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All Blacks v Ireland: Build-up to Chicago test
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All Blacks v Ireland: Build-up to Chicago test

Live updates as Scott Robertson's men renew their Irish rivalry, at Soldier Field.

01 Nov 07:33 PM
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All Blacks v Ireland: Build-up to Chicago test

Live updates as Scott Robertson's men renew their Irish rivalry, at Soldier Field.

01 Nov 07:33 PM
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'A lot of people still see ego, but they only see 80 minutes': Irish 'villain' Rieko Ioane opens up

Ireland-bound All Black on fashion, family and future - and why feud does not define him.

01 Nov 05:06 PM

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Kiwis coach eyes Pacific Champs boom as catalyst for second NRL team
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Kiwis coach eyes Pacific Champs boom as catalyst for second NRL team

It feels like a new level for international league, especially without the Kangaroos.

01 Nov 05:00 PM
All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions
All Blacks

All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions

Test your All Blacks knowledge with these five trivia questions.

01 Nov 05:00 PM
Thousands set to hit Auckland streets on marathon day
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Thousands set to hit Auckland streets on marathon day

01 Nov 04:00 PM
Unlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over England
Black Caps

Unlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over England

01 Nov 08:17 AM
Stephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten win
Racing

Stephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten win

01 Nov 07:16 AM
Mitchell Santner hits ball out of Sky Stadium
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Mitchell Santner hits ball out of Sky Stadium

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01 Nov 06:43 AM
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'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs
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'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs

Inside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand.

01 Nov 04:01 AM
'Deja vu': All Blacks captain eyes long-awaited redemption against Ireland
All Blacks

'Deja vu': All Blacks captain eyes long-awaited redemption against Ireland

Ireland recorded their first ever win against the All Blacks nine years ago in Chicago.

31 Oct 11:35 PM
Police on alert as Kiwis-Tonga game tests fan behaviour after Brisbane arrests
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Police on alert as Kiwis-Tonga game tests fan behaviour after Brisbane arrests

Wayne Brown urges fans to keep celebrations safe around Eden Park on Sunday.

31 Oct 11:00 PM

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Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories

31 Oct 10:01 PM
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31 Oct 08:00 PM
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Breakers crush defending champs to snap away losing streak

31 Oct 06:17 PM
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Friendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with Ireland

31 Oct 06:01 PM
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Stephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten win

01 Nov 07:16 AM
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Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community
Silver Ferns

Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community

Netball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.

31 Oct 03:00 AM
Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer
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Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer

Recently she has been vocal in her support of her friend, Ferns coach Noeline Taurua.

30 Oct 12:59 AM
Football Ferns v USA: Kiwis defeated 6-0 by world No 2 side
Football Ferns

Football Ferns v USA: Kiwis defeated 6-0 by world No 2 side

New Zealand played the highly fancied USA in Kansas.

30 Oct 12:58 AM
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Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby’s top-heavy plan could topple the women’s game
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Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby’s top-heavy plan could topple the women’s game

OPINION: Aupiki’s new timing clashes with NRLW, leaving many players out of pocket.

29 Oct 12:14 AM
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Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland: Build-up to Chicago test
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All Blacks v Ireland: Build-up to Chicago test

Live updates as Scott Robertson's men renew their Irish rivalry, at Soldier Field.

01 Nov 07:33 PM
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'A lot of people still see ego, but they only see 80 minutes': Irish 'villain' Rieko Ioane opens up
All Blacks

'A lot of people still see ego, but they only see 80 minutes': Irish 'villain' Rieko Ioane opens up

Ireland-bound All Black on fashion, family and future - and why feud does not define him.

01 Nov 05:06 PM
All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions
All Blacks

All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions

Test your All Blacks knowledge with these five trivia questions.

01 Nov 05:00 PM
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'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs
All Blacks

'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs

Inside the All Blacks' mystique: NZR brings out its trump card in US to help build brand.

