Ada Derana

2025 Asia Rugby Sevens Series: Japan edges past Sri Lanka 15-12 to reach the final

Sri Lanka missed out on a place in the final of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2025 after losing to Japan 12-15 in the Cup semi ...
Green and Gold Rugby

Mad Monday with Brisneyland Local #89: The Autumn Internationals Are Inbound!

As he reflects on the roller-coaster of 2023 and the lessons learnt, Wilson says it’s helped shape the mindset heading into ...

Would Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Advance Women’s Rights?

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held ...
TimesLIVE

Blast from the past: Boks boot their way to World Cup glory

1979 — In the biggest boxing fight held in South Africa, Gerrie Coetzee loses in his first bid for the world heavyweight ...

News diary 20-26 October: Chris Whitty and Boris Johnson at Covid inquiry, Labour to name deputy leader

The week opens with the Covid-19 inquiry entering a critical phase, with chief medical officer Chris Whitty providing ...
NZCity Personal Start Page

Strong winds are battering much of the country - and hectic weather's also ahead later in the week

Orange wind warnings apply for Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, Otago and Southland - with more to come this afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Michael Pawley says northwesterly gusts will rise to 130 ...
NZCity Personal Start Page

Wild weather is sweeping up from the south - with heavy rain and strong winds disrupting travel - and electricity supply

MetService has issued orange rain warnings for Westland, Canterbury and Fiordland, and strong wind warnings for Marlborough and Canterbury. Hawke's Bay, Wellington and Buller are next in the firing ...