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Joseph Parker’s first trainer, Grant Arkell, dies

· November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Arkell, pictured in 2020. RNZ / Dan Cook The man who first trained former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker among other boxing greats, Grant Arkell,...

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Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tū Mai festival

· November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Friday’s formalities open up three days of cultural and sporting events. Supplied / Quentin Bedwell It will be a case of iwi versus iwi at the...

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Mediawatch: Angst over EVs blows up in headlines

· November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Media reports about electric vehicles on fire have fuelled fears about safety. Manawatu Standard “Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles” was the pitch...

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Basketball: Breakers beat bottom-table Taipans 102-96

· November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Parker Jackson-Cartwright was a big contributor in Breakers latest NBL win. Blake Armstrong/Photosport The New Zealand Breakers have scored a second win in three games as...

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Truckies call for tougher rules on unsafe vehicles

· November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Close up of a truck wheel. siwakorn / 123RF The trucking industry is urging the government to grant stronger powers to impound unsafe vehicles after an...