Articles by Alex Powell
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Sport
All Blacks squad naming: Razor's surprise call, veteran returns
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:13amAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his first side of the season with Blues fullback Stephen Perofeta getting the...
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Sport
Red Bull director doubles down on Lawson for 2025 F1 seat
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:46pmLiam Lawson’s place on the 2025 Formula One grid appears more secure, as Red Bull director Helmut Marko doubled down on comments...
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Sport
Webster’s call on State of Origin stars comes up trumps for Warriors
Monday, 1 July 2024, 3:10pmWhile the Brisbane Broncos’ decision to rest their State of Origin stars came back to haunt them, Warriors coach Andrew Webster’s...
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Sport
‘Always beside Scooter’: Savea vows to support new All Blacks captain
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 3:08pmArdie Savea has made it clear he is firmly behind Scott Barrett as the new captain of the All Blacks, despite missing the...
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Sport
Sotutu urged to represent Fiji after All Blacks selection snub
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:17pmFresh from missing selection in Scott Robertson’s first All Blacks squad, Hoskins Sotutu is being urged to switch his international...
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Sport
Scott Barrett unveiled as new All Blacks captain
Monday, 24 June 2024, 5:32pmWho will be the All Blacks captain? Coach “Razor” Robertson has indicated he’s told the next All Blacks captain of his incoming...
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Sport
Liam Lawson in two-way shootout for 2025 F1 seat as another domino falls
Sunday, 9 June 2024, 2:42pmNew Zealand’s Liam Lawson appears in a two-way shootout for a 2025 Formula One seat with Red Bull, after Japanese driver...
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Sport
Black Caps worryingly underdone for T20 World Cup, but family comes first
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 12:27pmThe Black Caps’ limited preparation for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup has been far from ideal, but it’s been a sacrifice...
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World
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory
Friday, 17 May 2024, 2:56pmViolence raged across New Caledonia for the third consecutive day Thursday, hours after France imposed a state of emergency...
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Sport
Blues back 'warrior' Papali’i over Cane to fill All Blacks' No 7 jersey
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 3:48pmBlues coach Vern Cotter has anointed Dalton Papali’i as the man to be the All Blacks’ go-to in the coveted No 7 jersey, over...
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Sport
Wayde Egan reveals why he didn't entertain offers from other clubs and stayed with the Warriors
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:11pmWayde Egan had no thought of entertaining offers from rival NRL clubs, before putting pen to paper to stay in New Zealand...
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Sport
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
Monday, 13 May 2024, 5:47pmFollow the podcast on Former All Blacks...
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Sport
‘I don’t understand’: Webster reacts to controversial call in Warriors’ loss
Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:15pmWarriors coach Andrew Webster has given his verdict on the controversial refereeing decision — or lack thereof — that ultimately...
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Sport
‘So much courage’: Blues blown away by teammate’s cancer comeback
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:14amThe Blues haven’t held back in their admiration for teammate Cameron Suafoa, who will make his return from receiving treatment...
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Sport
‘Still got a lot to show’: ABs hopeful admits frustration amid Crusaders’ woes
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14amCrusaders centre and All Blacks hopeful Levi Aumua has opened up on his frustrations, after an indifferent start to Super...
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Sport
McLaughlin has last laugh, wins Alabama GP after Indycar cheating scandal
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:53amScott McLaughlin and Team Penske have had the last laugh as the Kiwi claimed victory at IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Alabama. Less...
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Sport
McLaughlin delivers perfect response to cheating scandal with Alabama pole
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:11pmKiwi Scott McLaughlin has delivered the perfect response to the IndyCar cheating scandal, and taken pole position for Monday’s...
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Sport
Players, not coach, to blame for Crusaders' woes - captain
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:09pmCrusaders captain Scott Barrett has launched an impassioned defence of coach Rob Penney, and insists fault for his side’s...
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Sport
NRL: Warriors to let Andrew Webster have decisive say over Shaun Johnson's future
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:14pmWith James Fisher-Harris’ signature secured, Warriors chief executive Cameron George is prepared to leave the future of Shaun...
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Sport
'He didn't deserve it': All Blacks icon takes aim at NZ Rugby over Foster treatment
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 8:50pmAll Blacks-turned-Wallabies scrum guru Mike Cron did not hold back in his appraisal of New Zealand Rugby over the treatment...
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National
Safety fears as Police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 7:16amMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says he expects to receive a plan for a new mental health crisis system ‘very soon’. But Alex...
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Sport
Tuivasa-Sheck rules out return to Warriors' fullback jersey
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:38pmRoger Tuivasa-Sheck has categorically dismissed the notion of returning to the Warriors’ No 1 jersey, despite the absence...
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Sport
Black Caps respond after commentators turn on Kiwi batter
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:02pmBlack Caps bowler Matt Henry has gone in to bat for teammate Daryl Mitchell, who has come under fire for his post-match comments...
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Politics
Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour appointment
Monday, 4 March 2024, 7:27amAct leader David Seymour has described free school lunches as ‘wasteful’ public spending and argued that the new Government...