Author: Lisa Wilkerson
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New Zealand hit by ‘machine gun’ tornado
The New Zealand town of Levin was hit by a tornado, destroying power lines and crops and uprooting trees. A low pressure system passing south of ... -
Tennis: Australian Jason Kubler a victory after qualifying for the first Roland-Garros
At least one Australian will take part in qualifying for the final round of Roland-Garros, but several compatriots have withdrawn. Jason Kubler is one win away ... -
Admit it already in New Zealand we have capital gains tax
It is a common statement that New Zealand has no capital gains tax (CGT). But this is a misleading statement. It is more accurate to say ... -
Worcester’s thrilling comeback seals Premiership Rugby Cup final win over London Irish after extra time
Worcester 84th-minute try forces extra time Paddy Jackson misses four straight penalties for hosts Warriors hold on to win 25-25 on tries scored LOndon Irish and ... -
Four carpet pythons spotted in the home of an Australian family. Watch the video
Spot a small snake inside your home can send shivers down your spine. Now imagine large carpet pythons visiting you over a period of two to ... -
2022 Libema Open s-Hertogenbosch WTA Entry List with Sabalenka, Collins and Bencic
The WTA begins the road to Wimbledon with a stopover in the Netherlands, which will host the Libema Open s-Hertogenbosch from June 6 to 12, 2022. ... -
New Zealand Irish tour schedule finalized
Ireland’s five-game schedule for this summer’s tour of New Zealand has been finalized with the NZRU confirming two midweek fixtures against the Māori All Blacks. The ... -
Laureola Advisors expands presence in Australia – Life Insurance – Insurance News
Laureola Advisors expands its presence in Australia May 16, 2022 Life facilities fund manager Laureola Advisors is stepping up its presence in Australia, two years after ... -
Medvedev still hopes to play at Wimbledon
World number 2 Daniil Medvedev still hasn’t given up hope of competing at Wimbledon next month. The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from taking ... -
Australian sailor ‘drugged and raped’ on New Zealand ship told he cannot be investigated
Australian sailor ‘drugged and raped’ in exchange with NZ Navy told he cannot be investigated as it happened overseas Jennifer was raped by a senior officer ... -
Toulon 25-16 Saracens: Gabin Villière organizes a masterclass to organize a 100% French final with Lyon
They long awaited a new hero here in Toulon. The galactico generation has been and gone. Rugby is in recession and local restaurateurs have failed to ... -
Australia’s COVID-19 infections have reached global highs – and experts predict another Omicron variant spike is coming
This week, Australia became a world leader. But it wasn’t a feat of engineering or some sort of sporting achievement – it was an unwelcome title. ... -
Novak Djokovic into Italian Open semi-final with comeback win over Felix Auger-Aliassime
ROME — It was just the type of scrambling, attrition and shooting mentality that brought Novak Djokovic within one game of a calendar year Grand Slam ... -
Get to know the nature and charm of New Zealand
New Zealand is the second largest state on the Pacific continent, after Australia. It is made up of two large islands, the so-called North and South, ... -
Wales star’s move to English giants called ‘brave’ by Mark McCall
8:47 am, May 13, 2022 Saracens boss Mark McCall has hailed Aled Davies’ impact on the club following his “brave” departure from Welsh rugby. Former Scarlets ... -
Federal election: two million Australians vote early
The final sprint to the election has taken a surprising turn, just as it emerges that more than two million Australians have cast their ballots early. ... -
Jannik Sinner reaches Rome’s first QF | ATP Tour
Jannik Sinner got his best result in Rome in his fourth Internazionali BNL d’Italia appearance with a fight win over Filip Krajinovic on Thursday. The Italian ... -
Spirit of New Zealand crew complete three distress call rescues in three months
The crew aboard the schooner Spirit of New Zealand and their young sailing cadets have been on some turbulent voyages recently, responding to three distress calls ... -
Australia set to target Eddie Jones for 2027 home World Cup role | Rugby World Cup
Australia are set to be confirmed as hosts of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Thursday and could target Eddie Jones to help them secure home ... -
Sydney wins Australian National Basketball League title
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Kings swept the National Basketball League final best-of-five for their first Australian title since 2005 by beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 97-88 ... -
Good news for kiwifruit – Vegetable prices in New Zealand set to fall
Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 9:26 a.m.Press Release: United Fresh AUCKLAND, May 11, 2022: The Monthly Food Price Index (IPA) due out next week is expected to ... -
New rugby star Henry Arundell has the X factor every team dreams of | rugby federation
Welcome to The Breakdown, the Guardian’s weekly (and free) rugby union newsletter. Here is an excerpt from this week’s edition. To receive the full version every ... -
