Richard Knowler

4 days ago | stuff.co.nz | Richard Knowler |Glenn McConnell |Catrin Owen |Poppy Clark

Iran launches attack on US forces at Qatar's Al Udeid BaseWASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The US president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an “Official END” to the war, a major change in the hostilities that follows a US strike over the weekend on three Iranian nuclear sites.

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Edward Gay |Matthew Hansen |Richard Knowler |Torika Tokalau

Christchurch police did not send officers to check a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses that a mental health patient had attacked a woman with an axe because they say they were provided with little other information and an inaccurate address. Elliot Cameron was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years at the High Court at Christchurch on Tuesday for murdering 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps - known as Faye - on 4 October last year.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Richard Knowler

Hurricanes face familiar foe in Super Rugby playoffANALYSIS: When ex-All Blacks and Crusaders halfback Justin Marshall was playing, pushing a microphone in his direction after a training session or a game was rarely an exercise in futilityMarshall was often bold enough to speak his mind to reporters. He was a rare bird in that respect.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Richard Knowler

NZ Rugby is set to unveil a significant sponsorship deal with Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, in what is likely to be a lucrative multi-year deal. NZ Rugby has confirmed an announcement will be made on Wednesday afternoon. Stuff understands a new partnership with Gallagher will be confirmed.

4 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Richard Knowler