Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Sport

All Blacks name new head coach following Robertson’s exit

Times Team -
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as the All Blacks’ head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World...

Polo club riding low after theft

Kerry Lee -
The Auckland Polo Club in Clevedon is urgently seeking its trophy, which went missing last week. Sometime between Thursday, February 19, and Sunday, February 22,...

Seeking unsung touch legends

Times Team -
Nominations are open to celebrate the unsung heroes whose dedication and generosity help their touch communities thrive, with selected recipients receiving $5,000 to reinvest...

Walsh throws for hometown crowd

Times Team -
  Christchurch’s International Track Meet (ITM) lands as the penultimate stop on Athletics New Zealand’s Summer Circuit this Saturday. “It brings top Kiwi and international talent...

Are you tough enough?

Kerry Lee -
If you ever thought, “I’d love to try strongman”, then this challenge is for you, says Ben Binsted. Binsted, a personal trainer and coach based...

Polo champions revealed

Times Team -
Standing Rock has claimed the coveted Milford NZ Polo Open 2026 title, defeating The Brinks 16–13 in a thrilling and fiercely contested final at...

Rugby league’s State of Origin heading to New Zealand

Times Team -
New Zealand is set to host its first-ever State of Origin rugby league match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to...

Pukekohe’s final motorsport meeting a triple-treat of action and entertainment

Times Team -
More than six decades of motorsport history will come to a close in Pukekohe next weekend. The weekend of February 13–15 will bookend a 63-year...

Countdown to 25th women’s fishing comp

Helena O'Neill -
Time is running out to enter the Counties Sports Fishing Club's 25th annual ladies' fishing competition. Counties Sports Fishing Club (CSFC) member and organiser, Polly...

Top surf comp for Waikato

Times Team -
Raglan will host a stop on the World Surf League Championship Tour this coming May. The New Zealand Pro event will take place at Manu...
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