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Will Toogood
Writer

Will Toogood is a former journalist for the New Zealand Herald.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Drua snap Chiefs' unbeaten run with famous win
Sport

Drua snap Chiefs' unbeaten run with famous win

08 Mar 05:32 AM
Golf club sells sheep after 55 years: ‘They’ve been integral to our success’
Waikato Herald

Golf club sells sheep after 55 years: ‘They’ve been integral to our success’

29 Nov 06:19 PM

TGC to invest $100,000 in new mower after selling sheep, aiming for 40 new members.

Speedgolf: A beginner’s guide to the fastest sport you’ve never heard of
Sport

Speedgolf: A beginner’s guide to the fastest sport you’ve never heard of

30 Oct 11:00 PM

Love golf? Love running? This is the sport for you.

'Lines up nicely': All Blacks make backline changes
Sport

'Lines up nicely': All Blacks make backline changes

26 Sep 01:03 AM

Scott Robertson has made three changes to the backline for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup test.

'Best balance': Robertson on changes to All Blacks team
Sport

'Best balance': Robertson on changes to All Blacks team

18 Sep 10:30 PM

Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting side.

'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
Sport

'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff

06 Sep 06:00 AM

'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'

'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
Waikato Herald

'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger

04 Sep 05:00 AM

“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."

Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer in Paris?
Sport

Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer in Paris?

24 Jul 10:30 PM

The New Zealand team have plenty of options to carry the flag.

All Blacks squad naming: Six new names to face Fiji
Sport

All Blacks squad naming: Six new names to face Fiji

17 Jul 11:18 PM

The All Blacks are looking to back up their series win against England.

Kick time-out prompts shot clock display at ABs' home tests
Sport

Kick time-out prompts shot clock display at ABs' home tests

09 Jul 04:46 AM

There will be no excuses for timed-out kicks at goal at Eden Park on Saturday.

'Unacceptable': NRL concedes ugly hit on Warriors star should have been penalised
Sport

'Unacceptable': NRL concedes ugly hit on Warriors star should have been penalised

08 Jul 06:53 AM

The news will be of little comfort for Warriors fans and players alike.

How Connor Garden-Bachop will be remembered this weekend
Sport

How Connor Garden-Bachop will be remembered this weekend

20 Jun 09:40 PM

The rugby player and young father died following a medical event this week.

Former NZ Olympian suffers broken neck in showjumping event
Sport

Former NZ Olympian suffers broken neck in showjumping event

09 Jun 11:04 PM

'He’s very strong, being an Olympian, strong mentally.'

'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
Waikato Herald

'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card

05 Jun 02:51 AM

'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'

School principal delivers viral speech after Warriors' upset win
Waikato Herald

School principal delivers viral speech after Warriors' upset win

20 May 10:10 PM

'They never gave up, they played with heart and they won the game.'

Legal or lawless? Debate rages over monster Super Rugby hit
Waikato Herald

Legal or lawless? Debate rages over monster Super Rugby hit

26 Apr 09:41 PM

Samipeni Finau has made his presence known again.

Live: Jockey's choice pays off for Melbourne Cup win
Waikato Herald

Live: Jockey's choice pays off for Melbourne Cup win

07 Nov 04:27 AM

The field form guide and betting information for today's big race.

Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'
Waikato Herald

Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'

15 Oct 05:58 AM

The All Black captain did his talking on the paddock.

Hottest ticket in town! Warriors sell out home playoff in minutes
Sport

Hottest ticket in town! Warriors sell out home playoff in minutes

12 Sep 12:52 AM

The hottest ticket in town is officially off the market.

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