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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 15 July
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including rugby league, rugby, soccer, cricket.

Robbie Williams says his mum’s dementia means she no longer knows who he is
The singer detailed family struggles and says he is 'not ready for it'.

The moment I watched my wife be swept away in floods in the Motueka Valley
The couple were trying to move horses to higher ground during the first deluge two weeks ago when she got swept away.

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway
Five vehicles involved, two southbound lanes closed between Lincoln and Royal roads

BBC staff at Glastonbury had power to cut Vylan feed
Tim Davie says employees who had the authority to end the broadcast were among 550 members of staff at the festival.

NRL: Why Tanah Boyd looks primed to succeed as new Warriors halfback
It was only one match – but there was a definite sense that Tanah Boyd fits well.

Nvidia chips become the first GPUs to fall to Rowhammer bit-flip attacks
GPUhammer is the first to flip bits in onboard GPU memory. It likely won't be the last.

Illegal boarding house tenants told to hide from housing inspectors
"We're too scared to lose houses because the scarcity of the housing here in Queenstown is really hard to get. So that time we don't have any choice [but] to follow his orders because we don't have [a] house to live when he kick us out," he said.

Chrishan Raju murder trial: Defence witness says homicide victim previously cut him with knife
The witness admitted he has a history of dishonesty, but 'not this time', he insisted.

Tauranga netball set for Baypark move, plans for new courts under way
The new facility will include a new building plus 14 asphalt and nine cushioned courts.

Auckland's public hospitals at the 'upper limit' of capacity - Health NZ
Ambulances were delayed off-loading patients at two hospitals on Monday, with all four of the city's public hospitals under pressure.

Tempers flare as England win thrilling test against India at Lord’s
Their five-match series became spiky in the third test as England barely won by 22 runs.

Five-vehicle crash closes lanes on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway
Two southbound lanes are closed on the busy highway.

Flood aftermath in popular holiday spot ‘worse than Christchurch earthquakes’
Holiday park overwhelmed by silt and logs in deluge that left damage “worse than Christchurch earthquakes”.

Commerce Commission alleges cartel conduct in new supermarket court case
The Commerce Commission is preparing to file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island Ltd and Gilmours Wholesale Ltd, alleging they engaged in cartel conduct and breached grocery sector competition rules.

One person dead after Manawatu crash
One seriously injured, two moderately hurt in two-vehicle crash.

BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will it work?
The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.

CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact
EC-Council’s CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.

Motueka farmer describes the harrowing moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters
Jamie Huvinton watched his wife get picked up by floodwaters: "There was nothing I could do".

Commerce Commission takes Foodstuffs North Island to court over alleged 'cartel conduct'
The Commerce Commission said the supermarket chain did not deal with the supplier in good faith.

Motueka farmer describes the moment his wife was swept away in floodwaters
The couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.

Is it worth using a real estate agent?
Agents seem to sell properties more quickly and effectively, says property data firm Cotality.