NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

21 Aug 2026

Search

Video games are taking longer to make, but why?
Six years since the last main installation and it has fans wondering - why the long wait?

Collignon stuns de Minaur
Belgian Raphael Collignon secures his first top-10 victory by defeating Alex de Minaur in their Davis Cup clash.

Panthers extend their lead through Schneider
Departing Panther Brad Schneider strikes to extend his club's lead over the Warriors.

Warriors rookie narrows the margin
Warriors rookie Leka Halasima powers over the line to narrow the margin.

Carter scores cracker on All Blacks debut
Winger Leroy Carter scores a cracker on All Blacks debut in Wellington.

To'o seals the fate of the Warriors
Brian To'o powers down the sideline to score and seal the fate of the Warriors.

‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing
Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney
Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

Weekend weather: Gales halt flights across the country
Flights across much of the country were cancelled today due to severe weather.

Israel intercepts Yemen-launched missile

Presidential Award for Volunteerism given to 19 people, organizations

Argentina seal thrilling 28-26 win over gallant Wallabies outfit
The Wallabies scored three late tries in 12 minutes but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Pumas outfit who were outstanding off the tee in front of 41,912 fans at Allianz Stadium.

Papalii is pinged for a high shot
Penrith's Isaiah Papali'i is placed on report for a high tackle.

Rugby as God intended … but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this time
The Wallabies and Pumas served up another thriller on a perfect Sydney spring Saturday, but Joe Schmidt’s men were left to rue what might have been.

Tempted stakes claim for Godolphin Everest slot with brilliant victory
Tempted and Autumn Glow breezed to victories at Rosehill to confirm their class and claims to greater targets in the spring on Saturday.

Kolbe picks All Blacks pocket
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe picks the All Blacks' pocket then runs away for an intercept try in Wellington.

McLean scores after dubious pass
Casey McLean scores a crucial second-half try despite a questionable pass from Luke Garner in the lead-up.

Panthers to face Bulldogs in blockbuster semi-final after ending Warriors’ season
Never before has a team come from outside the top four to win the grand final during the NRL era, but there appear no limits for this Penrith outfit.

Gus gives update on Bulldogs injuries
Phil Gould provides an update on the Bulldogs injury ward.

NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Sharks and Roosters prepare for elimination final in the Shire
The Sharks host the Roosters for Saturday’s second elimination final, after the Panthers set up a semi-final clash with victory in Auckland. Follow all the action.

Brisbane vs Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Neale still dreams of calf comeback; Lions, Suns battle in QClash final
The Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns will play for a place in a preliminary final when they face off at the Gabba tonight. Follow along live for minute by minute updates and AFL news.

All Blacks suffer record defeat against the Springboks
Winger Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries in record 43-10 victory that leaves the Rugby Championship wide open with two rounds remaining.