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Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (243+ words) Police rammed a car and shot out a tyre to stop a wanted man who then doused himself in fuel before being pulled out of the vehicle in an operation involving up to 40 officers. Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley said a…...
Pre-race nose-dive KO's Aussies amid Sail GP drama
1+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) Sail GP championships leaders Australia have copped boat damage and a dent to their title tilt in extreme conditions on a chaotic opening day to the New York event off Manhattan. With wind gusts of more than 40/h battering the…...
Pasifika's Super dream not over yet, despite no owner
1+ week, 3+ day ago (428+ words) Rather than sitting as a forlorn figure ruing what could've been for Moana Pasifika, coach Tana Umaga is keeping his faith that the side's Super Rugby Pacific chapter isn't closed yet. Pasifika capped off potentially their final match, against the…...
Heartbreak spurs Auckland FC to power into grand final
3+ week, 4+ day ago (511+ words) Auckland FC coach Steve Corica says last season's heartbreak provided his side with the valuable lessons that helped spur them to book a maiden A-League Men grand-final berth. In their debut A-League season, Corica's side had taken out the premiership…...
Auckland lock in grand final berth after routing Reds
3+ week, 4+ day ago (539+ words) Auckland FC have booked their place in the A-League Mens Grand Final following a slick 3-0 victory over Adelaide United. The visitors were far too strong at Coopers Stadium on Friday night with the majority of the 14, 716 in attendance left disappointed…...
Top barrister spared jail time for 'blatant dishonesty"
3+ week, 6+ day ago (520+ words) A top barrister from a prominent legal family has been spared jail time after trying to falsely claim fees from vulnerable class action clients." Norman O'Bryan, who is related to three judges, clearly breached the trust of the Banksia Securities…...
Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (424+ words) Forward Harry Crawford has provided the magic touch to help Adelaide United salvage a 1-1 draw with hosts Auckland FC in the first leg of their A-League Men's semi-final tie." At a damp Go Media Stadium on Saturday, South Australian Lachie…...
Auckland dispose of Melbourne City in penalty drama
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Auckland have held their nerve to defeat Melbourne City in a penalty shootout in a classic A-League Men elimination final at Mt Smart Stadium. The New Zealanders have now set up a semi-final clash with Adelaide after ending City's A-League…...
Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand's North Island
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (474+ words) Cyclone Vaianu "has made landfall on New Zealand's North Island, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate. The cyclone crossed the coast near the "Maketu Peninsula on Sunday, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain and large…...
Corica sees red as Auckland falter in ALM title race
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (371+ words) A furious Steve Corcia was sent off in Auckland FC's 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory as his side stumbled in the race for the A-League Men premiers" plate. Auckland boss Corica was shown a straight red card by referee Lachlan Keevers…...