21 August 2026

Look, all I'm saying is that Auckland has a significantly larger population than the South Island. Add Waikato region in, and its over 2 million vs 1.26m Waikato also has a long, storied history of rugby league that continues to this day

— Cr Shane Henderson (@HendoWest) August 21, 2026

HISTORY REWRITTEN For the first time since 1978, the Ranfurly Shield belongs to Northland. For the first time since 1987, the Taniwha have won in Christchurch. 48 years. 39 years. One night. #HiluxNPC Load image 63 KB

— Hilux NPC (@HiluxNPC) August 20, 2026

Ryan Bridge: "There's more Maori in this Cabinet than ever before. Rawiri Waititi: "Which Cabinet?" Ryan Bridge: "The current one" 0:26 1,014 KB Load video

— NZ Media World (@1nzmw) August 20, 2026

‘Worst ‘flu’ in 10 years?’ So… worse than Covid? With no lockdown? No masks? No social Distancing? How can that be? Load image 69 KB

— Penny Marie NZ (@pennymarienz) August 20, 2026

HAMILTON?????? Quote The League Scene @LeagueScenePod · 7h BREAKING: The ARL Commission is set to announce the NRL’s 20th team by Christmas. ARLC interim executive chairman Peter V’landys says teams will need to cough up $100 million over 5 years with QLD and NZ the likely options. The Southern Orcas are at long odds to enter with the

— (@TimaruKaBIMARU) August 21, 2026

Kimi had a brilliant first half of the season Can he maintain the momentum as we resume at Zandvoort? #F1 #DutchGP Load image 89 KB

— Formula 1 (@F1) August 21, 2026

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— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) August 20, 2026