Benjamin Plummer

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

Joseph Manu is reportedly considering requesting a release from French Rugby club Racing 92 on compassionate grounds. Photo / PhotosportCross-code star and former Kiwis international Joseph Manu is reportedly weighing up requesting a release from his French rugby contract on compassionate grounds to return home – bringing into question if he’ll return to rugby league or make a bid for the All Blacks.

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

Arguably the most anticipated event on the golfing calendar is upon us once again, with 95 of the world’s best poised to battle it out for the coveted green jacket in Augusta, Georgia. While there are no Kiwis in contention to take home the first major championship of the year, there will be plenty of action in the 89th edition of the Masters, which is set to tee off at 11.40pm NZT tonight. Who is the playing field made up of?

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

Two strangers pulled an unresponsive paddler on to rocks this morning after an outrigger capsized off Auckland’s Red Beach. One rescuer told the Herald the man was face down in the water. He and a nearby resident jumped into the ocean and swam to him in a bid to save his life. The man was airlifted to Stanmore Bay, but was pronounced dead soon afterwards.

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

Police at the scene of a stabbing on Marr Rd, Manurewa, after an overnight homicide on Friday. Photo / Jason DordayThe family of the victim of an alleged stabbing in Manurewa, South Auckland, has identified him as Tame Graham. Police have spoken to several people but have yet to lay charges. The incident happened at a social housing facility run by Kāhui Tū Kaha. A man who died after allegedly being stabbed in South Auckland has been named by friends and family as Tame Graham.

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

The Director of Mental Health has launched an independent investigation into a mistaken identity incident in Waikato involving an 11-year-old girl. The child – understood to be autistic and non-verbal – was misidentified as a 21-year-old mental health patient before being handcuffed and injected with antipsychotics. It comes after Health New Zealand acknowledged ‘significant failings’ following a review into the incident.