NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

29 Sep 2024

Search

Taranaki edge Manawatu in high-scoring NPC thriller
The Bulls were made to work hard against the wooden-spooner Turbos, but prevailed to move up to second on the ladder.

Sold out in minutes, resold for millions: Coldplay tickets spark outrage in India
Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai sold out in minutes and now resellers are charging up to $10,000 for a ticket.

France's Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash
Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations.

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic on how much smartphones harm children and what should be done about it.

The red flags that were missed or dismissed when Harrods was bought
Experts say Qatar either missed or dismissed much of what was already known about Mohamed Al Fayed at the time of the purchase.

When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row
Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.

UK lawmaker Rosie Duffield quits Labour in protest at PM Keir Starmer
Rosie Duffield has accused Keir Starmer of "sleaze" and "nepotism" over his approach to child poverty and acceptance of hospitality from donors.

'Very strong chance' of Daniher retirement
Damian Barrett believes there is a 'very strong chance' Joe Daniher played his last AFL game in the Lions' grand final win over the Swans.

Cornes fumes at Heeney injury 'excuse'
John Longmire said Isaac Heeney played through the AFL grand final with a stress fracture in his heel, but Kane Cornes wasn't having any of it.

Stewart scores sizzling Wallaroos try
Maya Stewart collected an inside ball from Moleka from halfway and sprinted past two defenders, palming off one and bumping off another.

10-minute hat-trick for Palmer
Chelsea's Cole Palmer bags a hat-trick in 10 minutes.

World record Haka attempt taking place at Auckland�s Eden Park
It�s hoped 10,000 people will take part in a bid to beat a long-held French record - the world�s largest haka.

A crucial election fight unfolds in Tim Walz's home state
An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November�s presidential election.

Bold and fearless: Nigeria's latest star to headline in London
Ruger takes his distinctive twist on Afrobeats to the stage in the UK capital.

King reflects on late Queen's final days in Scotland
The monarch called Scotland a "uniquely special place" for the royal family.

A child bride won the right to divorce - now the Taliban say it doesn't count
The Taliban have been revisiting rulings made under the US-backed government, overturning thousands of cases.

How Lions coach overcame scandal, heartbreak and scrutiny to inspire 21-year first
Through turmoil, heartbreak and challenges, Chris Fagan managed to steer his team past the naysayers to premiership glory.

Fans sing Country Roads in Fitzroy
Lions fans break out into Charlie Cameron�s goal kicking anthem: �Take me home, country roads�.

Inside Penrith�s Matrix, Nathan Cleary is in total control
The Panthers wrote the code to their own computer game, where even their errors were merely robotic variations in their own simulated reality.

Kolbe's dancing feet burn Pumas
The magical feet of Cheslin Kolbe give the Springboks a commanding 27-7 lead at halftime.

Broncos 'blindsided' by Walters axing
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has revealed the playing group were 'blindsided' by the decision to sack Kevin Walters.