Cricket Australia 2022, schedule, fixtures, Ashes 2023, India tour, South Africa, World Cup: Epic Aussie trip revealed,
The Australian men’s cricket team are preparing for their most intense schedule yet with the next 18 months packed with matches, and highlighted by a grueling ... -
Denis Shapovalov swears at fans in angry outburst at Italian Open
In the end, when he finally emerged 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 winner of the fiery three sets, he apologized to the referee saying, “I’m sorry, I know ... -
Liz Cambage Australia Opals, what she said against Nigeria, WNBA, Olympic fallout, Jenna O’Hea, news
Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea has lifted the lid on Liz Cambage’s controversial withdrawal from the Olympics last year, alleging the WNBA star racially vilified her ... -
Sale boss blames salary cap for English clubs’ European exit
4:51 p.m., May 08, 2022 Rugby sales director Alex Sanderson insists the Premiership’s lower salary cap is making it difficult for English clubs to compete with ... -
Djokovic optimistic about opening the game at Roland Garros despite a season without a trophy
Novak Djokovic is optimistic about his match at Roland Garros despite another week without a title. Top-ranked Djokovic is yet to win a trophy this season ... -
Why New Zealand should be on your 2022 travel wishlist
In winter, the reappearance of the constellation Matariki in the night sky heralds the start of the Maori New Year, a time of reflection and rejoicing ... -
Leinster blast Leicester in Champions Cup masterclass | Champions Cup
The first three letters of the name of the winning team were never in doubt and, from the start, the other five either. Leicester are supposed ... -
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancee in ‘terrifying’ emergency landing
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his pregnant fiancée Jessica Davies were returning from the Maldives when their plane had to make a ‘terrifying’ emergency landing. The ... -
Nadal stays positive despite Alcaraz defeat
Tennis – Rafael Nadal Press Conference – Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca, Spain – February 2, 2022 Rafael Nadal of Spain with the Australian Open trophy during ... -
Australia and New Zealand approve the sale and use of Argentine GM wheat
BUENOS AIRES, May 6 (Reuters) – Australia and New Zealand have approved the sale and use of foods containing so-called HB4 wheat, a genetically modified (GMO) ... -
Courtney Winfield-Hill’s rugby league odyssey: ‘I’m all-in for England and Leeds now’ | women’s rugby league
Kevin Sinfield has left an indelible mark on English rugby league during his playing career, but if Leeds Rhinos lift the Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday ... -
Morrison denounces ‘weak’ independents; Albanese defends NDIS stumble; Warning of Chinese force on the Solomon Islands; Last battle for the stronghold of Mariupol; Search for QLD mother Tahnee Shanks missing in Mexico
The other statement concerns independent Despi O’Connor, who is campaigning to take Greg Hunt’s seat in Flinders as the outgoing health minister retires from politics – ... -
Nick Kyrgios on self-harm, drugs, Australian Open, girlfriend Costen Hatzi, Thanasi Kokkinakis
Nick Kyrgios says his life “spinned out of control” before the forced pandemic reset allowed him to develop a healthier lifestyle and mend his relationship with ... -
Race: New Zealand contingent in Australia unlikely to produce their best
sport May 5, 2022 12:003 minute read Coventina Bay will be watching for rain on the Gold Coast today. Photo / Provided Trainer Robbie Patterson looks ... -
Dave Porecki extends his contract with Australian Rugby | Latest rugby news
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce that Dave Porecki has signed a two-year extension which will see him stay in Australian rugby ... -
Solomon Islands PM raises the bar criticizing Australia while praising China in speech to parliament
Solomon Islands’ prime minister has launched a tirade in parliament suggesting Australia and its allies are deliberately trying to undermine his government, criticizing the Western response ... -
Shapovalov ousted from Madrid Open after 3-set loss to Murray in 2nd round
Canadian Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Madrid Open on Tuesday following a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 loss to former number one Andy Murray in the second ... -
The National continues to climb over Labor in the latest political poll
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she spoke to the president about Winston Peters’ intrusion. Video / Mark Mitchell Labor has suffered a dramatic drop in support ... -
Bill Gates’ chilling prediction on Covid before the book’s release
The tech baron made another chilling prediction about the virus while urging countries to remain vigilant. Billionaire Bill Gates has issued another chilling warning about the ... -
“He has everything to become a big star”
Rafael Nadal on Carlos Alcaraz: “He has everything to become a big star” 21-time Grand Slam legend Rafael Nadal has praised teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz saying ... -
New Zealand welcomes tourists back as it eases pandemic rules: NPR
