New Zealand Latest NewsLinks from Around the Web

	'Dickie' Bird, charismatic former cricket umpire, dies at age 92 Stuff.co.nz - 24 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Yorkshire called Bird a “national treasure” who was “known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth.” Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Manawatu v Bay Of Plenty – NPC round eight Stuff.co.nz - 21 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Manawatu host Bay of Plenty at Central Energy Trust Arena in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	North Harbour v Northland – NPC round eight Stuff.co.nz - 21 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as North Harbour host Northland at North Harbour Stadium in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Farron drapes himself in flag as Lib Dems seek to reclaim patriotism BBCWorld - 21 Sep (BBCWorld) The Lib Dems are urged to stop being squeamish about national pride, at their annual conference. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Tasman v Waikato – NPC round eight Stuff.co.nz - 20 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Tasman host Waikato at Lansdowne Park in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Canterbury v Otago – Ranfurly Shield clash Stuff.co.nz - 20 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Canterbury host Otago at Apollo Projects Stadium in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Counties Manukau v Auckland – NPC round eight Stuff.co.nz - 20 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Counties Manukau host Auckland at Navigation Homes Stadium in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Wellington v Southland – NPC round eight Stuff.co.nz - 20 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Wellington host Southland at Porirua Park in round eight of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Queen statue will show 'grandeur and dignity,' sculptor says BBCWorld - 20 Sep (BBCWorld) A leading British artist has been chosen to create a statue for the national memorial. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	‘He deserved the gold’: Dramatic finish as American wins 400 hurdles, is disqualified, and then reinstated Stuff.co.nz - 20 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The numbers won`t reveal a confusing night in Tokyo`s National Stadium where Rai Benjamin was disqualified and quickly reinstated. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport