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Australian man Michael 'Micky' Hurst dies in Japan while skiing

4 February 2026

The 27-year-old was at the rear of a group of skiers in Japan's Hokkaido region, between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, when he had a medical episode.

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All Blacks centurion Codie Taylor believes the distraction of the coaching saga will be put to one side when Super Rugby gets underway next week
	4 Feb: All Blacks centurion Codie Taylor believes the distraction of the coaching saga will be put to one side when Super Rugby gets underway next week... more

It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking
	4 Feb: It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking... more

Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson
	4 Feb: Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson... more

Further Super Rugby law innovations have been given the seal of approval by veteran hooker Codie Taylor
	4 Feb: Further Super Rugby law innovations have been given the seal of approval by veteran hooker Codie Taylor... more

A maiden Football Ferns call-up for rising Phoenix talent Pia Vlok
	4 Feb: A maiden Football Ferns call-up for rising Phoenix talent Pia Vlok... more

Proposed changes to the kick-off in league's NRL for the 2026 season have been kicked into touch
	4 Feb: Proposed changes to the kick-off in league's NRL for the 2026 season have been kicked into touch... more

Former Olympic downhill ski champion Lindsey Vonn intends to compete at the Winter Games, despite suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee on Saturday
	4 Feb: Former Olympic downhill ski champion Lindsey Vonn intends to compete at the Winter Games, despite suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee on Saturday... more

Black Caps cricket coach Rob Walter has commended pace bowler Lockie Ferguson's dedication to return from a calf injury in time for the T20 World Cup
	4 Feb: Black Caps cricket coach Rob Walter has commended pace bowler Lockie Ferguson's dedication to return from a calf injury in time for the T20 World Cup... more

Lindsey Vonn is drawing on previous hardship as she prepares to compete at a final Winter Olympics with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee
	4 Feb: Lindsey Vonn is drawing on previous hardship as she prepares to compete at a final Winter Olympics with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee... more

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