Families hug after a flight from Los Angeles arrived at Auckland International Airport as the New Zealand border opened to visa-free countries on Monday, May 2, ... -
Amandeep Drall finishes T-34th at the NSW Open in Australia | Golf News
COOLANGATTA: Indian golfer Amandeep Drall ended a roller coaster week with a six of 68 to finish T-34th at the Women’s NSW Open on the Ladies ... -
After a good start, Nadal returns from injury at the Madrid Open
Back home, Rafael Nadal is looking to pick up where he left off before being sidelined by an injury that halted a strong start to the ... -
New Zealand must maintain military guard during war in Ukraine – Ron Mark
Former defense minister Ron Mark has warned that New Zealand must maintain its military guard during the war in Ukraine. Ron Mark. (Source: 1News) Mark told ... -
Danny Cipriani reveals he will be playing his rugby away from England next season
Danny Cipriani has revealed that his last two games in England are “just around the corner” and that he will be playing his rugby abroad next ... -
The Australian leader, in the face of the elections, denounces the interference of China | world news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s prime minister on Saturday accused China of “form”, or record, interference in foreign policy, after his home secretary said Beijing’s unveiling of ... -
‘A-kicked’: Steve Williams recalls when Tiger Woods hammered his vocal rival
In 2007, reviews of Tiger Woods were circling the wagon. Despite winning twice at the start of the year, Woods faced mounting pressure as he had ... -
British and Irish Lions | The Lions Charitable Trust renews its charitable partnerships
British and Irish Lions April 28, 2022 11:00 a.m. Reading time: 5 minutes The British & Irish Lions Charitable Trust has renewed four existing charity partnerships, ... -
UN chief condemns ‘absurdity’ of war during visit to Ukraine
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reacted angrily after visiting alleged Russian war crime sites in Ukraine. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has visited sites of alleged ... -
Nick Kyrgios’ ‘Tennis-Inspired’ Tesla Will Make Your Eyes Hurt
Subtlety is not really in Nick Kyrgios’ vocabulary. The 27-year-old tennis champion, who made headlines around the world for his winning doubles performance (and bringing Cristiano ... -
Aotearoa peace movement condemns plan to spend $20 billion on New Zealand defense as global military spending tops $2 trillion
Defense Minister Peeni Henare took over from Ron Mark at the end of 2020 after New Zealand First failed to return to Parliament after the election. ... -
Adam Radwan proves why England need to focus on what players can do
Four months later, for the most serious business of the fall, Eddie Jones held off Radwan against Tonga in a balanced back three completed by Jonny ... -
Inmates at Yatala labor prison revolt over understaffing
Sinks and sheet metal have been ripped from the walls of South Australia’s most secure prison after inmates rioted against an enforced prison lockdown. A wild ... -
International Tennis Hall of Fame launches iconic moments in tennis history Vote | ATP Tour
The International Tennis Hall of Fame offers tennis fans around the world the opportunity to revisit, debate and weigh in on some of the sport’s most ... -
Dancing with the Stars NZ episode 2: A kiss, a spell and a millionaire goes home
New Zealand’s favorite new power couple. Photo / Provided OPINION: Faster than a Brown Butterbean swing, we’re back for episode two of Dancing with the Stars ... -
The Saracens embark on the hunt for trophies
Changing brews in Newcastle? After a decade as Newcastle Falcons supremo, Dean Richards is pondering a change in role, a move from his seat of power ... -
Commonwealth Games Netball: Donnell Wallam named to Australia’s Diamonds team | Netball News
Australia head coach Stacey Marinkovich has named an 18-man squad, which will be reduced to 12 ahead of the Commonwealth Games; the competition begins on July ... -
USA haven’t had a men’s Grand Slam champion since 2003. Is the drought about to end? | Tennis
Ohen 17-year-old Michael Chang won the French Open in 1989, it was a major event for American tennis. Not only was it the story of a ... -
New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day 2022
Today, Anzac Day is commemorated by New Zealanders across the country. Members of the public were able to attend Dawn Services but there will be no ... -
TikTok Women’s Six Nations | LIVE: Six Nations Women – England v Italy
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Australian ABC refutes reports of partnership with crypto platform: report
Australian ABC rejects reports of partnership with crypto trading platform. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has warned of a fake article making the rounds on social ... -
Ukrainian Wimbledon star condemns Putin’s troops after seeing aftermath of Bucha massacre
A Ukrainian tennis star has condemned Russian troops after seeing the horror in Bucha, saying: “The things they did there, they can’t be human.” Sergiy Stakhovsky, ... -
New Zealand’s top tennis junior Shona Nakano plans to move to Japan for help
The father of one of New Zealand’s brightest young tennis players, Shona Nakano, has started a fundraising page for his daughter and is even considering changing ... -
