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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

School Sport NZ moved to further restrict which students can compete in 2025.

Inside AUT’s female-based concussion research programme

Kite foiler Lucy Bilger reflects on her involvement after an injury while training.

'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ

'There needs to be an independent review of governance and high-performance processes.'

Inside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talent

The Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.

All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back, and ready to work

Tyrone Thompson says the movement of rugby has already come back to him naturally.

New era begins: Hansen takes charge of Black Ferns

Whitney Hansen becomes only the second female to lead the national women's side.

Behind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great again

The Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.

'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal

‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.

Kiwis great dies aged 84

Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.

The NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bid

Mana Pasifika are aiming to become the 20th team in the NRL.

Revealed: How long Warriors will be without Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett in 2026

The Warriors face one of their toughest six-game starts in recent club history.

NRL bans Tonga doctors over handling of Eli Katoa head knocks

The NRL has hit four officials with breach notices after completing an investigation.

Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race

Trainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.

Racing’s Christmas miracle: From intensive care to home in 10 days

Harness driver injured in shocking Auckland race smash returns home in time for Christmas.

Kingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at Ellerslie

Kingswood is the first of many Australian raiders expected at Ellerslie this summer.

New Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken today

Team Telfer have a great chance of breaking a long-standing record at Cambridge today.

'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ

'There needs to be an independent review of governance and high-performance processes.'

‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silence

Jackson is demanding Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray front up after Jennie Wyllie's exit.

Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie's departure comes after a turbulent year.

'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust board

Meka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.

Twins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both

'It wasn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form.'

Pontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residents

Regional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson

The Kiwi was axed to the junior team just two races into the 2025 season.

The next Hayden Paddon? Kiwi signs Toyota rally contract

Zeal Jones has signed with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix

Sharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.

Seven killed in North Carolina jet crash reportedly involving ex-Nascar driver

Retired NASCAR champion Greg Biffle is among those feared dead.

From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers

Tickner warns poor actions and weak cores leave young bowlers vulnerable to injury.

Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot

‘There’s no doubt how much he wants to play for the Black Caps,’ says coach Rob Walter.

Injured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal

There are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India.

Is Black Caps captain Tom Latham cricket’s most undervalued player?

‘His game is going to another level,’ said Kane Williamson.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof

Chief Executive Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Nick Hill confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof. Video / Annaleise Shortland

'This needs to be done': $5m grant seals upgrade for rain-hit Auckland tennis arena

The $5m grant completes the $15m budget for the new centre court roof.

Tennis legends return: Wawrinka and Monfils join wave of young stars at 2026 ASB Classic

World No 9 Ben Shelton returns as top seed after a breakthrough 2025 season.

ASB Classic field confirmed: Star power and rising talent highlight 2026 event

The women’s draw features 22 players ranked from world No 14 to No 92.

A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980.

Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

School Sport NZ moved to further restrict which students can compete in 2025.

Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here

Walker mentored Dame Lisa Carrington through four Olympic campaigns.

Black Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?

OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win.

Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here

Walker mentored Dame Lisa Carrington through four Olympic campaigns.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 23

Can you get a hat-trick?

Black Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?

OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win.

Trainers ponder how to break La Crique's winless streak

The $500,000 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic shapes as one of the races of the season

Alinghi return as America's Cup challengers confirmed

Representatives of Switzerland, Italy, and France will join the Kiwis and Brits in Naples.

Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix

Sharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.

Andrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies

OPINION: What we learned from the 2-0 test series victory.

Suzuki Fronx receives one-star safety rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (Ancap) has found multiple safety issues in the Suzuki Fronx, with owners urged not to travel with passengers. Video / Ancap