PremiumNeil ReidSenior reporter·NZ Herald·7 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌Dr Doug King talks to Herald NOW about the long-term impacts of Run It Straight concussions. Video / Herald NOWThe Government will crack down on Run It Straight-type events and other combat sports following lobbying from sports and health organisations.The lobbying is laid out in government briefing documents released exclusively to the Herald under the Official Information Act.

Speaking to the Herald after the documents’ release, Sports Minister