16 Jul 2024

All Black great Norm Hewitt dies

From Midday Report, 12:15 pm on 16 July 2024

Former All Blacks hooker, anti-violence campaigner, and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has passed away. The 55 year old had been battling motor neurone disease. He was best known for his extensive rugby career, youth mentoring and on one occasion continuing to play on the field with a broken arm. Sports correspondent Jamie Wall spoke to Charlotte Cook.