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# New Zealand

Yesterday
1st December 2023
New Zealand to ban phones in schools under new prime minister
Luxon’s conservative government, sworn in on Monday, has been mired in controversy during its first week in power.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws, new Prime Minister announces
The anti-smoking legislation was designed to almost immediately reduce the number of people using tobacco products.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Ireland draw with New Zealand on night of long goodbye for Stephen Kenny
Ireland were held after Adam Idah opened the scoring, as James McClean made his final appearance for Ireland.
Ireland draw with New Zealand on night of long goodbye for Stephen Kenny
Ireland were held after Adam Idah opened the scoring, as James McClean made his final appearance for Ireland.
Jacinda Ardern on death threats, climate change and why social media is like alcohol
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand was speaking at a conference in Dublin today.
Last month
November 2023
New Munster signing Jager has taken the road less travelled
The 28-year-old impressed for the Crusaders but now returns to Irish rugby.
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
The 28-year-old had been chasing All Blacks caps but is now set to pursue Ireland honours.
Outgoing All Blacks boss Foster says family threatened with knife in Paris
His wife Leigh and daughter Michaela were allegedly accosted near the All Blacks’ hotel in the French capital.
All Blacks captain Cane to join Japanese club for 2024 season
The 31-year-old is taking a sabbatical from New Zealand but will return for internationals next year.
October
October 2023
New Zealand firm found guilty following deadly 2019 eruption of White Island
Around 50 people were on the island when a deadly column of burning ash and steam blasted from a volcanic vent.
Poll: Who do you think will win tonight's Rugby World Cup final?
The Springboks and All Blacks face off in Paris.
Ferocious Boks and clinical Kiwis battle for World Cup supremacy
Tonight’s decider is a fascinating match-up of the two greatest World Cup nations.
Springboks bravely roll the 7/1 dice for biggest game of all
There are obvious risks involved but Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber like the potential upside.
'He's got a lot of international experience, 100-plus Tests for Ireland'
All Blacks scrum coach Greg Feek helped his side to get the better of Ireland.
New Zealand opens inquest into 2019 Christchurch mosques attack which killed 51 people
The gunman had livestreamed the killings on social media and published a manifesto online before carrying out the attacks.
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
'Felipe's time at Leinster has taken him to another level' - Cheika
The former Leinster pair are leading Argentina into a World Cup semi-final.
How a damaging first quarter left Ireland chasing the All Blacks in vain
Andy Farrell’s side were 13-0 down after they struggled to make a dent in the first 20 minutes.
Heartbreak for Ireland as All Blacks hand them World Cup exit
Ireland nearly stole it at the death in a 37-phase onslaught, but they came up short in Paris.
Heartbreak for Farrell's Ireland as All Blacks hand them World Cup exit
Ireland nearly stole it at the death in a 37-phase onslaught, but they came up short in Paris.
New Zealand's National Party to take power after Labour Prime Minister concedes election defeat
Luxon has promised tax cuts for middle-income earners and a crackdown on crime.
Ireland are on the brink of history. The All Blacks stand in their way
Andy Farrell’s side have a better defence, attack, and forward pack but knock-out rugby can be wild.
'He's got this freakish strength... he's a really intelligent guy too'
Iain Henderson is proving to be an important figure in Ireland’s World Cup campaign.
Ireland laugh off suggestion of spying on All Blacks training
Mike Catt had to answer a question about a photographer attending the Kiwis’ session.
'He breached the protocol, nothing major' - Foster on decision to drop Telea
The 26-year-old has been omitted for the huge World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.
This Ireland team are more than capable of making history this weekend
Andy Farrell has total confidence in his players and the feeling is reciprocated.
Farrell and his Ireland side have moved past the 'inferiority complex'
Farrell has worked hard to build genuine confidence in his squad.
'We ran out of beer pretty quickly. New Zealand brought in theirs'
Tadhg Beirne and Hugo Keenan have reasons for confidence for the All Blacks clash.
Hansen and Lowe included in Ireland World Cup team to face All Blacks
However, second row James Ryan will miss the World Cup quarter-final.
Hansen and Lowe included in Ireland team to face All Blacks
However, second row James Ryan will miss the World Cup quarter-final.
What Johnny Sexton continues to do at the age of 38 is remarkable
The Ireland captain has been pulling the strings as cleverly as ever at this World Cup.
Ireland are (marginal) favourites for a World Cup QF against New Zealand
Everything Ireland have done under Andy Farrell has been building towards this challenge.
'I've seen them singing the Cranberries. Hopefully they're not singing on Saturday'
All Blacks boss Ian Foster says they’ve been tapping into Joe Schmidt’s info for the past 12 months.
All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi goes off-script on 'easy' Uruguay match
Three-time winners New Zealand need to win to qualify for the quarter-finals.
September
September 2023
New Zealand bag 14 tries in World Cup trouncing of Italy
A dominant display by the All Blacks.
Steve Hansen on what the All Blacks need to do to beat Ireland
A World Cup quarter-final showdown seems likely after Ireland’s win over South Africa.
New Zealand scientists probe mystery illness killing endangered penguins
The mystery respiratory illness first appeared in 20 freshly hatched chicks in 2019.
New Zealand run in 11 tries as they thrash Namibia in opening World Cup win
The sole blot on the landscape was a red card through the bunker review system for Ethan De Groot.
Moefana replaces Danty for France's Rugby World Cup opener
Meanwhile, Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand.