Joseph Parker's power and speed was too much for Brian Minto, the American quitting on his stool after the seventh round for an impressive TKO victory for the South Aucklander. The victory improved the 22-year-old's record to nine victories with eight knockouts, but it was the manner in which it was achieved which will impress his camp and promoters Duco. His dream of a world title fight remains alive.
Lou Vincent talks to Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch about his dealings with investigators over match fixing, whether his cricketing hero should go to jail and what the future holds for him and his partner Suzie.
Lou Vincent talks to Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch about how he couldn't say no to his cricketing hero...
At 93 years of age harness racing trainer Bill Darrah is still producing winners on his homemade track near Thames.
Dylan Cleaver and Andrew Alderson give their opinion and analysis of the admission by former Black Cap Lou Vincent that he has match-fixed cricket games he played in.
Lou Vincent in 2014 became the first professional sportsman in New Zealand to be banned for life. "I have shamed my country. I have shamed my sport. I have shamed those close to me. For that I am not proud."
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Blues surprised many with a convincing win away from home against the Force in Perth, but can they back it up with another victory this weekend in Christchurch against the Crusaders.
NZ Heavyweight Joseph Parker is back from Las Vegas in preparation for his biggest challenge yet. Brian Minto is well known as a tough opponent, having beaten Shane Cameron in a previous match up, Parker is looking forward to the challenge and is fit and ready to fight.
A video of Brazilian football fan Rafael Gambarim has gone viral after he was caught becoming so overcome with emotion while watching the host nation’s penalty shootout against Chile that he smashed his TV set. Courtesy: YouTube.com/TOP Vídeos
Racing began today on the River Neva in central St Petersburg for the 4th Act of the 2014 Extreme Sailing Series. Conditions were light & tricky with dangers aplenty for all of the teams.
Ahead of the highly-anticipated UFC® FIGHT NIGHT™ AUCKLAND: TE HUNA v MARQUARDT, stars of the UFC® met with the Vodafone Warriors in support of the Middlemore Foundation’s annual ‘Jammies in June’ campaign.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw and Coach Steve Hansen react to the series victroy. England coaches Stuart Lancaster and Andt Farrell lament lost chances in the three matches.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, and Dane Coles recount how the victory was won post match.
The Herald Rugby team of Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry along with Radio Sports Nigel Yalden are beneath Hamilton's stadium reviewing the All Blacks 3-0 series win over England.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is keen to beat England and take the series 3-0 in Hamilton, knowing England backs coach Andy Farrell is backing his team to overcome the narrow losses and avoid the whitewash.
Maradona in a TV advert for Brazilian online trading site Bom Negocio. Coutresy:
Frederic Fugen and Vincent Reffet, the skydiving duo otherwise known as Soul Flyers, achieved an exceptional and unique new feat, combining freeflying at high altitude and "mountain swooping" for Red Bull Skycombo. Courtesy: Red Bull
Last week Cory Jane says he forgot to bring his hands, the All Black wing explains his form and what he has to do for the third test against England.
New All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa is set to start for the All Blacks against England in Hamilton on Saturday, Coach Steve Hansen and fellow AB's Aaron Smith, Cory Jane, and Ben Smith tell of his talent and humble potential.
England is confident they can deliver a win in the third test Match against the All Blacks in Hamilton.
Malakai Fekitoa will make his starting debut for the All Blacks this weekend but that honour could have easily belonged to Beauden Barrett. Hansen is also trusting Fekitoa will make a difference in midfield on Saturday night.'Trust your instincts'
The Rugby Herald team of Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden are in Hamilton at the All Black team naming and give their thoughts on the 3rd test against England and the changes to both teams.
England finally have some rugby reward in New Zealand. After two narrow test defeats, on a night when they also shed injured five-eighths Owen Farrell from the tour, the midweek men pumped the Crusaders in Christchurch.
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith will miss the third test against England and is in doubt for the remainder of the Super Rugby season after breaking a bone in his hand. Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen front the Hamilton media as they look to continue to 'make things tough for England.
A security guard who came under fire yesterday for the hard-hitting tackle of a streaker during Saturday night's All Blacks game acted quickly to prevent disruption on the pitch, Forsyth Barr Stadium chief executive Terry Davies spoke to media about that tackle.
England coached Andy Farrel and Stuart Lancaster lament the critical decision making that let the All Blacks dominate the third quarter of Dunedin's second test match.
Now sitting one short of the record for major test playing nations, the All Blacks will certainly deserve all the accolades coming their way if No17 is accrued in Hamilton next week.
Last night a streaker was slammed in a tackle by security during the All Blacks versus England match. Warning: This video contains a streaker and explicit language. Courtesy Youtube/J Malcolm-Smith
Hear the All Blacks post match after their 28-27 victory against England, Brodie Retallick, Jerome Kaino, Ben Smith and Ma'a Nonu tell what the match was like.
Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen celebrate a hard fought All Blacks victory and repelling a determined England challenge 28-27 in Dunedin.
Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden are in Dunedin and give their opinions on the All Blacks 28-27 victory over England and the changes made in the All Blacks.
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes the under pressure All Blacks will improve 30% and his pack has to match the intensity in a true test of running rugby.
No one does matter of fact quite like Richie McCaw. He hasn't bought into any of the hype and theories washing around in Dunedin in the build up to Saturday's test. For him, it has been business pretty much as usual. But not quite. There has been a little extra edge and tension within the All Blacks. Not because they are feeling the external pressure - but because, despite winning in Auckland, they didn't meet their own high standards.