Even before a ball has been kicked, the tension has been clear among not only supporters but team members, too.
Steve Braunias, who covered the eight-week murder trial and went on to write a book, spoke to the Between Two Beers podcast.
Concerned parents were left without an explanation following the incidents.
Waitomo's chief executive Simon Parham said there would be "immediate relief" as the markets soften following the looming reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Zealand kicks off its World Cup campaign in Los Angeles at 1pm NZT – their first game at the tournament in 16 years.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump's claimed breakthrough with Iran, Britain's move to ban social media for under-16s, and a dream FIFA World Cup debut for Cabo Verde.
The incident occurred on Putney Bridge in southwest London on May 5, 2017, when a jogger shoved a 33-year-old woman onto the road as he ran past her.
"It’s extremely concerning, and we fear that someone is going to be seriously hurt or killed."
Shelley O'Dwyer said her son Jacob's death may have been prevented if people who call 111 after an overdose from misuse of drugs were legally protected.
Midfielder Matt Garbett has suffered a hamstring injury and will be out of the squad for the rest of the tournament.
The two Hondas were spotted by an unmarked police car allegedly "lining up to race".
The seven-year project was discontinued in November last year, having delivered no measurable benefits.
Party leader Chris Hipkins said cost should not stand in the way of care.
Stores across New Zealand will begin to close over the coming months.
Just scored two goals for the All Whites in their 2-2 draw against Iran in Los Angeles.
Eli Just scored twice for the All Whites as they drew 2-2 with Iran in LA.
Following the game, Eli Just said it was "really, really special" to have scored twice at a World Cup for New Zealand.
Without hesitation the Blackbutt Police Station officer climbed onto the verandah, retrieving the family dog as the home erupts in flames.
Eli Just double earns All Whites draw with Iran at World Cup; Mother's plea after son's drug-linked death; and UK's notorious 'Putney Pusher' arrested after nine years
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission says mental distress among Māori is rising despite expanding services.
Six bags filled with trash were tipped at the Dalton Track car park off Kerikeri Inlet Rd last weekend.
A 28-year-old man is accused of stashing the arachnids between clothing in his luggage at Cape Town International Airport.
Thousands of Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers toiled and died building the railway, a supply route through mainland Southeast Asia for the occupying Japanese forces.
The town has had 29 pollution days so far this year – and wood burners are a major culprit.
Putāruru Ward councillor Zed Latinovic was censured after an investigation into a code of conduct complaint involving two incidents.
