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Three Tongan rugby league officials face two-year bans after an NRL probe found they mishandled Eliesa Katoa's repeat head-knocks before and during last month's clash with the Kiwis

9 December 2025

Three Tongan rugby league officials face two-year bans after an NRL probe found they mishandled Eliesa Katoa's repeat head-knocks before and during last month's clash with the Kiwis

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A realistic reflection of the modern cricket calendar for Black Caps coach Rob Walter as he deals with a raft of injuries
	9 Dec: A realistic reflection of the modern cricket calendar for Black Caps coach Rob Walter as he deals with a raft of injuries... more

Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe
	8 Dec: Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe... more

The Black Caps are adopting a "next man up" mentality after a swathe of injuries
	8 Dec: The Black Caps are adopting a "next man up" mentality after a swathe of injuries... more

Basketball's bearded wonder James Harden is now in the NBA's top 10 scorers of all time
	8 Dec: Basketball's bearded wonder James Harden is now in the NBA's top 10 scorers of all time... more

The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history
	8 Dec: The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history... more

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama has won the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge event in a playoff
	8 Dec: Japan's Hideki Matsuyama has won the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge event in a playoff... more

Empowerment and joy: NZ’s Special Olympics Summer Games remind us what sport is about
	8 Dec: This week’s NZ National Summer Games are part of a global Special Olympics movement that rivals other sports mega-events in scale. Media coverage needs to catch up.... more

England captain Ben Stokes has questioned his side's mentality as the Ashes threatens to slip away
	8 Dec: England captain Ben Stokes has questioned his side's mentality as the Ashes threatens to slip away... more

Max Verstappen won the battle but Lando Norris has won the war for the Formula 1 crown
	8 Dec: Max Verstappen won the battle but Lando Norris has won the war for the Formula 1 crown... more

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