Common Room outdoor stage closure: Hastings mayor says inner-city noise restrictions ‘best practice’

The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.

Paramedics in primary care: Hawke’s Bay GP practice using ‘game changer’ extended care model

New way of looking at primary care is a 'game changer'.

Chargers open practice window for DE Joey Bosa

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa was designated to return to practice Thursday, bringing him closer to a return from injured reserve. Bosa, 28, last played Nov. 19 at Green Bay when he...

Report: Chargers sign QB Will Grier off Pats' practice squad

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback Will Grier off the New England Patriots' practice squad on Monday, NFL Network reported. It is the first significant move by Chargers interim general manager...

Packers RB AJ Dillon could play with broken thumb

(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports) Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon did not practice on Thursday as he gauges whether he can play with a broken right thumb. Dillon said he suffered the injury on the final drive of the Packers'...

Colts sign OL Jared Veldheer to practice squad

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Offensive tackle Jared Veldheer came out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on Monday. Veldheer, 36, worked out with the Colts on Friday. The signing is insurance against...

Grizzlies G Ja Morant nearing return from suspension

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Ja Morant has at least one box to check before he can return to the Memphis Grizzlies from his 25-game suspension: a conversation with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The NBA suspended Morant...

Rams activate K Mason Crosby from practice squad

(Photo credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Los Angeles Rams promoted veteran kicker Mason Crosby from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. Crosby will be an option to replace rookie Lucas...

USC planning for Bronny James to make debut Sunday

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Bronny James is expected to make his debut for Southern California on Sunday when the Trojans play Long Beach State, coach Andy Enfield said Thursday. James would come off the bench and play with a...

QB questions loom large for Browns, Jaguars

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Earlier this season, a December date for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns was viewed as a matchup of two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks. Instead, a battle of backup quarterbacks is...

QB questions loom large for Browns, Jaguars

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Earlier this season, a December date for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns was viewed as a matchup of two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks. Instead, a battle of backup quarterbacks is...

Justin Jefferson in line to return as Vikings visit Raiders

(Photo credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Vikings welcome back their best offensive player when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a full participant in practice...

Jaguars HC Doug Pederson adds son, TE Josh Pederson, to roster

(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson added his kid to the active roster before "Monday Night Football." Tight end Josh Pederson was elevated from the practice squad to the game-day...

LeBron James says he will pick Bronny's USC debut over Lakers

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) LeBron James said he will be in the stands when his son makes his college debut for Southern California, even if it means he needs to miss a game with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Bronny...

Seahawks activate OT Abraham Lucas, place OG Phil Haynes on IR

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Seattle activated right tackle Abraham Lucas from injured reserve before the Seahawks' game Thursday night at the Dallas Cowboys. In a corresponding move, Seattle (6-5) placed right guard Phil Haynes...

Trojans G Bronny James cleared to return after heart scare

(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Southern California freshman guard Bronny James has been cleared to rejoin the team, a family spokesperson said Thursday. The oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James has been sidelined since going...

Reports: Patriots to start Bailey Zappe, bench Mac Jones

(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) All signs point to Bailey Zappe replacing Mac Jones as the starting quarterback for the Patriots on Sunday. Zappe and Malik Cunningham were the only quarterbacks to throw passes with the first-team...

Chiefs open practice window for LB Nick Bolton

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports) Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton returned to practice Wednesday with a heavy wrap on his surgically repaired left wrist. The Chiefs opened the 21-day practice window for the third-year...

Report: Patriots waive No. 3 QB Will Grier

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Amid instability at the quarterback position, the New England Patriots are waiving Will Grier, ESPN reported Saturday. The Patriots signed Grier, 28, to the active squad from the Cincinnati Bengals...

Justin Jefferson could be back when Vikings battle Bears

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Vikings will go for a season sweep of a division rival when they host the Chicago Bears on Monday night in Minneapolis. Minnesota (6-5) already has faced the Bears once this season,...

Ravens cruising, out to add to Chargers' bruising

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Ravens look to build on being in the top seed position in the AFC when they face the wilting Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night at Inglewood, Calif. The Ravens (8-3) have won five of...