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Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos

The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.

'A sense of fear': Inside Netball NZ's report on Dame Noeline Taurua

The Silver Ferns complaints, which saw Dame Noeline Taurua stood down, have been revealed.

Dark place to fresh start: Bev Priestman rises again with Phoenix

Her Phoenix debut comes 15 months after the Paris Olympics drone scandal.

Nathan Limm: The confusion and contradiction between Taurua and Netball NZ

OPINION: The hypocrisies in Netball NZ's handling of Dame Noeline Taurua's return.

All Blacks v England: All you need to know of AB's one-sided rivalry

The All Blacks take on England in the third leg of the Grand Slam.

'They’re not just another team': England ready to test All Blacks

England’s last Twickenham win over the All Blacks came 12 years ago.

Gregor Paul: The Jekyll and Hyde character that plagues the All Blacks

ANALYSIS: Damian McKenzie’s spark masked a side still prone to costly lapses.

'Battle of attrition': England skipper on All Blacks clash

England blew late leads in three losses to the All Blacks last year.

From pressure to power: How Stacey Jones’ Kiwis silenced their critics

The Kiwis went under the radar but their supremacy was undisputed.

Kiwis player ratings: Who produced the perfect score in Pacific Championships final?

Who impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis claimed the Pacific Cup in Sydney.

Kiwis storm back to claim Pacific title after epic battle with Samoa

How the Kiwis turned a 12‑0 deficit into their finest win in years.

Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos

The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.

How to tackle harness racing’s biggest punting day

New Zealand Trotting Cup day is one of the main features of the domestic racing calendar.

The decision that could decide today’s $1m New Zealand Cup

A former high school rugby star defends New Zealand's harness racing pride today

Driver hoping Ballerini doesn't show fancy footwork in Trot

The Australian trotting mare is big on talent but light on experience.

Mick On Monday: Well Written could opt for Railway over Karaka Millions

Punters, bookies and rival trainers will all be eagerly awaiting Well Written's next move.

'Cobwebby': Silver Ferns debutant takes chance against Scotland

Carys Stythe said it was buzzy to play alongside a childhood hero in skipper Karin Burger.

Rejigged Silver Ferns put Scotland to the sword

A new-look Silver Ferns lineup has produced an unconvincing win over the Thistles.

'A sense of fear': Inside Netball NZ's report on Dame Noeline Taurua

The Silver Ferns complaints, which saw Dame Noeline Taurua stood down, have been revealed.

Nathan Limm: The confusion and contradiction between Taurua and Netball NZ

OPINION: The hypocrisies in Netball NZ's handling of Dame Noeline Taurua's return.

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?

'Bulletproof rhythm': Kiwi pair crowned world champions in Shanghai

Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch beat the Romania pair by five seconds in the final.

Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai

For the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.

'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move

Liam Lawson held on to finish seventh, ahead of teammate Isack Hadjar in eighth.

'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start alongside Oliver Bearman, whom he collided with in the sprint.

Washout means Black Caps can't lose T20 series against West Indies

Only 6.3 overs were played before rain set in at Saxton Oval in Nelson.

Black Caps win another thriller to take series lead over West Indies

The West Indies produced another late fightback, only to fall short again.

Black Caps escape smashing finish to even series up

Kyle Jamieson held his nerve in the final over to level the T20 series 1-1.

Santner heroics in vain as Black Caps lose West Indies T20 series opener

New Zealand have not won a T20 International at Eden Park in 621 days.

'It's unheard of': Venus Williams to return to ASB Classic at age 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion will play in Auckland from January 5-11.

Local favourite Norrie confirms return to ASB Classic after win over world No 1

Player's world ranking has rebounded from 91 to inside the top 30 after a strong comeback.

Testosterone levels mean Sabalenka and Swiatek are better than me, says world No 27

Marta Kostyuk said taller rivals have 'higher testosterone' levels.

'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic return

Ben Shelton will be making his fourth straight appearance at Stanley St in 2026.

From pressure to power: How Stacey Jones’ Kiwis silenced their critics

The Kiwis went under the radar but their supremacy was undisputed.

Gregor Paul: The Jekyll and Hyde character that plagues the All Blacks

ANALYSIS: Damian McKenzie’s spark masked a side still prone to costly lapses.

Phil Gifford: The selection dilemmas facing Scott Robertson

OPINION: Ardie Savea called the All Blacks 'happy and probably lucky' after the test.

Kiwis player ratings: Who produced the perfect score in Pacific Championships final?

Who impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis claimed the Pacific Cup in Sydney.

All Blacks lose another to injury for Twickenham test

Caleb Clarke will be unavailable after failing an HIA in the win over Scotland.

'Cobwebby': Silver Ferns debutant takes chance against Scotland

Carys Stythe said it was buzzy to play alongside a childhood hero in skipper Karin Burger.

Kiwi golfer claims top-five finish in $16m tournament

Daniel Hillier capped off a strong week in the penultimate event of the DP World Tour.

'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

Ian Jones: Where the All Blacks go from here

The former All Black gives his take on the victory against Scotland.

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tie for Daniel Hillier and Kiwis beat Toa Samoa

NZ Herald Sport News Update | Tie for Daniel Hillier in Abu Dhabi and the Kiwis beat Toa Samoa in the Pacifica Championships final.

Rejigged Silver Ferns put Scotland to the sword

A new-look Silver Ferns lineup has produced an unconvincing win over the Thistles.