Hokio Beach: Motorbike man miraculously walks from midnight crash with wild deer on way to Wellington

He'd only had the bike for six hours.

Taupō walks: From Huka Falls to the Timber Trail

Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.

Waikato wheelchair rugby player Georgia Mecchia tackles Outward Bound course with fellow para athletes

The special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.

Reports: Tigers adding free-agent RHP Kenta Maeda to rotation

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) Veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda apparently will stay in the American League Central after agreeing to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, according to multiple media...

Early homers propel Phils past D-backs in NLCS opener

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) Leadoff batter Kyle Schwarber homered on the first pitch he saw Monday night and Bryce Harper went deep one out later for the host Philadelphia Phillies, who withstood a rally by the Arizona Diamondbacks...

Astros edge D-backs 1-0, clinch postseason berth

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Arizona and Houston each celebrated a postseason berth Saturday night after the Astros defeated the host Diamondbacks 1-0 in Phoenix. Houston (89-72) solidified a spot in the...

Blue Jays club Rays, close in on wild-card slot

(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) Alejandro Kirk had a home run and three RBIs, Bo Bichette was 4-for-5 with three runs and one RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 11-4 Friday night. Brandon Belt and...

Season over for Mets INF/OF Jeff McNeil with elbow tear

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets placed infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, ending his season because of a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. McNeil and manager...

Christian Walker's 6-RBI game powers D-backs past White Sox

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Christian Walker went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs and Ketel Marte also went deep as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks kept their playoff push going with a 15-4 rout of the Chicago...

Padres, Rockies pleasing managers in closing days of season

(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) The San Diego Padres are finishing the 2023 season the way manager Bob Melvin hoped they would -- and are winning. The Colorado Rockies are finishing the 2023 season the way manager Bud Black hoped...

Spencer Strider looks to keep dealing when Braves, Phillies clash

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Right-hander Spencer Strider will try to improve his case for the National League Cy Young Award while stopping the Braves' four-game losing streak when Atlanta faces the visiting Philadelphia...

Athletics place LHP Sean Newcomb (knee) on injured list

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports) The Oakland Athletics placed left-hander Sean Newcomb on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a strained left knee. The move, retroactive to Saturday, came following his most recent...

Mets pile on D-backs, take three of four in series

(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports) Kodai Senga combined with two relievers on a four-hitter Thursday afternoon as the host New York Mets damaged the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild-card hopes with an 11-1 win. Jeff McNeil (home run),...

Astros look to build momentum at home vs. Padres

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) After answering a four-run inning from the San Diego Padres with a five-run frame of their own, the Houston Astros knew that victory wouldn't come easy on Saturday, especially given their recent lack of...

Astros look to build momentum at home vs. Padres

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) After answering a four-run inning from the San Diego Padres with a five-run frame of their own, the Houston Astros knew that victory wouldn't come easy on Saturday, especially given their recent lack of...

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s historic slam guides Braves past Dodgers

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam Thursday that landed in the record books, powering the visiting Atlanta Braves to a wild 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening game of a showdown series...

MLB roundup: Astros complete first sweep in Boston

(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros capped their first-ever series sweep at Fenway Park with a 7-4 win over the host Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Jeremy Pena hit a double and a triple, scored two runs and drove in...

Streaking Diamondbacks walk past Reds

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, taking advantage of four walks, to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Sunday at Phoenix. The Diamondbacks took three of...

Brandon Pfaadt earns first career win as Diamondbacks top Reds

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Brandon Pfaadt recorded his first career victory, Jace Peterson tripled twice and drove in three runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to six games with a 10-8 victory over...

Reds place LHP Alex Young on IL, activate RHP Ben Lively

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The Cincinnati Reds on Saturday placed left-hander Alex Young on the 15-day injured list because of tightness in his left hamstring and activated right-hander Ben Lively from the same list. The move...

Brandon Pfaadt earns first career win as Diamondbacks top Reds

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Brandon Pfaadt recorded his first career victory, Jace Peterson tripled twice and drove in three runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to six games with a 10-8 victory over...