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Auckland edge Sydney 1-0 to become New Zealand’s first A-League champions

Auckland edge Sydney 1-0 to become New Zealand’s first A-League champions

Published by Sam Flores

May 23 : Cameron Howieson struck in the second half with a touch of fortune as Auckland FC beat Sydney 1-0 in the Grand Final on Saturday and became the first New Zealand team to clinch an A-League championship. Scoring his first goal for Auckland in his 58th match, midfielder Howieson’s 60th-minute volley from well outside the area took a deflection before fizzing past wrong-footed goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares. That was all the hosts needed to secure the trophy in their second season, sending most of a sold-out crowd of 28,374 at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium into ecstasy. “I’m so stoked. This was our goal from the start of the season. And we’re here and we’ve done it,” said Auckland forward Jesse Randall. “I’m so proud of all the boys and the staff, we’ve put so much work into this.” Auckland joined a select group of cross-border winners in world soccer, emulating AS Monaco, who have won eight titles in France’s Ligue 1 and Northern Ireland’s Derry City, twice league winners in the Republic of Ireland. They …

Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race | Olympics News

Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race | Olympics News

Published by Sam Flores

Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS ⁠Team France involved in major collision. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 14 Feb 202614 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share One sailor is in hospital with two broken legs and another was also injured in a high-speed crash between yachts representing New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. The New Zealand team said Louis Sinclair was receiving treatment for compound fractures to both legs. Sinclair, a grinder on board the New Zealand yacht, turns winches to adjust the sails. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “Black Foils grinder Louis Sinclair is in a stable condition in Auckland Hospital after suffering injuries to both legs during the collision with the French during racing today,” the New Zealand team said in a statement. “Sinclair is receiving treatment for compound fractures to both legs but is in a stable condition.” A sailor from the French team …

New Year 2026 fireworks live stream from Auckland, Sydney and London | World | News

New Year 2026 fireworks live stream from Auckland, Sydney and London | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

New Year’s Eve celebrations have begun around the world as countries usher in 2026. To document the spectacle, a dedicated “watch live” allows readers to follow along with the revelries as they unfold. Spectators can track real-time footage from key cities as they ring in the new year with fireworks, music and other events. The festivities will commence in the South Pacific, with Auckland at 10.45am UK time, then Sydney at 12.45pm. Asia is next, with Tokyo and Seoul at 2:45pm, Kuala Lumpur at 3.45pm, Bangkok at 4.45pm, and New Delhi at 5.15pm. South Asia and the Middle East will follow, with Karachi marking the moment at 6.45pm and Dubai proceeding at 7.45pm. Audiences can also watch Nairobi at 8.45pm and Athens at 9.45pm, as the New Year extends throughout Africa and Europe. Western Europe will then illuminate, with Paris, Rome or Madrid marking the moment at 10.45pm. London will usher in 2026 at 11.45pm with its legendary fireworks spectacular along the River Thames, centred around the London Eye. Viewers can witness Rio de Janeiro’s …