Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch (33) follows a ball during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Orlando Pride, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) | AP Former BYU Cougars soccer star Ashley Hatch has had an excellent pro career in the National Women’s Soccer League, and she added … [Read more…]
The NSW SES is warning anyone planning on travelling to the area to be mindful of the potential for severe rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting increasing severe thunderstorm activity across the Northern Rivers from Tuesday and the SES is urging people to prepare. Chief Superintendent Greg Swindells, who is … [Read more…]
Two early frontrunners faced off in a top-of-the-table clash, local derby bragging rights were won while we almost saw the boilover of the season during round five of the NRRRL. Two previously undefeated teams clashed, local rivals faced off in a Tweed derby, while we went close to seeing the boilover of the season in … [Read more…]
When Misty Mikaere spotted a parking warden strolling along the street in Motueka she swore at her, and assaulted the woman for issuing her a ticket. The 36-year-old has admitted an assault charge after the incident last October, and will now get to meet the victim face-to-face at a Restorative Justice meeting. “She was only … [Read more…]
There are happy smiles all around following a dramatic battle along the Bay of Plenty coastline this weekend. The Bay of Plenty IRB Long Haul celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday with an 80km race from Ohope Beach to Mount Maunganui. Normally it takes just over an hour to drive, however the event called upon … [Read more…]
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:06 pmOpinion: Ian Powell Is the private tail wagging the public dog? Developments are coming to a head over those of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public hospital laboratories which were privatised under both Labour and National led governments. This was foreshadowed in my recent column published by BusinessDesk: How to fix the … [Read more…]
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Former Blues halfback Billy Guyton (right). Photo / Photosport Former New Zealand rugby player Billy Guyton has died today at the age of 33. Guyton played as halfback for the Blues, Crusaders and Hurricanes and also represented the Māori All Blacks, Tasman and North Otago during his career. He was recently working as an assistant … [Read more…]
The NSW SES is warning anyone planning on travelling to the area to be mindful of the potential for severe rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting increasing severe thunderstorm activity across the Northern Rivers from Tuesday and the SES is urging people to prepare. Chief Superintendent Greg Swindells, who is … [Read more…]
UNSTOPPABLE: Dylan Marshall glides past two Waverley players to attempt a layup. Pictures: LACHLAN ONIONS. By Lachlan Onions IN a contest which went down to the wire, the Waverley Falcons came up clutch when it mattered most and defeated the Mount Gambier Pioneers men’s team on Friday night. The Pioneers got off to the worst … [Read more…]
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The last time McLean Park was a sell-out, was when the All Blacks played Argentina in September 2014. Photo / Paul Taylor McLean Park in Napier is facing possibly its first sell-out in nine years for the Warriors first NRL match in Hawke’s Bay at the end of next week. The match between current eighth-placed … [Read more…]