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  •   Home > News > Sports

    Rugby sevens fans will notice some big names missing from the Commonwealth Games team lists, including former All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson

    Rugby sevens fans will notice some big names missing from the Commonwealth Games team lists, including former All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson


    Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Ruby Tui is also only listed for the Black Ferns Sevens, as a non-travelling reserve.

    Before his team sets off for Birmingham, New Zealand women's coach Corey Sweeney is ensuring the players stay match fit - with the flu and Covid circulating.

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     Today's News

    International:
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year 7:46

    Accident and Emergency:
    Police in the South Island's Mackenzie district are urgently appealing for information about a bike left near Lake Ohau for several days 7:46

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar 7:36

    Law and Order:
    The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged 7:36

    Environment:
    Gisborne and Hawke's bay are forecasted to be drenched this weekend, as MetService issues a heavy rain warning for both regions 7:26

    Politics:
    Federated Farmers wants to see rural and provincial councils separated from urban ones 7:16

    Basketball:
    An efficient shooting night from Tall Blacks guard Flynn Cameron has propelled the Adelaide 36ers to an 85-79 win over the Sydney Kings in NBL basketball action 7:06

    Business:
    Tesla has lost its title as the world's best-selling electric vehicle maker 6:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening 21:56

    Law and Order:
    Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames 21:16


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