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Alice Soper: Why the All Blacks should be boycotting Baltimore

OPINION: Recent ICE shootings and visa denials are fuelling calls to boycott US events.

How becoming a mother helped Gayle Broughton make Warriors NRLW switch

The NRLW winner has been named to make her second NRLW All Stars appearance.

Kate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super Netball

She is one of nine Silver Ferns in this season’s Suncorp Super Netball league.

'Queen of clutch': Sadowski-Synnott returns to X Games podium in comeback event

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Luca Harrington claimed X Games silver in Aspen.

Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems

The NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

Mitchell signs new deal with England’s Red Roses

Mitchell has led England to 25 straight wins and two Six Nations Slams.

Opinion: All Blacks crisis is about more than just the head coach

NZ Rugby is now hunting its fourth All Blacks coach in six years.

Ben Francis: Assessing the Warriors' battle for the wing

Four players are battling it out for two spots in the Warriors' starting side.

Kiwi connection: Why Englishman chose Warriors challenge over Leeds comfort

Morgan Gannon has a myriad of connections to the Warriors.

'Not a fan': Why Warriors coach Webster opposes proposed NRL rule changes

The kickoff rule has raised eyebrows but Andrew Webster likes things how they are.

How becoming a mother helped Gayle Broughton make Warriors NRLW switch

The NRLW winner has been named to make her second NRLW All Stars appearance.

Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse

Some of the biggest names racing today face a weighty problem.

Sharrock thinks he has a real baller set for Wellington Cup

Congolese basketballer the inspiration for a New Zealand racehorse.

Wonderful trotter's rivals have a mountain to climb at Addington

Millionaire trotter Muscle Mountain is back at Addington tonight.

Rosso's recipe to stay the same for Pitmans in Wellington Cup

Rosso is out to continue the South Island's proud Wellington Cup meeting record.

Scott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?

NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.

'Time to listen': Netball NZ announces interim CEO after Wyllie exit

Jane Patterson and head of high performance Chelsea Lane have both been appointed.

Expert roundtable: What 2026 must deliver for the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership

Netball NZ enters 2026 searching for a permanent chief executive.

'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sport

Pāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.

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.

Local legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours

Dame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.

Sports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year Honours

Scott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.

‘We’re making big gains’: Lawson completes first week of testing new F1 car

However, the Kiwi’s best time was 0.389s slower than his new rookie teammate.

Explained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026

ANALYSIS: What do the new engine rules mean for the Kiwi's season?

Hadjar crash set to wreck Red Bull's testing plans

The Red Bull driver was involved in a minor off-track incident at the end of testing.

Hayden Paddon hints at next World Rally Championship event

The veteran Kiwi driver could return to the WRC in April.

Alex Powell: The day the Twenty20 Super Smash died

OPINION: New Zealand’s domestic T20 league is no longer fulfilling its purpose.

English cricketer admits he lied over Wellington bouncer clash

Brook now admits teammates Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue were with him.

Black Caps call up Sears to boost World Cup fast bowling stocks

The 27-year-old will head to India as a travelling reserve.

Black Caps thrash India in dead rubber

Tim Seifert and Devon Conway blasted a 100-run stand for the first wicket.

Vintage Djokovic beats Sinner in late-nighter to reach another final

Djokovic needed four hours and nine minutes to beat Jannik Sinner in five sets.

No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 final

Sabalenka is on an 11-match win streak and has not dropped a set all year.

Djokovic into semis after 'extremely lucky' injury break sets up Sinner clash

Djokovic reached a record 13th Australian Open semi despite trailing by two sets.

'They don't need to broadcast': Gauff anger over post-match meltdown footage

Gauff's 6-1, 6-2 loss to Elina Svitolina lasted just 59 minutes.

Alex Powell: The day the Twenty20 Super Smash died

OPINION: New Zealand’s domestic T20 league is no longer fulfilling its purpose.

Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems

The NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

Wellington Phoenix at 500: The 10 moments that made the club

Tonight marks the Phoenix's 500th A-League match, 6733 days after their first.

Wellington Phoenix at 500: The 10 moments that made the club

Tonight marks the Phoenix's 500th A-League match, 6733 days after their first.

Sports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge Today

Sports Panel with Chris Reive and Alex Powell on Ryan Bridge Today Video / Ryan Bridge Today

Sport Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026

Sport Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Opinion: All Blacks crisis is about more than just the head coach

NZ Rugby is now hunting its fourth All Blacks coach in six years.

No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 final

Sabalenka is on an 11-match win streak and has not dropped a set all year.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 30

Can you get a hat-trick?

Sharrock thinks he has a real baller set for Wellington Cup

Congolese basketballer the inspiration for a New Zealand racehorse.

Wonderful trotter's rivals have a mountain to climb at Addington

Millionaire trotter Muscle Mountain is back at Addington tonight.