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an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
TVNZ And TEG Sport Bring Winter Of Football To New Zealand Fans This July
TVNZ has partnered with TEG Sport to bring New Zealand audiences the Winter of Football this July, showcasing global football talent across seven epic matches. Viewers can enjoy Wrexham's Down Under tour, Singapore Festival of Football and Hong Kong Festival of Football live and free across TVNZ+, TVNZ 2 and DUKE. The highly anticipated Wrexham Down Under Tour for the Red Dragons kicks off against A-League runners-up Melbourne Victory on 11 July, followed by Sydney FC on 15 July. As one of the oldest football clubs in the world, the Welsh side recently celebrated its record-breaking third promotion in the English Football League since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds purchased the club in 2021. The tour's final whistle will be in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with the Wellington Phoenix going head-to-head with Phil Parkinson's side at SKY Stadium on Saturday 19 July. Produced by TVNZ, this match promises to showcase some of Aotearoa's homegrown talent as they take on Wrexham in the capital. TVNZ and TEG Sport will also bring late-night football fever to Kiwis, with Singapore and Hong Kong's Festival of Football, with legendary football clubs including Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Newcastle United battling it out. Liverpool FC, fresh off winning the English Premier League, will provide a thrilling match-up against European heavyweights, AC Milan. Melodie Robinson, Head of Sports, Events, & Partnerships said: 'Kiwis love football, and the huge viewership of UEFA EUROs on TVNZ+ in 2024 proves it. We're excited to partner with TEG Sport to bring top-tier clashes into homes across the motu this July, showcasing football from across the world.' Rachael Carrol, Managing Director TEG Sport, said: 'We're excited to deliver seven blockbuster matchups across four countries, showcasing nine top-tier clubs from some of the world's biggest leagues. While not everyone can experience them live, it's fantastic that fans in New Zealand can catch all the action free on TVNZ. It's set to be a huge winter of football, and we're proud to bring these games home to local supporters.' All games will be available live and replayed on TVNZ+, with Wrexham AFC vs Wellington Phoenix on TVNZ 2 and the international matches airing on DUKE. The full schedule is available below. Wrexham Down Under: Wrexham AFC vs Melbourne Victory, Friday 11 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Wrexham AFC vs Sydney FC, Tuesday 15 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Wrexham AFC vs Wellington Phoenix, Saturday 19 July, 5:00pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2 Singapore Festival of Football: Arsenal FC vs AC Milan, Wednesday 23 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United, Sunday 27 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Hong Kong Festival of Football: Liverpool FC vs AC Milan, Saturday 26 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Thursday 31 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Whatever Gautam Gambhir asked, was given. Now deliver the results, no excuse': India head coach cornered
When Gautam Gambhir took over the reins as the head coach, it was expected that Team India would go from strength to strength. The results in white-ball cricket have been exceptional, with India adding another ICC title to their kitty with the Champions Trophy earlier this year. However, the results in the Tests have left much to be desired, and the pressure is definitely mounting on the former India opener. Gautam Gambhir asked to pull up his socks as the pressure is mounting on the Indian head coach in Tests. (Action Images via Reuters) After the loss against New Zealand and Australia, India began the series against England on a bad note as the Shubman Gill-led side stumbled to a five-wicket loss at Headingley. Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Gautam Gambhir desperately needs to get some results in his way, else the pressure will continue to increase. After the series loss against Australia, senior pros such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma called time on their Test careers. A new-look Indian lineup, led by Gill, made its way to the UK. However, the tour has started off on a bad note. Chopra believes Gill cannot be blamed as he has taken over the captaincy, but questions definitely need to be asked of Gautam Gambhir. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir in firing line for handling of Jasprit Bumrah for England Tests: 'Why was it not kept a secret?' 'This is the principle of Indian cricket, and it is true that if it is good, then everyone is proud of it. But if it is bad, then criticism is absolutely obvious. I will still be more patient with Shubman Gill because he has just become the captain. It will take him some time to understand,' Chopra said on his YouTube channel. 'Lot of pressure on Gambhir' Under Gambhir, India have won just 1 out of their last nine Tests. India lost back-to-back series against New Zealand and Australia. The Kiwis whitewashed India 3-0 while Pat Cummins won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. Under Gambhir, India have won just one Test series, and it came against Bangladesh last year. 'There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing,' said Chopra. The former India batter also stated that whatever Gambhir has asked from the BCCI, it has been given to him, so the India head coach has no excuse and he better start delivering results. 'His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark,' said Chopra. 'Where are they going and what are they doing? Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse,' he added.
Scoop
9 hours ago
- Business
- Scoop
REVEALED: IKEA Consent Shows Why We Can't Have Nice Things
'IKEA's consent conditions show the absurd demands that councils are able to make that slow development, drive up cost, and make New Zealand a less attractive place to do business,' says ACT Leader David Seymour. ACT has obtained a copy of the 2023 resource consent for IKEA's Sylvia Park development. IKEA's consent requirements include: Inviting representatives of seven different mana whenua groups 'to undertake cultural monitoring, karakia and other such cultural ceremonies on the site' at the pre-start meeting, commencement of earthworks and immediately prior to completion of bulk earthworks across the site, with 10 days' notice before each of those events. Consulting with mana whenua on design aspects including erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater treatment, planting, the 'Culvert-edge walkway', and fencing. Mana whenua must be afforded the opportunity to provide Cultural Monitoring as deemed required by the respective mana whenua representatives. Mana whenua must be afforded access to the site at their discretion. 'What message do conditions like these send to other businesses looking to invest in New Zealand?" says Seymour. 'This is especially relevant for supermarkets, where we urgently need more competition. Companies like Aldi or Coles will think twice about entering the market if they realise they'll face this cultural rigmarole at hundreds of separate sites, each with potentially different requirements. 'We should be rolling out the welcome mat for anyone wanting to bring much-needed competition to New Zealand. Instead, we're forcing them to navigate demands based on metaphysical concepts not required anywhere else in the world. The result is Kiwis see higher prices at the checkout, less jobs, and lower incomes. 'That's why Cabinet has agreed there will be no general Treaty principles clause in the new resource management system. We will continue to uphold Treaty settlements, but we cannot continue to have planners bogging down everyone's consents by demanding this sort of absurdity."
NZ Herald
10 hours ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
The ToolShed's rise: From one van to 30 stores nationwide
When Graeme Giles co-founded Kiwi brand The ToolShed nearly 30 years ago, he had no idea how much the business would grow across the country, all he knew was something pretty simple: 'All Kiwis like tool sheds.' Starting with one store in Hamilton, the company now has 30 stores nationwide
NZ Herald
17 hours ago
- Climate
- NZ Herald
School holiday weather: Thunderstorms and hail to batter Auckland, icy temperatures for South Island
Thunderstorms and hail will pummel Auckland as the school holidays kick off after a wild day of cancelled flights, tornadoes and severe flooding down south. As Kiwis set off for school holiday trips, MetService warns the severe weather will continue this weekend, bringing icy temperatures and inland snow for
