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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Louis Verstraete departs Auckland FC as coaching search continues

Another Auckland FC star departs as wait for new coach continues

Auckland FC midfielder Louis Verstraete departs for Belgium due to personal reasons, with an undisclosed transfer fee. The club continues its coaching search am

Nations Championship first leg concludes with mixed results and officiating concerns

The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself

The initial phase of the Nations Championship has concluded, with South Africa and France leading their respective hemisphere tables. Both New Zealand and the S

Nations Championship Team of the Month features Springboks, All Blacks, and Japanese bolter

Nations Championship Team of the Month: Five Springboks, Japanese bolter and record-breaking All Black included - Planet Rugby

Discover the Nations Championship Team of the Month! Featuring top players from unbeaten New Zealand and South Africa, plus a surprise Japanese bolter. Get the

Dominant wins mark Nations Championship round three

Rugby: Weekend of big wins in Nations Championship

France dominates Japan 42-15 in Tokyo, scoring six tries in the Nations Championship round three. Maxime Lamothe and Matthieu Jalibert each scored two tries.

England secures third place at World Cup with 6-4 victory over France

World Cup 2026: Is England's third-place finish being under-appreciated?

England secures their best World Cup finish in 60 years, claiming third place with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze final. A historic achieveme

England Manager Thomas Tuchel Explains Decision to Bench Kane, Bellingham for Bronze Final

Kane, Bellingham on bench for England against France

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains benching Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham for the World Cup bronze final against France, citing player fatigue and recovery

Bryson DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty at Royal Birkdale, disputes ruling

Open 2026: Bryson DeChambeau disagrees with two-shot penalty during round two at Royal Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty at Royal Birkdale for improving his lie, changing his Open score from 66 to 68. Read more about the ruling.

World Cup winners to receive championship rings, US president to attend final

World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings

World Cup winners to receive championship rings for the first time, aligning with US sports traditions. US President to attend the final between Spain and Argen

Wildfire smoke raises concerns for World Cup final in New York

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final - Stuff

Wildfire smoke threatens the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New York. Air quality alerts raise concerns for the highly anticipated match. Stay informed o

Wallabies prepare for Italy clash as Joe Schmidt era nears its end

Joe Schmidt era staggers to a close as shellshocked Wallabies face Italy | Angus Fontaine

The Wallabies face Italy in Perth this Saturday, marking the final game for head coach Joe Schmidt. Carlo Tizzano and Brandon Paenga-Amosa start.