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New Zealand’s post-Ardern populist pivot angers Maori community
Conservative Luxon government has rolled back many of former prime minster’s progressive policies
Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against Bill to alter Maori rights
Nine-day march against legislation to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi culminates in sees some 42,000 protest in Wellington
All Blacks’ Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to start against France
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care
Historic apology follows landmark report laying bare scale of abuse across State and faith-based institutions from 1950s
When Ireland get ahead of themselves, trust New Zealand to deliver a reality check
Matt Williams tried to warn us, but did we listen?
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown
Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this evening
Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash
After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent period
Never mind Dublin’s passenger cap, this New Zealand airport has a ‘cuddle cap’
Planet Business: Boeing’s broken-up satellite, EY’s sacked multi-screeners and Elon Musk’s viral election misinformation
Richard O’Neill-Dean, well-known Irish climber, dies after fall in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
O’Neill-Dean was part of first Irish expedition to summit Everest in 1993
Twenty-minute red card undermines World Rugby’s campaign to make the game safer
At a time when rugby was starting to win the battle it is in danger of losing the war
Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
Rugby fixtures 2024/2025: Ireland matches and major tournament dates for the season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald departs over differences with Scott Robertson
‘We just feel it hasn’t quite clicked,’ says New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson
Blunt Australia attack gives Joe Schmidt a headache ahead of Argentina trip
Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team
Argentina braced for New Zealand backlash as Kiwis call up experienced Sam Cane
South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy
Three people, including two children, sought medical treatment after tasting boiled sweets
‘We made a point to get here’: Irish fans land in Paris for 2024 Olympics
Irish spectators secure last minute tickets and dodge work to cheer on Rugby Sevens team in French capital
New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
Official apology to be made after report finds nearly a third of children and vulnerable adults in state and religious care since 1950 were abused
England name team to face New Zealand 48 hours earlier than expected
Steve Borthwick has resisted any temptation to opt for a 6-2 forward bench split against the All Blacks
What will €255,000 buy in Italy, New Zealand, France, Norway and Clare?
One price, home and away: Apartments in Hawke’s Bay and Ragusa, a waterside cabin in Valevag and more
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Mass evacuations of more areas around landslide announced in Papua New Guinea
Newly purchased navy ship won’t be deployed until staff numbers increase
Staffing issues mean Naval Service can deploy just two of eight vessels for patrols, with one left on standby
What has David Nucifora ever done for Irish rugby?
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
Irishman Aiden Keegan named CEO of New Zealand listed coffee company
New Zealand-listed business known as ‘the biggest coffee company you’ve never heard of’
Catfishing: How an Armagh man’s online blackmail of a 12-year-old girl led to her suicide
The former Ulster University computer science student at the centre of one of the world’s largest ‘catfishing’ investigations abused more than 60 child victims as far away as New Zealand and the US
An enormous global wealth transfer from boomers to younger generations is on the way, report predicts
Knight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in Ireland
New Zealand volcano trial: sentencing begins in connection with White Island eruption
Twenty-two people died in 2019 while many of the survivors were badly burnt by searing gas and ash
Happy 50th birthday: How Marlborough sauvignon blanc became a wine classic
John Wilson: From just 1,600 hectares of land on the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand, the region has grown to 30,000 hectares of vines
Jacinda Ardern marries Clarke Gayford after five-year engagement
Original wedding plans of former New Zealand prime minister were postponed due to Covid restrictions
New year celebrations: New Zealand’s Auckland is first major city to ring in 2024
Cities deploying extra security and some have cancelled New Year’s Eve events amid heightened tensions
Man (20) from Co Clare dies in Christmas road crash in New Zealand
Tim O’Dwyer (20) was alone when his vehicle crashed early on Christmas Day in New Zealand
Coals from Newcastle: how kayaking climate protesters blockaded the Australian port
Planet Business: Virgin Atlantic’s sustainable aviation fuel flight, Charlie Munger’s one-liners and the new prime minister of New Zealand
New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ‘generation ban’ to fund tax cuts
Economy top priority as Christoper Luxon takes office as public health officials say move will be ‘catastrophic’ for Māori communities
Sam Cane banned for two games after Rugby World Cup final red card
New Zealand skipper accepts foul play but says his tackle did not deserve a red card
New Zealand volcano: Company managing White Island found guilty of safety breaches
Some 22 people, mostly tourists, killed in 2019 when White Island volcano erupted
How many Irish players made Gerry Thornley’s team of the Rugby World Cup?
Best try, highs and lows and the most memorable quotes from France 2023
South Africa show winning nous to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
New Zealand run the Springboks close despite losing captain Sam Cane to a first half red card
New Zealand 11 South Africa 12 (FT) Rugby World Cup final as it happened
Video, reaction and analysis as South Africa claim a record fourth World Cup crown
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand could have last laugh in final of contrasts
New Zealand v South Africa preview: Demolished by Springboks just before the tournament started, the All Blacks have the ability to complete a memorable turn-around
Joe Schmidt and Rassie Erasmus add some Irish rugby flavour to the World Cup final
Rugby World Cup final sees matchup of two coaches with deep links to Irish rugby
New Zealand’s Band of Brothers face battle for rugby’s soul
South Africa’s bomb squad plays rugby in a way in which it was never meant to be played
Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand play it safe as South Africa roll dice with 7-1 bench split
Manie Libbok misses out completely for Springboks, while All Blacks recall Brodie Retallick
Rugby World Cup final week failing to build expectation with France and Ireland missing
Lack of French involvement leaves this weekend’s final relegated to page 22 of the local press
‘We’ve got a pretty good plan’ - New Zealand prepared to defuse South Africa’s bomb squad
All Blacks coach Ryan full of admiration for Nche and the Springboks’ scrum
Owen Doyle: South Africa’s winning kick should have been a reset scrum, not a penalty
Rugby World Cup referee Ben O’Keeffe said Springboks scrummaged illegally only because England’s Ellis Genge dropped his knee to floor
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from the semi-final weekend
England v South Africa and New Zealand v Argentina showed Handre Pollard enjoys pressure; and Will Jordan is on course to make history
TV View: Stinker avoided as England take Jack Charlton approach to Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup review: Don’t mention the Bomb Squad to Matt Williams, and just let Owen and Andy Farrell go fishing
‘Māori are not entirely unlike the Irish in terms of sense of humour and ties to the land, family, song and culture’
Wild Geese: Gerry Paul, New Zealand
View from New Zealand: If the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup, Ireland can claim a piece of it
It turns out that Ian Foster is far more astute than his critics thought - but he and his coaches were driven to improve by Ireland
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