Team News | On the side of the Tigers to play the Harlequins
Speaking about the match day squad named to travel to London, the Tigers head coach said: “We have a mix of experience and some players who ... -
‘Grand Slam on My Belt’ – Nick Kyrgios says he’s currently riding the wave
It’s interesting how a big win can turn the tide in sports. These can have a significant positive impact on individuals and motivate them to perform ... -
Jacinda Ardern’s visit to Japan: Kiwi mascots dancing on dark ropes welcome New Zealand’s Prime Minister to Japan
Placeholder while loading article actions Giant kiwi mascots swaying to somber fiddle music stole the show during the official welcome of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda ... -
Women’s Six Nations preview: England aim to continue winning streak
This is the English world of women’s rugby. On a run of truly historic form that includes more and more trophies and plenty of wins, the ... -
Australia Institute issues urgent fuel safety warning
Australian motorists already struggling with high petrol prices have received a grim warning about the country’s fuel supply. Australian motorists are warned of an urgent problem ... -
Ogilvy again named Presidents Cup assistant – PGA of Australia
Geoff Ogilvy has been named one of South Africa’s captain Trevor Immelman’s assistants for the international team at this year’s President’s Cup at Quail Hollow in ... -
DaARTZ (the band from Wellington, New Zealand) – Whammy Bar, Auckland
Aotearoa’s top band DARTZ return to Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday May 14th for one night only at Whammy! The band from Wellington, New Zealand come in ... -
Rugby will be played lower in the future
Steve Borthwick has warned it may take time for the number of red cards handed out for high tackles to take, but thinks ‘the game will ... -
Fake Cryptocurrency Scam Costs Sydney Woman $8,000
Investing online can be lucrative for some, but a Sydney woman has been seriously left behind after falling in love with a Facebook advert. When Anna ... -
Rafael Nadal explains his new career extension approach
Rafael Nadal will be 36 in a month and a half and he is still one of the best players in the world. The 21-time major ... -
The Front Page: Is it time to cancel Easter in New Zealand?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the Easter Trade Laws. Video / Mark Mitchell Changes in New Zealand’s population raise questions about whether the country should shut ... -
A ‘fantastic challenge’ awaits Ireland – Eddie O’Sullivan
Ireland need to focus on themselves and master the basics in order to stay in the fight against England next weekend, says Eddie O’Sullivan. The Red ... -
Hell Pizza will open its first Australian store later this year
Ryan Anderson / Stuff Hell is expanding into Australia and will open its first store in mid-2022. All Hell will soon be unleashed in Australia, as ... -
‘Rafael Nadal always takes every game and every day seriously,’ says ace
Rafael Nadal bounced back in spectacular fashion in 2016 to win three straight titles without dropping a set. Dominic Thiem ended Nadal’s streak in the 2019 ... -
New Zealand to extradite murder suspect to China
NNA | Update: April 15, 2022 10:39 p.m. STI Wellington [New Zealand]April 15 (ANI): In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court on Wednesday granted China’s ... -
Anthony Seibold, Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Eddie Jones, England, Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, where does Seibold train now, Maroons, Storm
Before Anthony Seibold arrived at Pennyhill Park late last year to join Eddie Jones’ England national rugby team, he boarded his flight with two lingering thoughts. ... -
Leading Australian accessibility consultancy provider MGAC joins Jensen Hughes
The acquisition strengthens the company’s growing presence in Australia and helps position it exceptionally well for future expansion in the region. BALTIMORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ... -
WTA Charities takes an active role in Tennis Plays for Peace, Special Olympics and more
In response to Ukraine’s invasion, the WTA, ATP, ITF and all four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open – ... -
Live Covid-19 updates: news on cases, vaccines and tests
The National Covid Memorial Wall in London is a place of mourning for the families of the victims.Credit…Andrew Testa for The New York Times The coronavirus ... -
Taniela Tupou to miss Brisbane childbirth test
Australia’s hopes of reversing an ugly trend against England have taken a major hit with the news that father-to-be Taniela Tupou is set to miss the ... -
Ukrainian university students who fled to Australia get scholarships to continue studying
“It was terrible to see how many people wanted to leave their country,” said the 21-year-old. Ms Trachuk’s parents put her on the last train to ... -
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in several cities
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with regional centers across the Australian state hosting the majority of events breaking away from the traditional single host ... -
Was New Zealand’s $60m investment in Expo Dubai worth the money?
