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Jul 7, 2024 | 
pasoroblesdailynews.com | Natasha Payne
By Natasha Payne Living Spaces, the renowned California-based furniture retailer, is making waves with its ambitious nationwide expansion. Known for its wide array of stylish and affordable home furnishings, the business is now poised to solidify its presence across the United States. Over the past few years, the furniture chain has gained a foothold in California, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah, with future plans to open showrooms in the country's top 50 metro areas.
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Jun 30, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Maggie Cogger-Orr. Credits: Image - Photosport, Video - Newshub. While the number of women playing rugby in New Zealand continues to rise, the same can't be said for female referees. Auckland Rugby has gone on a charm offensive to recruit more women to the role and it appears to be working, although it seems it's rugby league that's leading the way. Maggie Cogger-Orr is used to being the only female on the field but it often works in her favour.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Grace Nwke is poised to return to the Mystics. Credits: Image - Photosport; Video - Newshub After sitting on the sidelines for most of the ANZ Premiership season, one of the country's best players is hoping to make a comeback this round. Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has been nursing a knee injury for the second time, as she watches Northern Mystics go through some highs and lows. The time off has been bittersweet.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Ellie Bird. Credits: Image - Photosport, Video - Newshub. It's not often an athlete comes out from retirement to play better than they did before, but that's exactly what's happened to Ellie Bird. The Tactix goal shooter retired last year but an SOS has seen her take the court again and her form has the side soar to the top of the ANZ Premiership ladder, equal with the Pulse. "I'm just a bit carefree," Bird told Newshub. "No pressure.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Chiefs are banking on recent semi-final experience against the tabletopping Hurricanes. Credits: Image - Getty, video - Newshub After a dominating performance last week, many believe the Chiefs can go all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific crown, as they prepare for their fourth semi-final in four years.
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May 26, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Grayson Murray's death shocked fellow PGA players at Fort Worth. Credits: Image - Getty, video - Newshub Twice PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray's death at the age of 30 was by suicide, his parents have confirmed. American Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Fort Worth, Texas. The PGA Tour considered postponing play, but Murray's parents wanted the tournament to continue.
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May 24, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
The Hurricanes will have a chance to return atop the Super Rugby Pacific table, when they take on the Chiefs at Hamilton, with both teams hoping for redemption after last week. As they went through their final hitout, front of mind was the physical battle that lies ahead. "It's going to be a hard game and its going to be brutal where it is," said Hurricanes midfielder Bailyn Sullivan. "We just have to front up where we can and make sure we throw the first punch...
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May 21, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Black Ferns take valuable lessons from Canada defeat. Credits: Image - Photosport, video - Newshub Effort, discipline and accountability - those are the three things the Black Ferns know they have to work on after last weekend's historic loss. For the first time in 18 test matches, Canada managed to claim victory over the NZ women during their Pacific Four battle at Christchurch. Despite the hurt, the team believe the loss has came at a good time.
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May 18, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Adam Hollingworth |Natasha Payne
Sid Going had a magical connection with brothers Ken and Brian. Credits: Image - Photosport, video - Newshub New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson leads the tributes to legendary halfback Sidney Milton Going, who has died, aged 80. "Sid lit up the field with his ability and energy," said Robertson. "He lit up people's hearts off it - that was his trademark."Nicknamed 'Super Sid', Going played 29 tests, scoring 10 tries for the All Blacks in the 1960s and 70s.
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May 17, 2024 | 
newshub.co.nz | Natasha Payne
Coach Giancarlo Italiano won't be watching any penalty shootout. Credits: Image - Getty, video - Newshub Giancarlo Italiano is a man on edge. "I'd be lying if I said I've had a good week's sleep," said the Wellington Phoenix coach. The man known as 'Chiefy' is definitely lapping up the occasion - a chance to lead his team all the way to the A-league Grand Final.
