Waikanae River issued red alert warning for toxic algae

'The best antidote for toxic algae is to avoid it altogether.'

Coromandel’s Little Bay residents plea for speed limit reductions

Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.

Black Sticks v Japan: Holly Pearson reflects on difficult recovery ahead of comeback

'One of the worst knee injuries you could go through ... I just had to laugh at it'

West Coast river tops alarm level, red weather warning possible

The region could see double its monthly rain average over three days.

New Zealand rhythmic gymnasts speak out on eating disorders, body pressures and demands for perfection

Rhythmic gymnastics is a catch-22 - nothing will ever be good enough.

Te Papa level to close for at least nine months for repairs

Rust found in a sprinkler system means the floor will be closed for repairs from May 19.

NRL: Warriors coach Andrew Webster backs hooker Wayde Egan for higher honours after standout showing against South Sydney Rabbitohs

Warriors back star for higher honours after stellar performance against Rabbitohs.

LSU QB, Heisman winner Jayden Daniels opts out of bowl

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Heisman Trophy-winning LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is opting out of the Tigers' bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft, he announced Monday on social media. "I want to say thank you to everyone who...

Oregon looks to limit turnovers in clash vs. Syracuse

(Photo credit: Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK) Riding some momentum from recent wins, Oregon and Syracuse will converge in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Sunday for a neutral-court nonconference matchup. The Ducks (7-2) enter on a...

Sabres, facing Coyotes, shoot for rare win streak

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) After a big victory against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Buffalo Sabres look to win two in a row for only the second time this season when they face the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday...

Butler looks to fend off challenge of Saginaw Valley State

(Photo credit: Hali Tauxe/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs (8-2) ventured past regulation for the...

OL Reign re-sign D Ryanne Brown

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports) Defender Ryanne Brown will suit up again next season for the OL Reign after re-signing through the 2024 season, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Ryanne was...

Streaking Flyers take road prowess into battle with Avalanche

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Flyers will strive to extend their win streak to four games when they continue their three-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in Denver. The Flyers are coming...

Angel City SC sign D Gisele Thompson through '25

(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) Angel City FC signed 18-year-old defender Gisele Thompson through the 2025 NWSL season. The deal announced Thursday includes an option for 2026 for the Los Angeles native, who becomes the youngest...

No. 2 Arizona downs Colgate, has eyes on top ranking

(Photo credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports) Oumar Ballo had a double-double and No. 2 Arizona staked its claim to be the top-ranked team in the country next week as the Wildcats pulled away for an 82-55 victory over Colgate on Saturday in...

Grizzlies carry first win streak of season into Phoenix

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Phoenix Suns will attempt to bounce back from an unfulfilling night at the arena when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Suns star Kevin Durant became the 10th-leading scorer in...

Reports: Indiana to hire James Madison's Curt Cignetti as coach

(Photo credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports) Indiana is finalizing a deal to make James Madison's Curt Cignetti the school's next coach, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Cignetti, 62, was named the Sun Belt coach of the Year on...

49ers, Eagles brace for rematch of NFC title game

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco 49ers return to the scene of last season's NFC Championship Game, and Sunday's rematch with the host Philadelphia Eagles should include many fireworks. Last year's matchup was...

Blue Jackets improving ahead of clash with Canadiens

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Playing some of their best hockey of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to keep rolling when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. After a nightmarish 1-9-4 stretch threatened to...

Middle Tennessee fires Rick Stockstill after 18 seasons

(Photo credit: HELEN COMER/The Daily News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Middle Tennessee fired football coach Rick Stockstill after 18 seasons on Monday. The Blue Raiders finished 4-8 this season and were 113-111 in his tenure with 10 bowl...

No. 21 Michigan State faces Ga. Southern as Big Ten play approaches

(Photo credit: Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Michigan State did not expect to be a .500 team heading into its final game of the month. The No. 21 Spartans are 3-3 after losing to No. 3 Arizona 74-68 on Thanksgiving Day....