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Indra Brown's phenomenal fifth in freeski halfpipe at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics a sign of her rapid rise

23 February 2026

Four months ago, Indra Brown had not even competed in a senior World Cup event. Her fifth-placed finish in her maiden Winter Olympics proves her meteoric rise is no fluke.

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Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC
	23 Feb: Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC... more

There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner
	22 Feb: There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner... more

The Central Stags have won domestic cricket's one day Ford Trophy, after demolishing Canterbury by six wickets in the final
	22 Feb: The Central Stags have won domestic cricket's one day Ford Trophy, after demolishing Canterbury by six wickets in the final... more

The curtain comes down on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics overnight
	22 Feb: The curtain comes down on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics overnight... more

Belief the issues at the Wellington Phoenix run deeper than just departed coach Giancarlo Italiano
	22 Feb: Belief the issues at the Wellington Phoenix run deeper than just departed coach Giancarlo Italiano... more

The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby
	22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby... more

Parker Jackson-Cartwright and the entire New Zealand Breakers organisation want to put their name on the first ever Ignite Cup, but know the task ahead of them is a difficult one
	22 Feb: Parker Jackson-Cartwright and the entire New Zealand Breakers organisation want to put their name on the first ever Ignite Cup, but know the task ahead of them is a difficult one... more

Jacob Bridgeman has come out firing on Moving Day at the PGA Tour's latest event in Riviera
	22 Feb: Jacob Bridgeman has come out firing on Moving Day at the PGA Tour's latest event in Riviera... more

The Black Caps are embracing the challenge of tackling Sri Lanka in their home conditions at the T20 World Cup
	22 Feb: The Black Caps are embracing the challenge of tackling Sri Lanka in their home conditions at the T20 World Cup... more

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Law and Order:
An Auckland couple continued buying stolen crayfish, despite knowing it was likely illegal 7:17

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Indra Brown's phenomenal fifth in freeski halfpipe at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics a sign of her rapid rise 7:07

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Soccer:
Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC 5:07

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There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner 21:17

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