Jonah, His Story

Rugby icon Jonah Lomu is back in the news thanks to the release of his highly-anticipated autobiography, Jonah My Story. The Age praises the “simple yet emotionally taut language” Lomu uses to portray his rise from troubled and abused youth to international superstar. Belfast Telegraph reviewer Peter Sharkey compares Lomu at the 1995 World Cup to Viv Richards, Mike Tyson, and Muhammed Ali at the peak of their achievements – “sporting greats at their ruthless best.”


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Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Erika Fairweather has won her maiden swimming world championship title with victory in the women’s 400m freestyle final in Doha. The 20-year-old from Dunedin is the first New Zealander to win…