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How Shane Christie was gagged from speaking on brain injuries the year before his death

A letter from NZR told the star ex-player he couldn't speak on any brain injury solutions.

'Ride free': Tributes for decorated Kiwi cop killed in US motorbike crash

Detective Sergeant Brian Woodcock died in a crash in Arizona on August 18.

'Absolutely no evidence': Doctor dismisses rickets responsible for baby's fractured ribs in sportsman trial

The expert witness rejected the defence position the injuries may have been congenital.

Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore

Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.

Man arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZ

The cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes.

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39

Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.

Sixteen All Blacks released to play in NPC, Clarke returns to action

Caleb Clarke returns for Auckland against Wellington on Sunday.

Double weather systems to sweep strong winds, heavy rain across NZ

MetService has issued multiple weather warnings for parts of both main islands.

How NZ is tackling the surge in illegal tobacco smuggling

Illegal cigarettes in Australia now make up half of all sales.

Drifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sites

LA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.

How Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heights

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.

Why a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep muster

Jack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.

'Exploits athletes': Inside the pro-doping Enhanced Games attracting Kiwis

Kiwis athletes eye big money – and big risks – in the drugs-friendly Enhanced Games.

'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North Island

Heavy rain forecast for Coromandel and BoP, showers for Auckland, Northland and Waikato.

Why climate change will see top NZ golf course close for two months

The move was 'something of a no-brainer' with summer months getting warmer and warmer.

Olympic gold medallist in 'terrible accident' while skiing in NZ

The 21-year-old said she was hopeful of returning to the snow soon.