Alex Powell is a Sports Journalist for the NZ Herald.
He has been a sports journalist since 2016, and previously worked for both Newshub and 1News. You can contact Alex at alex.powell@nzme.co.nz.
‘Biggest challenge in the game’: New Black Caps coach on rise of T20 leagues
Rob Walter is well-versed in the club v country split in cricket.
New Black Caps coach: Ex-South Africa boss is appointed
The 49-year-old takes charge of the NZ men’s side in all formats.
‘He’s definitely ready’: Warriors’ belief in injured Barnett’s replacement
Jackson Ford has the first chance to impress in his co-captain’s injury absence.
NZ Cricket invest in future with contract list - who's in and who's out?
Four youngsters have been handed their first fulltime national deals.
Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?
OPINION: What we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix.
'We got screwed': Lawson narrowly misses points in chaotic Spanish Grand Prix
The Kiwi was so close, but so far from more points in Barcelona.
'Pretty disappointed': Lawson qualifies 13th for Spanish Grand Prix
The Kiwi wasn't able to repeat his heroics from Monaco qualifying last week.
'Good base to build on': Lawson records two top-10 finishes in Barcelona practice
The Kiwi seems poised to continue his Formula One resurgence.
'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.
Alex Powell: Lawson makes social media trolls eat their words in Monaco
OPINION: What we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix.
'Very happy': Lawson claims career-best result in Monaco
The Kiwi helped his team pull off the perfect strategy on the Monte Carlo streets.
Lawson achieves best F1 qualifying of 2025, hope for points in Monaco
The Monte Carlo street circuit is notoriously difficult to overtake on.
‘I want to play for NZ’: Contract rebel Ferguson not giving up on Black Caps
The 33-year-old has his sights on the 2027 T20 World Cup.
'A positive day': Lawson fastest Red Bull car, fifth in Formula 1 Monaco practice
The Kiwi impressed on the opening day on the streets of Monte Carlo.
'What we need in a leader': Warriors back new captain Capewell against Raiders
The 31-year-old will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.
Alex Powell: Lawson can’t keep losing out to Hadjar if he wants Red Bull return
OPINION: What we learned from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Lawson ‘disappointed, for everybody’ after Imola Grand Prix
The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will not go down as one of Formula One’s great races.
'Tough one to swallow': Lawson robbed by red flag, qualifies 16th in Imola
The Kiwi was denied any chance to better his first timed lap and missed out by 0.123s.
'Work to do': Lawson endures mixed day of practice, teammate crashes in Imola
Red flags interrupted both Friday practice sessions for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
‘We’re quite excited’: Why Lawson is taking confidence into Imola Grand Prix
The Kiwi boasts plenty of experience racing in northern Italy.
Kiwis can choose to return to India as IPL restart confirmed amid Pakistan conflict
The Indian Twenty20 league will resume on May 17.
Kiwi cricketers head home from IPL amid India-Pakistan tensions
Meanwhile all Kiwis involved in Pakistan have since relocated to Dubai.
Alex Powell: What Lawson, Racing Bulls need to do to reignite F1 season
OPINION: The Kiwi can turn around a difficult string of results in the coming weeks.
‘Absolutely love him’: Webster defiant as Warriors half linked with Cowboys
‘I’ve got no intention of letting him go.’
Alex Powell: For his sake, Liam Lawson needs to tidy up his Formula 1 act
OPINION: What we learned from the Miami Grand Prix.
Watch: 'It destroyed the floor' - Lawson's Miami Grand Prix ruined
A collision with Australian Jack Doohan wiped out any chance of points for the Kiwi.
Lawson forced to retire after damage in Miami Grand Prix
All the action from the Miami International Autodrome.
'Our DNA is starting to show': Warriors' 2025 identity puts NRL on notice
The Kiwi club appear to have turned a serious corner after a disappointing 2024.
'We do have a problem': Car fault sees Lawson qualify 15th for Miami Grand Prix
A problem with his battery saw the Kiwi eliminated in the second qualifying session.
Lawson stripped of first F1 points of 2025, loses seventh-place sprint finish
A clash with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso cost the Kiwi dearly.
Metcalf masterclass tops Cowboys' comeback as Warriors take Magic Round win
Andrew Webster's side secured their sixth – and most gutsy – win of the season so far.
‘That was so bad’: Lawson beaten by teammate, will start 14th in Miami sprint
The Kiwi was at least able to outqualify Red Bull stablemate Yuki Tsunoda.
The hard road: Inside Liam Lawson's struggles in the 2025 F1 season
The Kiwi is on the path back after being dropped mid-season by Red Bull.
Barnett repays Webster's faith when Warriors need leaders
With other leaders retired, injured or leaving the club, Barnett hasn't faltered.
‘It’s about getting better’: Black Cap Sears bucks T20 trend to boost test chances
After a record-setting end to the NZ summer, the fast bowler has headed north.
'Feels like he belongs': Could this ex-Wallabies star switch allegiance to the All Blacks?
The 34-year-old could represent New Zealand from mid-2026.
Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.
What does NZ Cricket’s American investment mean for Black Caps' test future?
The partnership aims to retain talent and expand NZC’s global brand and revenue streams.
‘Stoked for him’: Penney paying back Crusaders loyalty after 2024 struggles
The head coach came under scrutiny last year, but was backed instead of sacked.
