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Merging Nucleophilic Phosphine Catalysis and Photocatalysis for the Rapid Assembly of 2-Oxabicyclo-[2.1.1]hexane Scaffolds from Feedstock Allyl Alcohols

Nov 4, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | David Whalley |Luca Carlino |Okky Dwichandra Putra |Niall Anderson

Merging Nucleophilic Phosphine Catalysis and Photocatalysis for the Rapid Assembly of 2-Oxabicyclo-[2.1.1]hexane Scaffolds from Feedstock Allyl Alcohols The previously unreported combination of nucleophilic phosphine catalysis and energy transfer catalysis allows for the rapid construction of structurally distinct 2-oxabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes (2-oxa-BCH) from readily available building blocks with high atom economy.
Basketball: Southern Huskies confirmed to join New Zealand NBL

May 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Harry Froling is one of the first signings for the Southern Huskies. Photo / GettyThere will be an Australian team in next year's New Zealand NBL. Tasmania's Southern Huskies have been confirmed to join the league on a five-year deal, starting in 2019, as the competition's ninth team. They should be competitive too, with Adelaide 36ers big man Harry Froling on board as their first major signing for the 2019 season, while former Hobart Chargers coach Anthony Stewart will coach the side.
Basketball: Tall Blacks name Commonwealth Games squad

May 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Tom Abercrombie is back in the Tall Blacks. Photo / PhotosportThe Tall Blacks will be one of the strongest sides at the Commonwealth Games, after revealing a solid 12-man squad today. They'll be without their three best players – Isaac Fotu, Corey Webster and Tai Webster – none of whom were made available by their European sides, but the return of Mika Vukona and Tom Abercrombie gives the side an experienced core.
Basketball: Steven Adams unavailable as Tall Blacks name squad

May 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Steven Adams. Photo / PhotosportSteven Adams has tallied up 439 blocks in his professional career, but none have been quite as convincing as his rejection of the Tall Blacks. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man has made himself unavailable for the Tall Blacks' 20-man extended squad announced today for two World Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong and China, continuing his absence from the national team.
Football: Auckland City strike late to reach semifinals

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Joao Moreira scored again for Auckland City. Photo / GettyA late comeback has seen Auckland City keep their hopes alive for a sixth straight Oceania Champions League title. Needing a draw against Vanuatu side Amicale to progress to the semifinals, the seven-time champions recorded three late goals to snare a 3-1 victory. The favourites had earlier found themselves in serious danger after former Auckland City player Adam Dickinson had opened the scoring against his old club.
Football: Six teams in NZ Premiership playoff hunt

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Andy Bevin celebrates his winning goal for Team Wellington. Photo / PhotosportSix teams remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Stirling Sports Premiership after a relatively straightforward weekend. The results went mostly by the formbook, with Team Wellington, Hawke's Bay United and Canterbury United claiming victories, and Waitakere United and Eastern Suburbs playing out a 1-1 draw.
Football: Usual suspects rise to top of NZ Premiership

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Tom Jackson (C) of Team Wellington celebrates a goal. Photo / PhotosportThe big names are back to winning ways in the Stirling Sports Premiership. After several weeks of undulating results, Auckland City, Team Wellington and Waitakere United all picked up victories to create a familiar top three atop the table. Auckland City are back as front-runners, taking advantage of two games in a week against the lowly Hamilton Wanderers.
Football: Front-runners flounder in NZ Premiership

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Hawke's Bay United celebrate the match winning goal. Photo / PhotosportThe Stirling Sports Premiership playoff race has undergone a huge twist after the front-runners all slipped up on Sunday. Team Wellington, Waitakere United and Auckland City came into the day as the top three sides, but none could claim victory as the league ladder continues to compress. For the first time this season, Auckland City sit outside the playoff spots, after a 2-1 defeat at Hawke's Bay United.
Football: Team Wellington go top after goalscoring bombardment

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Team Wellington's Tom Jackson watches the ball go into the net as Waitakere's keeper Pirmin Strasser fails to make a save. Photo / PhotosportA stunning second half onslaught has jumped Team Wellington to the top of the Stirling Sports Premiership table. Down 2-0 after 25 minutes and 2-1 at halftime, Wellington absolutely routed Waitakere United in the second half to claim a remarkable 7-2 victory.
Football: Auckland City implode in bizarre NZ Premiership clash

May 9, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Niall Anderson

Auckland City's Albert Riera is shown a red card, one of three dished out on the day. Photo / PhotosportAn Auckland City meltdown has thrown another twist into the playoff race after a blockbuster day in the Stirling Sports Premiership. Auckland City had three players sent off as they crashed to a 4-1 defeat to Waitakere United, missing their chance to claim the minor premiership.