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Kiwi Erika Fairweather disqualified in defence of world freestyle title

The 21-year-old was scratched after posting a time which would've seen her in the final.

Tactix break ANZ Premiership drought, defeat Mystics in grand final

The Tactix defeated the Mystics 58-46 at Auckland's Trusts Arena.

Tactix beat Mystics to win maiden ANZ Premiership title

A strong first quarter from the Tactix saw them lead the entire ANZ Premiership final.

'Too sexy': Kiwi reporter speaks out on Fox Sports snub, lashing 'boys' club'

Tiffany Salmond questions why her former employer won't hire her for the 2025 NRL season.

Last-gasp Lions try sees Australia surrender test series in Melbourne

The hosts trail 2-0 with a dead rubber in Sydney to come.

Alice Soper: Why versatility is key in Black Ferns' World Cup defence

OPINION: A willingness to reward form has been a defining feature of this Black Ferns era.

Ex-Māori All Black to play 150th game for Ponsonby in grand final

The 40-year-old is eyeing his eighth Gallaher Shield title since 2006.

No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name World Cup squad

Selectors have picked their 33-strong squad tasked with defending the World Cup.

'It's silly': Webster fumes over questionable rule in defeat to Titans

The Warriors have now lost three of their last five games.

Exclusive: Inside the Warriors' plan to become the biggest brand in NZ sport

The NRL club is booming across the board, probably at a level never seen before.

Warriors dealt shock defeat as Titans breach Go Media Stadium - again

For the second year in a row, the Gold Coast have silenced Mt Smart.

Warriors Women dealt third loss of season after strong Titans showing

The Warriors Women have lost their second consecutive game after conceding four tries.

Juvenile filly shines like diamond in season’s last black-type race

Platinum Diamond continues a great first season for exciting new stallion Hello Youmzain.

Four jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meet

The jockeys suffered a variety of injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance.

Why Wexford Stables had a record season and what comes next

As one successful season ends, O'Sullivan and Scott are already planning the next.

Talented trotter goes from toothache to headache

Arna Donnelly's Dragonstone is used to overcoming challenges but faces another tonight.

Tactix break ANZ Premiership drought, defeat Mystics in grand final

The Tactix defeated the Mystics 58-46 at Auckland's Trusts Arena.

Tactix beat Mystics to win maiden ANZ Premiership title

A strong first quarter from the Tactix saw them lead the entire ANZ Premiership final.

How the next Silver Ferns captain will be found

Front-runners Kelly Jackson and Kate Heffernan will have to fight for the leadership.

Nathan Limm: Kelly Jackson is the Silver Ferns' best choice for captain

OPINION: Ameliaranne Ekenasio will step away from international netball in 2025.

'Not okay': Top NZ rower cops booze ban after bolting from US police in post-regatta incident

Zack Rumble was being questioned over an alleged assault in Seattle.

‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best

How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.

Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade

The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident

Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.

Saints dedicate 13th NBL title to former coach Braswell

The Saints produced a second-half comeback to beat the Sharks in the grand final.

'Frustrating': Junior Tall Blacks' $5000 barrier to compete at World Cup

Each player had to pay $5000 to feature at the U19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Junior Tall Blacks fall to US at U19 World Cup

New Zealand will now face Slovenia in Monday's bronze-medal match.

Junior Tall Blacks reach U19 World Cup semifinals

New Zealand will now face the US for a spot in the final in Switzerland.

Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix

The Kiwi reached the third and final session of qualifying for the third time this year.

Lawson takes top-10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi held off the challenge of Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda for 15 laps.

The challenge Scott Dixon faces in IndyCar title race

At Laguna Seca, Dixon will make his 353rd consecutive race start, extending his streak.

Lawson narrowly misses top 10, qualifies 11th for Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi was 0.041s short of advancing to the third and final session of qualifying.

Black Caps hold on in thriller, defeat Proteas to claim T20 Tri-series

Matt Henry defended seven in the last over to hand the Kiwis the trophy.

Seifert and Sodhi shine as Black Caps thrash Zimbabwe

Ish Sodhi took four wickets as NZ beat Zimbabwe by 60 runs in Harare.

Graham Thorpe's 'distraught' decline after video leak, inquest hears

A leaked video from the Ashes tour added stress and led to his dismissal.

Cricket: Angus Schaw's nine wickets and prized scalp

A lot can happen in 12 months - Just ask Angus Schaw.

Why Venus Williams is making a surprise comeback to tennis

Venus Williams returns after a 16-month layoff at the DC Open this week.

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title in another Alcaraz classic

The 23-year-old is the first Italian to win at the All England Club.

'Super surreal': Most one-sided Wimbledon final ever as Swiatek triumphs

She won in just 57 minutes in the most one-sided final in 114 years.

'Very tough': Sinner braces for Alcaraz challenge in Wimbledon final

Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final.

Alice Soper: Why versatility is key in Black Ferns' World Cup defence

OPINION: A willingness to reward form has been a defining feature of this Black Ferns era.

Opinion: The 'unicorn' hunt for the next NZ Rugby chief executive

Finding a candidate with the broad required skills is proving challenging for NZR.

Exclusive: Why Kirk believes rugby can regain its community role

David Kirk aims to modernise rugby while reviving its community roots.

The Washington Epsteins: An NFL team sports fans can really support

OPINION: Donald Trump wants to distract from his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

'Not scared for you yet': Champ's warning ahead of Kiwi's undisputed title fight

Lani Daniels challenges Claressa Shields for the undisputed heavyweight title on Sunday.

'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdown

Lani Daniels will fight Claressa Shields in Detroit on July 27 (NZT).

Solar system: Warriors match to provide NRL first, powered by sun

1650 solar panels were installed across the eastern and western grandstands in February.

Why Wexford Stables had a record season and what comes next

As one successful season ends, O'Sullivan and Scott are already planning the next.

New Zealand's first solar powered major sports event

The Warriors match on Saturday against the Gold Coast Titans will be first NRL game - and major sporting event in this country - to be completely powered by the sun.

Alice Soper: Why versatility is key in Black Ferns' World Cup defence

OPINION: A willingness to reward form has been a defining feature of this Black Ferns era.

The challenge Scott Dixon faces in IndyCar title race

At Laguna Seca, Dixon will make his 353rd consecutive race start, extending his streak.

Ex-Māori All Black to play 150th game for Ponsonby in grand final

The 40-year-old is eyeing his eighth Gallaher Shield title since 2006.