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Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of New Zealand’s Māori language celebration week, the country’s right-wing political leaders ordered public agencies to stop affirmative action policies for Māori people, who are disadvantaged on almost every metric. The lawmakers...
A smelly penguin wins New Zealand's hard-fought bird election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It's noisy, smelly, shy — and New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that recognition from its victory...
US allows late goal off defensive mix-up in 1-1 draw vs. New Zealand as Pochettino hiring announced
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Pulisic stared in frustration after the final whistle and made clear how much work Mauricio Pochettino has ahead. An 89th-minute defensive mix-up had dropped the United States into a 1-1 tie with New Zealand in a friendly on Tuesday night, a match that...
Mauricio Pochettino's pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies
MILFORD, Ohio (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's pending arrival looms over interim coach Mikey Varas and his players. Coming off a dismal performance in Canada's first win over the U.S. on American soil in soccer since 1957, players say they realize more intensity is needed when the...
Reyna to miss US matches against Canada and New Zealand because of groin injury, replaced by Cowell
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Winger Gio Reyna will miss U.S. friendlies against Canada and New Zealand because of a strained left groin and was replaced on the roster Thursday by Cade Cowell. The injury is the latest setback for Reyna, who played just 280 league minutes for Borussia...
A Māori king who urged racial unity in New Zealand is laid to rest and a new queen rises
NGĀRUAWĀHIA, New Zealand (AP) — They came in their thousands in the freezing dawn, parking cars far away and winding down rural roads on foot, children riding on their shoulders. They arrived in mourning black with crowns of ferns and kawakawa leaves, bone carvings or wedges of deep green...
Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand strongly condemn expanding North Korea-Russia military ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand strongly condemned the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia as they met Wednesday for a summit meant to strengthen bilateral ties. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in...
US players await word on whether Mauricio Pochettino will become their coach
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — U.S. players awaited word on whether Mauricio Pochettino was being hired as the American men's soccer coach, uncertain as they prepared for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. All 24 players on the roster trained Tuesday under interim coach Mikey...
Today in History: September 3, Treaty of Paris ends Revolutionary War
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 3, the 247th day of 2024. There are 119 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 3, 1783, representatives of the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the...
Alinghi fails to make race start because of mainsail issue in America's Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Switzerland’s Alinghi Red Bull Racing couldn't make the start of one of its races on Sunday because of a mainsail issue, further jeopardizing its chances of advancing in the America’s Cup. The crew couldn't fix the boat's problem in time to reach the...
