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Dual Olympic gold medallist on cusp of World Cup glory
Very few achievements have evaded New Zealand centre Stacey Waaka, but on Sunday...
Jack Brady (AAP) 11 Nov 2026
Ponga, Walsh primed for World Cup show
Rugby league's great entertainers have pledged to deliver again in the sport's s...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 10 Nov 2026
Ponga's Kiwis call vindicated following unlikely return
A broken arm isn't the only thing Kalyn Ponga has overcome in recent weeks as he...
Jack Brady (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
'We'll have a yarn': Big Nasty deals with racial taunt
Nelson Asofa-Solomona will consult his team before deciding whether to pursue cl...
Darren Walton (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
Waaka's hat-trick helps 'primed' Ferns secure Word Cup final spot
A Stacey Waaka hat-trick has helped secure New Zealand their place in the Women'...
Jack Brady (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win

New Zealand are into their first World Cup final in 13 years after Kalyn Ponga returned from a broken arm to power the Kiwis past Tonga in a 34-10 win.

Nelson sees red after racial taunt, takes out Gallen

Nelson Asofa-Solomona claimed he reacted to a racist taunt after lashing out at a heckler in the immediate aftermath to his savage victory over fellow former NRL great Paul Gallen in Sydney.

Maori Party secures at least four seats in NZ election, former PM slams 'disenfranchising' enrolment changes

Former prime minister Helen Clark has called for a thorough review into New Zealand's electoral, campaign funding and voting laws following the extraordinary election result.

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Ben McKay (AAP) Nov 8, 2026
Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kalyn Ponga is set to make a remarkable return for New Zealand's semi-final with Tonga, 23 days after the Newcastle captain suffered a broken arm.

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

He has at least two significant Samoan designs inked on his super-sized body but NRL star-turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he never seriously considered representing the Pacific Islanders.

New Zealand's viral haka MP eyes Māori cultural gains

With an estimated one billion online views and counting, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's parliamentary haka was undoubtedly the moment of the New Zealand's last term.

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Ben McKay (AAP) Nov 5, 2026
'Up for grabs': Kiwis rake on toes for World Cup semi

Good luck prizing Jeremy Marshall-King out of the New Zealand No.9 jersey, but the return from suspension of Phoenix Crossland is keeping him honest.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Nov 5, 2026
Ponga back for NZ as Walsh wins Aussie fullback role

Kayln Ponga and Reece Walsh are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

'One thing': Kiwis gun reveals key to Ponga miracle

Jahrome Hughes had a blinder for Melbourne 22 days after breaking his arm last year and says Kalyn Ponga is on track to make his own stunning comeback for New Zealand, if he can tick one key box.

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Competition heavyweights New Zealand have survived an early Cook Islands surge to demolish the Kukis 82-16 for their first win of the Rugby League World Cup.

Thousands of signatures secured for Māori flag to take permanent place on Aotearoa landmark

A statement of Māori history, identity and pride flying above can be the seed for wellbeing and inclusivity in Aotearoa, for generations to come, an organiser behind new movement picking up momen...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 23, 2026
Beyond the Honey: Blanche Morrogh is building Māori wealth without giving away her whenua

Māori businesswoman Blanche Morrogh is proving that Indigenous economic success does not have to come at the expense of ownership, cultural identity or connection to Country.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Oct 22, 2026
Every voice matters as Māori prepare for Aotearoa’s election

Rangatahi (young people) Māori are being encouraged to enrol and vote in Aotearoa's (New Zealand) upcoming election, with decisions on housing, education, mental health and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 22, 2026
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