Alex Powell: Does Liam Lawson's penalty expose F1's double standards?
OPINION: What we learned from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
'It's a shame': Penalty spoils Lawson’s Saudi Grand Prix
The Kiwi crossed the line in 11th place, but was relegated down the grid.
Recap: Liam Lawson finishes 12th after time penalty in Saudi Arabia
All the action from Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Lawson achieves best qualifying position of 2025, beats teammate
The Kiwi continues to improve on his return to Racing Bulls.
Hurricanes, Force share the spoils after Super Point draw in Perth
At the very least, the Hurricanes ended their losing run.
Liam Lawson avoids stewards’ punishment, logs solid day in Saudi practice
The Kiwi was investigated for failing to comply with race director instructions.
'Nothing really changed': Lawson shrugs off ruthless Red Bull axing
This year has not gone to plan for the Kiwi in Formula One.
Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's moral victories in Bahrain disappointment
OPINION: What we learned from the Bahrain Grand Prix.
'Just a shame': Penalties ruin Lawson’s race in Bahrain Grand Prix
The Kiwi crossed the line 13th, but lost three places after punishments were applied.
'It just sucks': Car fault costs Lawson, to start 17th at Bahrain Grand Prix
'I don’t really know what happened.'
Blues hammer Moana Pasifika to claim Super Rugby's battle for Auckland
The 2024 champions proved their season is far from done.
'Pressure on': Lawson outpaces Yuki Tsunoda in Bahrain GP practice, Red Bull struggles
The Kiwi logged 50 laps in practice, on a track he’s had plenty of past success on.
Sua’ali’i shines, McKenzie struggles as Chiefs lose Super Rugby top spot in upset
Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.
‘He’s made for that arena’: Warriors continue to bang Egan State of Origin drum
The No 9 was overlooked last year, but continues to excel at Mt Smart.
Stead's future as Black Caps coach to be revealed this week
The 53-year-old's current contract expires in June.
Alex Powell: The biggest threat to Lawson's Red Bull future reveals itself
OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
'A tough start': Pit strategy costs Lawson in Japan
The Kiwi’s one-stop pit strategy didn’t yield the desired results.
Lawson drops places in underwhelming Japanese Grand Prix
The tight nature of the Japanese track ultimately cost the Kiwi.
Liam Lawson outqualifies Yuki Tsunoda, to start Japanese Grand Prix in 13th
The Kiwi has proven his point to his Red Bull bosses at Suzuka.
'A good day': Lawson tops Verstappen, Tsunoda in disrupted Japan practice
Four separate incidents forced stoppages in the second session at Suzuka.
After the divorce: Five years of life without South Africa in Super Rugby
This year marks the five-year anniversary without the Springboks.
Alex Powell: The telltale sign Red Bull haven’t given up on Liam Lawson
OPINION: The Kiwi has been brutally demoted but Red Bull still see value in him.
Liam Lawson officially demoted by Red Bull, moves back to junior F1 team
The Kiwi returns to Racing Bulls, just two races into 2025.
Alex Powell: Two-race sacking the end for Lawson at Red Bull, not in Formula 1
OPINION: The Kiwi is reportedly on the chopping block after two races.
Black Caps add two new faces for season-ending ODIs against Pakistan
Wellington pair Muhammad Abbas and Nick Kelly are in line to debut.
Alex Powell: If Liam Lawson isn’t Red Bull’s answer, neither is Yuki Tsunoda
OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
‘It just didn’t work today’: Liam Lawson upgraded to 12th in Chinese Grand Prix
Both Ferrari cars and Pierre Gasly's Alpine were found to be illegal.
Liam Lawson finishes 15th, stays out of trouble in China
All the action from the Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix
'Just not good enough': Lawson qualifies 20th for Chinese Grand Prix
The Kiwi set the slowest times in both sprint and Grand Prix qualifying.
‘I’m really sorry’: Lawson qualifies last for Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
The Kiwi's final timed lap was deleted for track infringements.
Watch: Allen, Seifert blast Black Caps to T20 series lead in Dunedin
The pair hammered 10 sixes between them against a shellshocked Pakistan.
Why NRL superstar Kalyn Ponga can’t switch to the Kiwis – yet
The 26-year-old continues to be linked with a switch to represent his heritage.
Alex Powell: Lawson’s biggest strength can save Red Bull’s season
OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
'We took a chance': Lawson crashes out in Melbourne, Norris wins F1 opener
Six drivers failed to finish, as rain wrought havoc on the Australian Grand Prix.
Australian Grand Prix: Lawson crashes out in rainy Melbourne chaos
All the action as Kiwi Liam Lawson starts 18th on his Red Bull debut.
Lawson eliminated in first qualifying session, to start 18th in Melbourne
The Kiwi has so far endured a tough weekend at Albert Park.
'Just too slow': Lawson, Red Bull off pace in Formula 1 Melbourne practice
Only time will tell how valuable the first day of practice was for the Kiwi.
‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interest
Braydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.
Alex Powell: The challenge Liam Lawson is facing as 2025 F1 season begins
OPINION: The Kiwi is just days away from his first race as a Red Bull driver.
Contract rebels return, Bracewell to captain NZ’s T20 series against Pakistan
A core of senior players are unavailable for the end of the Kiwi summer.
‘Be patient’: Webster’s message to Warriors fans over struggling star
Luke Metcalf is being backed by his coach and teammates.