Neil Reid

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Neil Reid

* Almost three weeks on from Kaea Karauria’s death, the Napier teen’s killer remains on the loose. * Hawke’s Bay rugby star Jonah Lowe honoured the sport-loving 15-year-old in Super Rugby action. * One of Kaea’s relatives said Lowe’s gesture of wearing the teen’s name on his strapping shows he has a “heart of gold”. As police continue to hunt for those responsible for the tragic death of Hawke’s Bay teen Kaea Karauria, one of the region’s brightest rugby stars has paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Neil Reid

Christian Leopard impresses on the football field after cricket career earned him New Zealand age-group and Central Districts honours. After missing the entirety of Napier City Rovers’ 2024 season with injury, he’s on a mission to make the most of his return to action. Code-swapper’s fastest time for the gruelling Bronco fitness challenge is seven seconds quicker than rugby’s all-time record set by All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Neil Reid

A New Zealand athlete has been banned from sport for three years for the possession and trafficking of banned substances. Photo / PhotosportThe Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has banned a surf lifesaving and athletics athlete from all sport for three years for the possession and trafficking of banned substances. In a media release, the tribunal said Customs had intercepted a parcel addressed to Morgan Foster on September 30.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Neil Reid

Kaea Karauria’s mother, Kym Baker, has pleaded for information about her son’s killer. Police have a 20-strong team investigating and urge witnesses to come forward with the truth. Kaea, a promising student and rugby player, was fatally stabbed on May 11 in Onekawa. Kaea Karauria’s grief-stricken mum has made a plea for anyone with information over her son’s killer to tell police the truth. The 15-year-old tragically lost his life in the early hours of May 11, a day which doubled as Mother’s Day.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Neil Reid

Cameron Emerson wrote himself into Napier City Rovers history books on Saturday, becoming the club’s latest centurion. The achievement hasn’t come without its battles for the ultra-committed player. He’s on a mission to help his beloved club to qualify for the National League for a fourth successive season. A constant thought has driven Cameron Emerson during his time with Napier City Rovers; doing his best for his footballing “brothers”.