National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

Mass protests planned for tomorrow are expected to result in gridlock on the main highways heading into Auckland’s city centre, likely causing millions of dollars in lost productivity, Te Pāti Māori party says. Disruption is expected across North Island roads tomorrow morning as Te Pāti Māori calls for nationwide action in response to the Government’s … Read more

All Blacks v South Africa result, Rugby World Cup 2023 final

All Blacks v South Africa result, Rugby World Cup 2023 final

The All Blacks have fallen just short of a fourth Rugby World Cup title, going down to the Springboks 12-11 in the final in Paris after captain Sam Cane was sent off in the first half. Despite playing with 14 men for 50 minutes, the All Blacks had a chance late to take the lead … Read more

All Blacks v Ireland result: Liam Napier – All Blacks beat Ireland in one of the great Rugby World Cup tests

All Blacks v Ireland result: Liam Napier – All Blacks beat Ireland in one of the great Rugby World Cup tests

New Zealand 28 Ireland 24 By Liam Napier at Stade de France Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step closer to their pursuit of cathartic World Cup redemption. The 78,000 at Stade de France – a sea of green and pockets of black – were treated to a class contest, … Read more

Voice referendum live updates: Millions of Australians head to the polls ahead of tonight’s vote count

Voice referendum live updates: Millions of Australians head to the polls ahead of tonight’s vote count

Reporting by Kate Ashton In Melbourne’s affluent inner south-east, these two private school boys decided to vote differently from each other. Blake (left) and Cooper (right) voted in Brighton.(ABC News: Danielle Bonica) Cooper, 18, said he voted Yes because the Voice was a good first step. “Referendums don’t come around that often,” he said after … Read more

Australia v Wales result: Timeline of Australian rugby and Eddie Jones’ demise

Australia v Wales result: Timeline of Australian rugby and Eddie Jones’ demise

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones speaks to media at Sydney International Airport on August 17. Photo / Getty Images The Wallabies are slumping to their worst Rugby World Cup outing in history – on the verge of exiting at the pool play stage for the first time after their 40-6 trouncing at the hands of … Read more