Benjamin Plummer

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

An Auckland stadium says it will not host the final event of controversial new collision sport “run it straight”, citing the “overwhelming concern” the trials caused. Australian-based Runit Championship League carried out the trials at West Auckland’s Trusts Arena, with a $200,000 cash prize advertised for the winner of the final. But the stadium now says it will not host the final.

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

A teenager has died after suffering a serious head injury during a private ‘run it straight’ tackle game in Palmerston North. Manawatū police area commander Inspector Ross Grantham said the 19-year-old man was critically injured while playing an impromptu tackle game with friends on Sunday afternoon. “The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled, and was taken to hospital by his friends. Tragically, he passed away in hospital on Monday night,” Grantham said.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

Breaking news - more to come. A teenager has died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private ‘run it straight’ game in Palmerston North. Manawatū Area Commander, police inspector Ross Grantham, said the 19-year-old man was critically injured while playing an impromptu tackle game with friends on Sunday afternoon. “The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled, and was taken to hospital by his friends.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

Young golfing sensation Cooper Moore, from Christchurch currently sits 257th in the world amateur golf ranking. Photo / BW Media / Golf New ZealandSix of the country’s best young golfers have been named to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Japan. Three boys and three girls will team up and don the silver fern for three rounds at the Chukyo Golf Club’s Ishino Course in Toyota next month.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Benjamin Plummer

Codie Taylor of the Crusaders. Martin Hunter / action press) SmartFrameCodie Taylor of the Crusaders. Martin Hunter / action press) SmartFrameLive updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and the Highlanders. For the Alternative Commentary Collective’s call, click hereCrusaders team to face the HighlandersCoach Rob Penney has made a host of changes to his side this week.