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Double gold medallist on clean sport and LA28 dreams

She now fronts clean-sport campaigns, warning athletes about risky supplements.

How coaches can protect young females from ACL injury

ACC data show ACL surgeries for girls aged 15-19 jumped 120% in a decade.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

Ask Me Anything: Melodie Robinson – 'journalism is a snobby profession'

A big personality, a tough industry and the long road to being taken seriously.

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.

The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear

The Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.

Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens double up in Dubai

The New Zealand sides opened their World Series campaigns with trophies.

Rivalries renewed: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day clash

Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder to take field; David Campese to manage Aussie team.

Eli Katoa targets NRL return after brain surgery setback

Shaun Johnson has questioned how Eli Katoa was cleared to play that test.

Inside Luke Metcalf's decision to stay with the Warriors

Being on the inside, the halfback believes in the potential of the Warriors squad.

What makes wheelchair rugby league one of the most unique sports?

The Wheel Kiwis will be making their debut at the Rugby League World Cup next year.

Blast from the Past: The day the Kiwis stunned the Kangaroos

Kevin Tamati’s infamous brawl set the tone for a fiery third test.

Sensational summer, but plenty of questions for punters

Several questions hang over the markets for some of Ellerslie's richest summer spoils.

Provence returning to scene of greatest win, chasing more Group 1 success

Provence heads back to the scene of a huge win, looking to add to trainer's stellar run.

Railway winner sets sights on other leg of sprinting double

Many of New Zealand's best sprinters are nearing returns for a huge summer of racing.

Mick On Monday: Road To Paris throws away jockey and race

A crazy Wellington Stakes finish leaves a horse and jockey uninjured but punters in pain.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

How the Silver Ferns turned off‑court chaos into series success

Captain reveals how the Ferns kept focus through months of off-court upheaval.

Silver Ferns win series to end year on high

The Silver Ferns closed the series with a big second-half effort.

'Fatigue is setting in': Silver Ferns battle exhaustion ahead of England decider

Grace Nweke reveals how the team is coping at the end of an eventful year.

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?

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

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

Liam Lawson will keep F1 seat for 2026 season

The sport's worst-kept secret has been confirmed by Red Bull.

Lawson to keep Formula One seat – report

Liam Lawson is tipped to stay at Racing Bulls as Yuki Tsunoda faces the axe.

Red Bull apologise for criticism after driver receives death threats

The team reported several online death threats and 330 more severe posts.

Lawson to learn F1 fate as Red Bull set to lock in 2026 line-up

Red Bull will reveal its full 2026 driver line-up on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT).

'Batter ahead of his time': England test cricketer dies

Smith, nicknamed 'The Judge', played 62 tests for England from 1988 to 1996.

Bracewell sheds uncertainty over future to rescue Black Caps

The 34-year-old didn't know if he'd play another test, but made it count in Christchurch.

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

Williamson, Bracewell fight, as Windies claim day one honours in first test

New Zealand struggled after losing the toss on day one in Christchurch.

Triple grand slam finalist to return to ASB Classic

Ruud has reached three grand slam finals and No 3 in the world

‘It is incredible’: Three-time grand slam champion to headline ASB Classic

He owns three grand slam titles, each won against a world No 1.

The inside story of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from 2026 ASB Classic

The tournament director finds a way around the Japanese star's late change of plans.

Osaka withdraws from ASB Classic; two top-15 players confirmed

While the world No 16 won't play, the two players ranked above her have been confirmed.

All Whites’ dream and nightmare paths in massive World Cup draw

The All Whites could face global heavyweights such as England, Argentina or Brazil.

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.

The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear

The Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.

Double gold medallist on clean sport and LA28 dreams

She now fronts clean-sport campaigns, warning athletes about risky supplements.

New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major sporting merger

The Synergy Review will test if a full merger is viable for both bodies.

The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear

The Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.

How coaches can protect young females from ACL injury

ACC data show ACL surgeries for girls aged 15-19 jumped 120% in a decade.

Red Bull apologise for criticism after driver receives death threats

The team reported several online death threats and 330 more severe posts.

Buzzer-beater sinks Tall Blacks in World Cup qualifier

Davo Hickey sealed the Boomers' 79-77 win with a buzzer-beating bank shot.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 2

Can you get a hat-trick?

Railway winner sets sights on other leg of sprinting double

Many of New Zealand's best sprinters are nearing returns for a huge summer of racing.