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Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England
Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young All-rounder Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to switch ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test
Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return
Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
First arrest as New Zealand ban on displaying gang patches comes into force
Ban on public display of gang insignia is part of a wider crackdown on gangs that some experts say could infringe on rights while doing nothing to cut gang membership. New Zealand’s gangs will need ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - November 15 -
Superb India thrash Australia to win first Test
India complete a stunning 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth to continue their extraordinary run in the country.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
All-rounder Jacob Bethell called up for England’s Test tour of New Zealand
Warwickshire player’s first time in Test squad Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss tour The England Men’s selection panel has named a 16-player squad for the three-match Test tour of New ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win
Ajaz Patel takes six as hosts fail to chase 146 in Mumbai India slump to first home clean sweep loss since 2000 New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener
Bold call-up for 21-year-old yet to score first-class century Ollie Pope to keep wicket after Jordan Cox’s injury blow Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old Barbados-born all-rounder, will make his ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour
England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
C's prevail in 'test' game to hand Cavs first loss
The Celtics survived a second-half charge from the Cavaliers and rode hot shooting on 3s to a 120-117 win that ended Cleveland's perfect start.Sports - ESPN - November 20 -
Gaetz’s Withdrawal Means the Senate Passed Its First Test
Trump failed to push Republicans past their red line.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Australia v India: first men’s Test, day one – live
Updates as the series gets under way at Optus Stadium in Perth Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @GeoffLemonSport Thanks Marty, and good morning from Perth, as it is here. Lovely day, ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
India dominate day two as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul grow lead over Australia
Opening pair guide the visitors to 172-0 after their bowlers dismiss Australia for 104 at Optus Stadium. There it is! Rana short and nasty, Lyon punches it, fist rather than bat, to gully for a ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
King Kohli puts woeful Australia to the sword as India reign supreme on day three of first Test
Australia slump to 12 for 3 chasing 522 in Day 3 disaster Jaiswal and Kohli centuries put India on brink of victory 61st over: India 191-0 (Jaiswal 95, Rahul 74) India have carted 17 runs from ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Australia v India: first men’s Test, day four – live
Updates as the series opener nears a conclusion in Perth Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @GeoffLemonSport 8th over: Australia 19-4 (Smith 4, Head 1) A maiden for Siraj, bowling to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
India seal massive first Test win over Australia
India take the last remaining seven Australia wickets to seal a 295-run win on day four of the first Test of their five-match series in Perth.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Fiji surge to first victory in Cardiff as Wales’s losing run stretches to 10 Tests
Wales 19-24 Fiji Caleb Muntz stars as Fijians avenge loss at World Cup As the full-time whistle blew in Cardiff the entire Fiji team sank on to the turf at a stadium where they had just claimed ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Keep calm and carry on? It may be time for Australia to shift from default setting after first Test thumping | Geoff Lemon
The current set-up lean towards playing it safe on team selection but after humiliation in Perth efforts to project calm can be dissembling. With 10 days between the early end of the Perth Test and ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer
The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Taste-testing "Sandwiches of History"
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. Some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes are now ...Entertainment - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, are appealing their company’s criminal conviction on safety breaches at the High Court in AucklandWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
The Spin | The magic of Mitch Santner and New Zealand’s historic series win in India
Bowler’s superb display to end India’s 12-year home dominance followed Kiwis’ glorious sporting weekend . Mitchell Santner bowls in his contact lenses but bats in his glasses. It feels like part of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live
All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
‘It was carnage’: students describe suspected mass food poisoning at New Zealand university
Reports of vomit streaming down windows as more than 100 University of Canterbury students fall ill, with cause of stomach bug being investigated. A mass outbreak of suspected food poisoning has ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament
The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction
Live updates from the 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Dublin Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And mail Lee Haka Response Watch! . Rieko Ioane leads his team in the pre-match challenge, Ireland ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
New Zealand's leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament for the abuse, torture and neglect of an estimated 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse
The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care
Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutions. New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care
New Zealand offered a historic national apology on Tuesday to hundreds of thousands of victims of abuse in state and faith-based care over the last 70 years.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill
Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill. New Zealand’s parliament has erupted into fiery debate, personal attacks and a haka over a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament
Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.Top stories - BBC News - November 14