Finn Russell converted to reach the 300-point mark in the Six Nations. Crowley converted for 14-7. Russell converted for 19-14. Russell converted to make it a five-point game again. Crowley converted for 33-21 with 12 minutes remaining.

Hardly any of us listened when our conspiracy theorist friends and family tried to convince us the Government knew the risks but wasn’t telling us. The document explicitly advising against mandating the second jab never reached them. On another document, Verrall noted in the margins that there were safety concerns about the second jab. If not an outright apology, at least a small acknowledgement that they weren’t completely imagining things after all. Heather du Plessis-Allan is the Drive host for Newstalk ZB.

The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault. Photo / 123rfThe report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault. The issue was raised in a report by the Justice Committee, reviewing the work of the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. The committee said it had been told there can be a “fine line” between rough sex and sexual assault and that some young people were presenting to accident and emergency departments rather than specialist sexual assault services. In some cases, the patients did not consider what happened to them to be rape or sexual assault.

Thousands of people hit the pavement in Christchurch on Sunday for the FreshChoice City2Surf fun run. One runner thought they had taken the long route after crossing the finish line. "Not entirely sure how I managed to run 13.5km in a 12km event… but hey, we’ll count it as bonus training." What a great day, great effort, and great vibes all the way to the finish," she said. "It's a great way to get active and enjoy our great city."

Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Photo: Jeff NgTwizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night. The Airbnb owner with a passion for photography took the colourful photo at Lake Ruataniwha about 10.30pm. Twizel is located within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of two reserves in the country, with the other being in Wairarapa. The reserve spans 4367 square kilometres, with other parts of the South Island certified as dark sky sanctuaries, including the more recent Tāhuna Glenorchy Sanctuary.

Police have confirmed one person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass, which also left three others injured this afternoon. A Police spokeswoman said the incident happened between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass scenic lookout, about 12.20pm. "Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene." She said three other people were injured in the two-car crash. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldWrestling ref kicked out of the way by performers while convulsing in the ringA wrestling referee was kicked aside by performers while having a seizure in the ring at an event in Louisville, Kentucky. Edwards lay motionless on the mat and was checked on by one of the performers, but other performers soon entered the ring and the match continued. The referee began to convulse in the ring with one of the wrestlers trying to pull him away in to the corner and then moving him away with his foot. “Referee Dallas Edwards is in some trouble here, guys,” one of the commentators said as the camera panned away from his body.

Gull has 113 petrol stations, mostly in the North Island and it said it was very busy on Sunday. Locals said the self-serve Gull petrol station at Rosebank roundabout in West Auckland ran out of fuel on Saturday night and the Gull at Rosebank East had a sign up saying “no fuel”. Photo / RNZ, Pretoria GordonMeanwhile, the Tasman petrol station in Epsom was offering unleaded petrol at $2.72 on Saturday and had a sign on the pumps saying “no petrol containers”. The Tasman petrol station in Epsom, which was offering unleaded petrol at $2.72 on Saturday, also had a sign on the pumps saying “no petrol containers”. Gull respondsIn response, Gull told RNZ that customers continued to “flock to our stations in search of fair fuel prices”.

An impasse could be brewing between Dave Rennie and New Zealand Rugby as the new All Blacks coach seeks to finalise his coaching team next week. No contracts at this stage have been offered to any All Blacks assistants, but speculation indicates an announcement will be made soon. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE

Damage to the truck following the crash at Teretonga Park this morning. Photo: Mark Gargiulo via FacebookA driver had to be cut from his truck this morning, after it crashed during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill. "Crews extricated the patient using hydraulic cutting equipment, and left the patient in the care of ambulance." Emergency services attend to the driver following the crash. Photo: Mark Gargiulo via FacebookThe driver’s injuries were minor, but the racing truck was badly damaged in the incident.

Photo: ReutersUS President Donald Trump urged other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East to retaliate for Washington's bombing of its main Gulf island energy hub. "The Countries of the World that ​receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — ⁠A LOT!" In an earlier post on his Truth Social platform, he anticipated that many countries would send warships to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 20% of the world's oil. Trump had threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of Kharg Island unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who replaced his slain father, has said the Strait of Hormuz should ​remain closed.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. A crash has blocked the Lindis Pass–Tarras Rd this afternoon after two vehicles collided, with early indications people have been injured. Police were called to the crash between Old Faithfull Rd and the Ōmarama–Lindis Pass Rd at about 12.20pm.

Lake Manapouri. File photo: STEPHEN JAQUIERYA search involving the National Dive Squad is ongoing after a person fell overboard from a vessel on Lake Manapouri last night. Sergeant Alun Griffiths, of Southland Search and Rescue, said police were notified at about 6.15pm that a person had fallen from a vessel while about 1km from shore. "An initial search last night was unsuccessful and later paused at around 10pm," Sgt Griffiths said. "The Police National Dive Squad are currently assisting with search efforts."

A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Lindis Pass and left at least three people injured. A police spokeswoman said the incident happened on State Highway 8 between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass viewpoint, about 12.20pm today. A Hato Hone St John Ambulance spokeswoman said a first response unit, an operations manager, one ambulance and two rescue helicopters — one from Queenstown and one from Dunedin — were sent to the scene. The crash has blocked the road and the pass is closed until further notice. The Serious Crash Unit will conduct an investigation into the crash.

The Herald understands that, if a vote was to eventuate, the board is believed to be 6-2 in favour of the NZ20 competition. Should the board vote be split at 4-4, the casting vote would fall on board chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon. Photo / Photosport“Contrary to suggestions of NZC executive interference or attempts to destabilise the process, there has been no such activity. If the NZC board decided to go with NZ20, six international white-ball fixtures would need to be rescheduled, disrupting NZC’s new broadcast deal with Sky TV. So damaging were those reports, Puketapu-Lyndon, the board chair, was forced to send a letter to the International Cricket Council chair to dismiss claims of a “hostile takeover”.