David Long

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Edward Gay |Shilpy Arora Gaikwad |David Long |Giada Zampano

Northern Ireland: 15 Officers Injured In Ballymena RiotsPolice were attacked with petrol bombs and fireworks during a second night of anti-migrant riots in Northern Ireland following the attempted rape of a teenage girl. Projectiles were launched at police officers and their armoured vehicles as about 300 people gathered in the vicinity of Clonavon Terrace, in Ballymena, County Antrim, on Tuesday night.

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | David Long |Emma Stanford |Hamish McNeilly |Michael Daly

Christchurch’s new stadium at Te Kaha could play host to a massive sporting event in its first weekend. Super Rugby Pacific boss Jack Mesley revealed to Newstalk ZB on Saturday they are in talks with One New Zealand stadium at Te Kaha - operated by Venues Ōtautahi - to host a Super Round over Anzac weekend 2026. That Super Round - where each team would play over one weekend, in one venue - would be the first weekend and just days after the stadium’s expected completion date of April 20.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Chris Marriner |David Long |Alan Granville |Emma Stanford

OPINION: There’s a lot of noise around David Beckham this week – and, for once, it’s not about the supposed feud involving him and Victoria with their son Brooklyn and Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz. All the signs are that the former England footballer is to be given a knighthood in the forthcoming King’s Birthday Honours. Many will see it as a well-deserved accolade for a man who played more than 100 times for his country and captained the England squad.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | David Long

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown seeks urgent changes to Maungawhau Station's design before City Rail Link opening. Brown concerned about lack of bus stops, pick-up/drop-off areas at Maungawhau Station. No date has been set for City Rail Link's 2026 opening. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is calling for urgent changes to be made to Maungawhau Station ahead of its opening as part of the City Rail Link.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | David Long

Auckland Cricket wants a new homeAuckland Cricket plans to redevelop Colin Maiden Park, relocating from Eden Park after 113 years. Scheduling conflicts and infrastructure limitations led Auckland Cricket to consider leaving Eden Park. Funding for the $22 million redevelopment to come from multiple sources, including Auckland Cricket. Auckland Cricket will take a step further towards permanently leaving Eden Park and relocating to Colin Maiden Park on Thursday.