Oliver Bennett

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Oliver Bennett is a New Zealand-based news reporter for New Zealand News, covering national, political and breaking stories.
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Japan secures spot in home PNC final after decisive win over USA

Japan book place in home PNC Final with impressive win over the USA - rugbypass.com

Japan’s Brave Blossoms dominate USA with a 63-14 win in Osaka, securing their spot in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final against Fiji in Tokyo.

Warriors to host Dolphins in qualifying final at Go Media Stadium

Build-up as Warriors host Dolphins in qualifying final - NZ Herald

The New Zealand Warriors face the Dolphins in a qualifying final at Go Media Stadium. A win puts them one step closer to the grand final. Don’t miss this crucia

Sir Steve Hansen appointed football performance director at Manly

Sir Steve Hansen joins Manly in huge cross-code NRL move

Sir Steve Hansen, former All Blacks coach, joins Manly Sea Eagles as Football Performance Director. A major cross-code move for the NRL club.

Track limits and traffic challenges at The Bend Supercars practice

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the 2026 Bend Supercars action

Drivers at the 2026 AirTouch 500 at The Bend grapple with new track limits and traffic on the shorter West Circuit layout during Supercars practice.

Ferrari teammates discuss Monza incident

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc clear the air after Monza clash - RNZ

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clear the air after their Monza incident. Read about their face-to-face discussion to resolve lingering issues from the Itali

New era for track and field

Brave new world: Ultimate Championship brings glowing javelins and $10m prize fund to track and field

Discover the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a new track and field event in Budapest with a $10m prize fund. Featuring top athletes and AR innovations.

All Blacks consider Richie Mo’unga for fourth Test amid Ruben Love pressure

Analysis: Time is right for All Blacks to back Richie Mo'unga - 1News

Richie Mo’unga could return for the All Blacks’ fourth Test, as coach Dave Rennie plans to rotate the squad. Ruben Love also in contention. Get the latest team

Warriors fans optimistic as team secures home final advantage

'We've got grand final tickets': Belief builds in Auckland amid Warriors NRL fever | James Borrowdale

Warriors fans in Auckland are buzzing with optimism as the team secures home final advantage for two games, following a strong season and consistent performance

Former far-right extremist admits killing Argentina rugby star in Paris

Former far-right extremist admits killing Argentina rugby star

Former far-right extremist Loik Le Priol admits to a Paris court he shot and killed Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu four years ago after an altercation.