin Crowe into their lair to test his footballing skills.
Into the Blues changing sheds to hear from Head coach Sir John Kirwan, Tom Donnelly and Simon Hickey on their thoughts about the loss against the Bulls. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith says they had too many errors and let themselves down, the harder they try the worse things get.
Blues fullback Charles Piutau caught up with Tongan teammates Frank Halai & Tevita Li to find out how they've been enjoying their time in South Africa so far. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube channel
A young pitch invader got more than he bargained for after Brazil's football match against South Africa this morning. Video / Youtube: Futebol2014
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
The Blues blew out the cobwebs from a long flight to South Africa with a light workout, stretch and pool session at a local gym in Johannesburg. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube channel
Watch this incredible free-kick from a lower level Northern Ireland match between Camlough Rovers and Banbridge Rangers. Video / Youtube: Jarlath Smyth
Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the progress the Crusaders and Hurricanes have made this far into the Super Rugby season. Rugby Herald will be with you every week as the season unfolds.
The Blues took off from Sydney en route to Johannesburg on Sunday, check out what they got up to on the flight to the Republic. Courtesy The Blues/YouTube channel.
An amazing free kick attempt during a soccer game, but an even better save denies the goal. Courtesy daslevstoppa6/YouTube