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NZ Herald
30-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Whanganui club rugby: Taihape's young squad eyes crucial wins for quarter-final spot
Brought to you by Whanganui Rugby The young guns of Bennett's Taihape want to build on a proud club legacy as the race for premium Tasman Tanning Senior quarter-final positions is coming down to the wire. Taihape have had a tough row to hoe so far in 2025 with a
NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Whanganui rugby: Kaierau remain unbeaten with win over Border
In truth, neither team played as clutch in the big moments that they would have liked – Kaierau missing two other first-half kick chase tries with in-goal fumbles, while in the space of 60 seconds from the 69th minute, both sides gave up tries from intercepts trying to be expansive near their posts to the centres in Ethan Robinson for Kaierau and Border's Alekesio Vakarorogo. But the passion was there – Kaierau may have been shy of backs but got home on some great tryline defence, holding up Border twice, while their forwards' line speed to get up and wrap some jarring hits never wavered. Hooker and try-scorer Joe Edwards gave a committed 80-minute effort, while lock Matt Ashworth was in everything. Reserves Josefa Rokotakala, Kohlt Coveny and Tai Pulemagafa delivered in the final quarter, as the Kaierau pack drove up Border's 50m scrum on the game's last play to bring about fulltime. Although Border played without injured skipper Ngapuke Patea, they welcomed back 55-game Heartland-capped midfielder Timoci 'Jim' Seruwalu, who, while short of a gallop, was always a handful. Flanker Ekenasio Fiso was dangerous in the first half, while standing out in their team's late comeback were reserves Sevanaia Vucinimoce up front and winger-turned halfback Peni Waqatabu. 'They brought it right from the word go, that was something we talked about at halftime,' said Kaierau coach Danny Tamehana. While Waitokia was moving freely at fulltime, Boult and Malo's status will need to be confirmed, as Tamehana considers how to plug multiple holes. 'I'm definitely going to be thinking about that come Monday, it's going to be a whole different backline, but we'll see what happens.' Despite the backline injuries, the forwards were strong even without absent skipper Doug Horrocks, Tamehana praising the reserves for holding back Border's momentum to the finish. 'It's something we spoke about during the week; they brought the energy and the impact, so that was really pleasing to see the bench work real well.' Border co-coach Todd Cowan knows that even with 12 new players this season, the winless streak must end soon. 'I think we're building okay, maybe not getting scoreboard wins, but we are getting wins out there as far as some improvement every week. 'I think the intensity today was definitely a level up from the week previous against Taihape. 'A pretty tough encounter, a few guys look like they're a little bit sore, but I think we'll be right, get back into things on Wednesday and into the next game.'
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
One in critical condition after Taihape three-vehicle crash
One person was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash closed State Highway 1 just south of Taihape. Authorities say three people suffered injuries in the crash. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Four injured after multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1 near Taihape
While light vehicles can use diversions around the crash on SH1, the route isn't suitable for heavy vehicles, which are waiting on the side of the road for the site to clear. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Four people have been injured after three vehicles crashed on State Highway 1, just south of Taihape on Monday. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of the highway and Raumu Rd just after 1pm. Hato Hone St John told RNZ it responded to the crash with two operation managers, two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, one prime responder and two helicopters. "One patient, in a critical condition, was airlifted to Whanganui Base Hospital. One patient, in a moderate condition, was transported by road to Whanganui Base Hospital. "Two patients, one in a moderate and one in a minor condition, were also transported to Palmerston North Hospital," St John said. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Reports of injuries as multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1 near Taihape
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Three vehicles have crashed on State Highway 1, just south of Taihape on Monday. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of the highway and Raumu Rd just after 1pm. A police spokesperson said there are indications of injuries. Two rescue helicopters have landed near the crash, RNZ understands. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More to come... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
