The Whai basketball team from Tauranga is making a strong push for the playoffs in the Tauihi league, winning four of their last five games and currently sitting in fourth place. Led by standout player McKenna Dale, the team relies heavily on three-point shooting and fast-paced gameplay to compete against larger opponents. Coach Alex Stojkovic credits Dale as a key player, with her impressive skills earning her a spot on the Tall Ferns national team.
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Manurewa dog abuse: Door-knocking efforts begin after fresh set of leads, $7k in rewards offered
Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand is actively seeking the identity of a man filmed abusing a dog in Manurewa, offering rewards totaling $7000 for information. The search is concentrated in the Weymouth/Clendon area, but attempts to gather information through door-knocking have been unsuccessful. A video shared by CDANZ shows the man hitting, kicking, and violently swinging the dog by its leash before slamming it onto the path, prompting urgent calls for assistance in identifying him....
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