Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for New Zealand's Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.
I've been a sports journalist since 2005, winning several national awards, and reporting from three Fifa World Cups as well as the Olympic Games. I've covered a large variety of events for the Herald, from the 2011 Netball World Cup in Singapore to the mayhem and chaos of the All Whites' trip to Peru in 2017. I led NZME's coverage of the 2021 America's Cup and have patiently followed the Warriors for more than a decade. A football aficionado, I will never forget the noise that greeted Rory Fallon's goal against Bahrain in Wellington in 2009, or the scenes at the final whistle.
![Warriors dealt reality check by understrength Broncos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warriors dealt reality check by understrength Broncos
The Warriors were out-played and out-enthused by their visitors in Napier.
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Carrington edges Fisher to remain on top of the world
Dame Lisa Carrington crossed the line just ahead of Aimee Fisher to claim gold in Hungary.
![Hastings hopeful to Warriors captain: The remarkable journey of Tohu Harris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hastings hopeful to Warriors captain: The remarkable journey of Tohu Harris
Tohu Harris' journey came full circle on Wednesday when he was named Warriors skipper.
!['Long time coming': Kiwi rowers make strong start in Tokyo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Long time coming': Kiwi rowers make strong start in Tokyo
One pairing in particular pulled off a commanding win in their heat.