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4 May 2024 7:57
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Motorsports

    Larger than life

    Larger than life


    That's how motorsport pundit Bob McMurray will remember the late Sir Colin Giltrap, who has died at the age of 84.

    The businessman and philanthropist backed many of the country's top drivers, including Scott Dixon, Liam Lawson and Shane van Gisbergen throughout their careers.

    McMurray - who worked alongside Giltrap as part of the New Zealand A1 Grand Prix team - says he's irreplaceable.



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     Today's News

    Sailing:
    The USA SailGP Team has capsized its boat in Bermuda during the third practice race 7:47

    Environment:
    All Blacks centre Reiko Ioane is out of next weekend's top of the table showdown between his Blues and the Hurricanes 7:46

    Entertainment:
    Jeff Bridges doesn't "think too much" about his near-death experience 7:44

    International:
    Countries in Asia are spending millions to reverse falling fertility rates. But throwing money at the issue isn't working 7:27

    Business:
    A man has been arrested after allegedly waving a knife at customers at a KFC in Nelson 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Rachel McAdams has received her first-ever Tony Award nomination 7:14

    International:
    A tin of sardines falls from the sky 7:07

    Law and Order:
    The man allegedly responsible for Wednesday's shooting near Wellington Hospital, will appear in the New Plymouth District Court today 6:56

    Law and Order:
    The victim of a disgraced detective exposed as a sexual predator in a case which changed our police force, says 'good riddance' to his death 6:46

    Entertainment:
    King Charles has resumed public-facing duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis 6:44


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