The New Zealand pavilion at the Dubai Expo attracted one million visitors. Photo Mohamed Somji As New Zealand dismantles its spectacular pavilion at Expo Dubai, forthcoming ... -
England’s rising star voted ‘best player in the world’
9:24 a.m., April 11, 2022 By Rugby Assault European Champions Cup Gallagher Premiership Fresh off of Leicester Tigers’ impressive win over ASM Clermont Auvergne at the ... -
Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, dies | australian music
Chris Bailey, lead singer of legendary Australian band The Saints, has died. The group announced his death on Facebook on Monday. “It is with great pain ... -
Novak Djokovic feels ‘motivated’ to move past vaccine controversy and compete again
MONACO — Novak Djokovic is ready to come out of the controversy surrounding his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “I miss the competition,” the Serbian ... -
Coronavirus: Masks should remain compulsory in schools if New Zealand turns orange – Michael Baker
Nationwide, 54.1% of eligible children aged 5-11 received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while only 20.5% received their second dose. For children in the ... -
Semi Radradra gives Bristol narrow Champions Cup advantage over Sale | Champions Cup
Bristol will be happy. Nobody else will. Neutrals, alas, will be the most upset, traumatized even. There was a good try, scored by Semi Radradra, whose ... -
Australian PM prepares Modi’s ‘friend’ ‘favorite’ khichdi and ‘famous’ new business ties | world news
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison commemorated Indo-Australian ties by cooking Indian delicacies during his “curry night”, the photos of which he also posted on his Instagram ... -
“Scandalous” – Marion Bartoli denounces the absence of punishment for Alexander Zverev after the attack on the referee’s chair
Marion Bartoli has called it ‘scandalous’ the lack of sanction imposed on Alexander Zverev after his shocking attack on a referee’s chair. The world No. 3 ... -
New Zealand has eliminated ‘plant-based’ diets from the climate report
First published April 9, 2022 Updated 2 hours ago Marc Daalder Marc Daalder is a Wellington-based senior political journalist covering Covid-19, climate change, energy, resource industries, ... -
Scott Morrison prepares to call a poll; Sydney weather deteriorating, Woronora, Bonnet Bay, Chipping Norton evacuated, Picton, Camden on alert; Russia-Ukraine war continues, NSW COVID cases rise, Victoria COVID cases rise
Victorian healthcare workers will need to be vaccinated against the flu in order to continue working in high-risk settings such as hospitals, ambulance services and aged ... -
As the Federal Reserve begins hiking interest rates, additional inflation is underway.
IMPORTANT POINTSInflation is high, and the Federal Reserve is anticipated to begin combating it next week with a quarter-point rate increase.The February CPI was a scorching ... -
Things to do in New Zealand now that it’s reopened
After literal years of having to put plans on the back burner, we can all start planning our escape to a country that is undoubtedly one ... -
Upper Eden Eagles complete double against Oldham
Lauren Taylor rotates for the Eagles. Photo: Tim Abram Photography. Upper Eden Eagles secured the double against a determined Oldham side as they secured a 48-19 ...
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