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Swimmer turned power cyclist eyes Commonwealth Games

She took up competitive para-cycling only in 2023 after eight years in swimming.

Five factors women should consider when marathon training

Experts warn women risk long-term harm if they under-fuel while preparing for a marathon.

Alice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the pace

ANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.

Who will step into netball’s toughest jobs as crisis-hit code resets?

Four of Netball NZ's seven directors, including chair Matt Whineray, are bowing out.

Late Scotland try breaks Wales' hearts in Six Nations

Scotland continued their bid for the Triple Crown with a late winner against Wales.

Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection

OPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.

Gibson-Park guides Ireland to record-breaking win in England

Jamison Gibson-Park scored one try and directed Ireland's attack superbly.

Blues come from behind against Force, claim first win of 2026

Vern Cotter's men ran in six tries in Perth.

Warriors lose to Dolphins after leading 34-20 late

The Dolphins scored three late tries to pip the Warriors.

‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for life

Four people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.

Kiwis star Briton Nikora puts hand up for Queensland after Origin rule change

The Kiwis forward now qualifies for Queensland under revamped Origin rules.

Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery

Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.

That’s Gold keeps on winning as another Ellerslie classic looms

Trainer Chris Wood says gelding 'can run some sensational sectionals'.

Why punters should be careful with Ohope Wins in NZ Derby

The filly looks something special after winning the NZ Oaks at Ellerslie.

Jaarffi’s Group 1 win caps golden run for Cambridge Stud

Mare gets deserved victory in $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic at Ellerslie.

Ohope Wins may be good enough to defy racing’s prevalent trend

Today's Ellerslie meeting has become one of the highlights of the racing calendar.

Who will step into netball’s toughest jobs as crisis-hit code resets?

Four of Netball NZ's seven directors, including chair Matt Whineray, are bowing out.

Why Netball NZ is breaking with tradition to fix its leadership crisis

Former chair Matt Whineray quit two months after former CEO Jennie Wyllie.

'Absolutely some lessons': Exiting Netball NZ chair's regret about Taurua fallout

Four NNZ board members will exit as the sport searches for fresh leadership.

‘It’s uncertain’: Deb Fuller on silence from Netball NZ over Ferns future

Deb Fuller will consult for the Malawi Queens through to December’s Africa Cup.

Thieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch home

Police say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.

‘Don't destroy it’: Rowing great pleads for stolen Olympic gold medal’s return

Leslie O’Connell’s Christchurch house was ransacked while he was away.

Club patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New Year

Twigg won a World Beach Sprint rowing title seven weeks ago.

On The Up: The full 100 – New Zealand's greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years

Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.

'Getting comfortable': Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls enjoy encouraging pre-season

'This season’s testing has proved to be more important than any other year,' Lawson said.

Toyota shakes up Supercars as new season begins

Toyota’s new GR Supra joins the Camaro and Mustang in a three-brand grid.

Lawson saves best for last in F1 pre-season, posts top 10 time in Bahrain

The Kiwi was solid, and got through 106 laps of the Sakhir circuit.

Lawson continues to improve in F1 pre-season, 12th fastest in Bahrain

After posting the fastest top speed last week, Lawson logged another 61 laps in Sakhir.

Black Caps frustrated as rain ruins T20 World Cup Super Eight opener

Only time will tell how costly the washout against Pakistan could be.

Super Eights explainer: What next for the Black Caps?

The Black Caps likely need to win at least two of three games in Colombo to progress.

'Class is permanent': Ravindra silences critics with return to T20 form

'It was a matter of time before he was going to come right again.'

Black Caps at major T20 World Cup disadvantage as Super Eights begin

New Zealand now travel to new conditions for the next stage of the tournament.

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

Alcaraz, 22, is now the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams.

Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection

OPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

The angry Olympics: Why the Winter Games have been so controversial

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified over a war tribute helmet.

'Horrific': The moment Peter Burling knew a crash was unavoidable

Grinder Louis Sinclair was communicating how bigger components could be moved to free him.

Jaarffi’s Group 1 win caps golden run for Cambridge Stud

Mare gets deserved victory in $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic at Ellerslie.

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

He will first meet Mike Tyson in a high-profile exhibition bout this autumn.

'A sick feeling': Hurricanes lose first five to significant knee injury

The one-test All Black was transported to hospital after being carried from the field.

'Getting comfortable': Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls enjoy encouraging pre-season

'This season’s testing has proved to be more important than any other year,' Lawson said.

Watch: Kiwi gold medal hope stretchered off course; Harrington finishes ninth

Fin Melville Ives had a major crash in the men's freeski halfpipe qualifying rounds.

Fin Melville Ives knocked out in freeski halfpipe qualification

Kiwi gold medal hope Fin Melville Ives had a major crash in his second qualification run at the Winter Games. Video / Sky Sport

Swimmer turned power cyclist eyes Commonwealth Games

She took up competitive para-cycling only in 2023 after eight years in swimming.

Five factors women should consider when marathon training

Experts warn women risk long-term harm if they under-fuel while preparing for a marathon.