# New Zealand

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# la rochelle

Ronan O'Gara rules out role with New Zealand coach Robertson as focus on club game

The former Ireland out-half is focused on coaching La Rochelle.

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Mar 24th 2023, 10:45 AM

This year

2023

# Cyclone Gabrielle

Toddler among dead as New Zealand cyclone death toll reaches eight people

Around 10,000 people have been displaced.

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Feb 17th 2023, 7:35 AM

# Cyclone Gabrielle

Death toll rises to five after New Zealand cyclone as more than 10,000 displaced

Authorities announced a national state of emergency yesterday for only the third time in the country’s history.

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Updated

Feb 15th 2023, 10:40 PM

# New Zealand

'Unprecedented': Storm-battered New Zealand declares national state of emergency

Heavy rain and strong winds have left tens of thousands of people without power.

30.0k

Feb 13th 2023, 10:15 PM

# New Zealand

Tens of thousands of homes evacuated in New Zealand as tropical storm hits

“Things will get worse before they get better,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.

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Feb 13th 2023, 10:17 AM

# New Zealand

Enough cocaine to 'service New Zealand for 30 years' found floating in Pacific Ocean

The cocaine is thought to have been dropped there by an international drug-smuggling syndicate.

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Feb 8th 2023, 2:34 PM

# headspace

Chelsea set to hire All Blacks mentality coach

Gilbert Enoka is expected to consult on matters relating to team culture at the Premier League club.

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Feb 7th 2023, 1:53 PM

# On the Move

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett to return to Japan alongside Aaron Smith

The duo have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup.

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Feb 7th 2023, 8:02 AM

# Flooding

Auckland faces ‘dangerous’ amount of rain after four killed in floods

More rain is forecast as at least 5,000 homes and businesses in Auckland are being assessed for flood and landslide damage.

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Jan 30th 2023, 8:06 AM

# Flooding

3 people killed after record levels of rainfall in New Zealand

Yesterday was the wettest day ever recorded in Auckland.

14.3k

Jan 28th 2023, 10:55 AM

# new chief

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister in place of Jacinda Ardern

He will have less than nine months before contesting a tough general election.

8.8k

Jan 25th 2023, 7:55 AM

# New Zealand

Grateful Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand leader

Her resignation, less than three years after an emphatic election victory, has ignited a national debate about the vitriol faced by women leaders.

15.2k

Jan 24th 2023, 7:40 AM

# Results

Both Irish Sevens sides advance to quarter-finals in New Zealand

The women face France next, while then men will go head-to-head with New Zealand.

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Updated

Jan 21st 2023, 11:00 AM

# jacinda ardern

From Christchurch attacks to Covid: Key moments from Jacinda Ardern's reign as New Zealand PM

‘Jacindamania’ has given way in recent months, with recent polls putting the centre-right coalition ahead.

9.5k

Jan 19th 2023, 11:04 AM

# stepping down

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Ardern said she would step down no later than 7 February because she no longer had ‘enough in the tank’.

65.5k

Jan 19th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Tobacco Free Ireland

Poll: Should Ireland impose a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes?

Last year Micheál Martin praised New Zealand’s plans for a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes

33.9k

Dec 13th 2022, 10:43 AM

# Banned

New Zealand imposes lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes

The law says that tobacco cannot ever be sold to anybody born on or after 1 January 2009.

24.4k

Dec 13th 2022, 8:54 AM

# New Zealand

NZ court takes custody of ill baby whose parents refused potential vaccinated blood transfusion

The child is now under the medical “guardianship of the Court” until “completion of his surgery” and recovery.

20.6k

Dec 7th 2022, 9:25 AM

# New Zealand

Woman appears in New Zealand court facing charges of murdering children found in suitcases

The children’s bodies were found after a family bought the suitcases at an online auction of abandoned goods.

25.0k

Nov 30th 2022, 8:53 AM

# New Zealand

Woman extradited to New Zealand to face charges of murdering children found in suitcases

The bodies were discovered in south Auckland after a family bought a trailer-load of items at an auction,

22.8k

Nov 29th 2022, 8:35 AM

# onto the next

Jones sets sights on All Blacks - 'They're there for the taking, we’re going to go after them'

England defeated Japan 52-13 at Twickenham today.

