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Auckland FC can't wait to see club captain Hiroki Sakai back on the field

Auckland FC can't wait to see club captain Hiroki Sakai back on the field

2 December 2025

The 35-year-old former Japan international has been out for more than a month with a hamstring injury.

Black Knights boss Nick Becker says Callan Elliott has been a good replacement, but he believes the team is lacking on the leadership front.

Becker is expecting a sell-out for Saturday's second derby of the season...taking place at Mt Smart.

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04 Dec: Police say justice has finally been served for two women, over separate sexual attacks nearly a year apart - in South Auckland's Otara Creek Reserve

04 Dec: Longtime sex offender Johnathan Tamihana will now be behind bars indefinitely - following two separate attacks at a South Auckland reserve

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Health & Safety:
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Christchurch:
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Rugby League:
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Rugby:
The Black Caps are trying to wrap up the first cricket test against the West Indies, on day four in Christchurch 16:27

Law and Order:
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Cricket:
Four West Indian wickets have fallen so far in the second session, on day four of the opening cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch 15:07

Soccer:
Contrasting results last time out have Wellington Phoenix fans hoping for a breakthrough Kiwi A-League derby result, while their hosts will want to resume normal service 14:57

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