9.7k

Nov 12th 2022, 9:50 PM

# singalong

'How was that, New Zealand?' - World Cup winner's iconic post-match interview

Ruby Tui led the crowd in a rendition of Maori folk song ‘Tutira Mai,’ mirroring the scenes at Eden Park when the All Blacks won the men’s 2011 World Cup final.

11.7k

Nov 12th 2022, 8:18 PM

# Comeback

Scotland recall Finn Russell and Telea to make debut for the All Blacks

Scotland have yet to defeat New Zealand in more than a hundred years of trying.

5.9k

Nov 11th 2022, 3:38 PM

# Christchurch

New Zealand mosque shooter appeals against conviction and sentence

Tarrant fatally shot 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques and was sentenced to life in prison

8.5k

Nov 8th 2022, 8:48 AM

Savea helps All Blacks extend winning run over Wales

Wales were outclassed by New Zealand in Cardiff today.

11.7k

Nov 5th 2022, 5:14 PM

# Best of the best

England and New Zealand set up Women's Rugby World Cup final showdown

They overcame Canada and France in their respective thrilling semi-final wins.

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Nov 5th 2022, 9:39 AM

# Room to improve

'Just a shame we couldn't create something special' - Ireland bow out of T20 World Cup

Ireland will go home with memories to savour after losing out to New Zealand.

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Nov 4th 2022, 10:50 AM

# Black Night

Ireland are outclassed by New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup

Ireland scored one try through Louis Senior but were up against one of the favourites for the tournament.

11.9k

Oct 28th 2022, 10:15 PM

# dragon slayed

Wales ship heavy World Cup defeat to New Zealand

The hosts were 56-12 winners.

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Oct 16th 2022, 9:51 AM

# qualified

Here's what you need to know about the Women's World Cup draw

Ireland made history last night by booking their place at next year’s finals in Australia and New Zealand.

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Updated

Oct 12th 2022, 3:28 PM

# Winning

All Blacks thrash Australia to close in on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand won on a scoreline of 40-14 in Auckland.

14.2k

Sep 24th 2022, 10:19 AM

# Grudge match

'Hell-bent' Wallabies say they respect All Blacks haka

Australia have not beaten New Zealand in Eden Park since 1986.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 10:02 AM

# Fixture

Ireland A will play against an All Blacks XV in November at the RDS

Andy Farrell will get another look at his wider squad this autumn.

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Updated

Sep 13th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Tragedy

Five dead after boat capsizes in possible collision with whale in New Zealand

Police said the 28ft boat overturned near the South Island town of Kaikoura.

22.2k

Sep 10th 2022, 1:24 PM

# identified

New Zealand police identify bodies of two children found in suitcase

The children were aged between five and 10.

60.5k

Aug 26th 2022, 9:49 AM

# New Zealand

South Korean police locate relative of children found dead in suitcases

The bodies were discovered after an unsuspecting family bought a trailer-load of items at an auction for abandoned goods.

47.1k

Aug 22nd 2022, 7:09 AM

# New Zealand

Remains of two children found in suitcases auctioned in New Zealand

Police believe the bodies were likely to have been in storage for several years.

84.0k

Aug 18th 2022, 8:41 AM

# fostering support

Under-pressure Foster expects to remain All Blacks coach

Speculation is rife that Foster is about to be replaced by Scott Robertson of the Crusaders.

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Aug 15th 2022, 10:11 AM

# Under fire

'I'm going grey and my hair's receding quickly' - All Blacks boss Foster jokes as pressure mounts

Following Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks, New Zealand have now lost five of their last six games.

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Aug 8th 2022, 10:30 AM

# Scott Robertson

NZ super coach has Rugby World Cup ambitions - with or without All Blacks

Robertson recently met up with England coach Eddie Jones during their tour of Australia, but insisted it was just a “chat.”

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Jul 27th 2022, 8:00 AM