01 Nov 04:01 AM
All Blacks

'Deja vu': All Blacks captain eyes long-awaited redemption against Ireland

31 Oct 11:35 PM
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All Blacks

Roigard ready to seize spotlight by sparking All Blacks' Grand Slam hunt

31 Oct 08:00 PM
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AnalysisPhil Gifford

Friendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with Ireland

31 Oct 06:01 PM
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OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: The questionable benefits of Jordie Barrett’s Irish stay

31 Oct 04:00 PM

Football

Auckland FC go top of A-League with victory over Adelaide United
Auckland FC

Auckland FC go top of A-League with victory over Adelaide United

The Black Knights are two points clear, but can still be caught by the Wellington Phoenix.

01 Nov 05:54 AM
How Jesse Randall went from fringe player to vital force for Auckland FC
Auckland FC

How Jesse Randall went from fringe player to vital force for Auckland FC

Coach Steve Corica says Randall’s breakout form stems from an impressive offseason.

31 Oct 06:00 PM
Football Ferns v USA: Kiwis defeated 6-0 by world No 2 side
Football Ferns

Football Ferns v USA: Kiwis defeated 6-0 by world No 2 side

New Zealand played the highly fancied USA in Kansas.

30 Oct 12:58 AM
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NRL

Kiwis coach eyes Pacific Champs boom as catalyst for second NRL team
League

Kiwis coach eyes Pacific Champs boom as catalyst for second NRL team

It feels like a new level for international league, especially without the Kangaroos.

01 Nov 05:00 PM
Police on alert as Kiwis-Tonga game tests fan behaviour after Brisbane arrests
Kahu

Police on alert as Kiwis-Tonga game tests fan behaviour after Brisbane arrests

Wayne Brown urges fans to keep celebrations safe around Eden Park on Sunday.

31 Oct 11:00 PM
'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation
League

'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation

A recent North Island road trip included an emotional visit to his Rūātoki marae.

31 Oct 01:00 AM
Broncos NRL premiership winner named for Kiwis test debut
League

Broncos NRL premiership winner named for Kiwis test debut

Xavier Willison will make his test debut off the bench in Sunday's clash against Tonga.

28 Oct 06:00 AM

Latest in Racing

Stephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten win
Racing

Stephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten win

Swiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.

01 Nov 07:16 AM
Walker chasing first Derby but two Roses may smell sweeter
Racing

Walker chasing first Derby but two Roses may smell sweeter

The champion NZ trainer is looking for his first Derby win as Melbourne Cup week starts.

31 Oct 04:00 PM
Manners the key as Captain Sampson steps up at The Park
Racing

Manners the key as Captain Sampson steps up at The Park

How the exciting 3-year-old pacer handles a standing start tonight is the question.

30 Oct 04:00 PM
Marsh looking to continue spring 3-year-old domination
Racing

Marsh looking to continue spring 3-year-old domination

The Cambridge trainer has a stacked team of 3-year-olds ready for racing's classics.

30 Oct 04:00 PM
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Golf

‘For me, it was a great call’: Kiwi golfer's life on LIV Tour
Golf

‘For me, it was a great call’: Kiwi golfer's life on LIV Tour

Campbell will be back in action at home on December 12 in the Chasing the Fox event.

28 Oct 07:00 PM
Alker catapults into PGA Tour Champions lead ahead of series final
Golf

Alker catapults into PGA Tour Champions lead ahead of series final

Steven Alker claimed his second win of the season to jump to the top of the standings.

26 Oct 11:37 PM
Te Arai Links to host prestigious golf tournament
Golf

Te Arai Links to host prestigious golf tournament

The contest's winner earns entry to the US Masters and the Open Championship.

23 Oct 07:16 AM
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Netball

Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community
Silver Ferns

Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community

Netball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.

31 Oct 03:00 AM
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Netball NZ staff call for leadership changes after workplace culture concerns
Silver Ferns

Netball NZ staff call for leadership changes after workplace culture concerns

Six current or former NNZ staffers have spoken out about its culture and leadership.

30 Oct 12:00 AM
Silver Ferns edged by Diamonds in extra-time thriller
Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns edged by Diamonds in extra-time thriller

The Silver Ferns won test four but lost 12-11 in extra time.

29 Oct 08:00 AM
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Paul Lewis: Netball’s leadership blunder leaves lasting scars from Taurua saga
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Paul Lewis: Netball’s leadership blunder leaves lasting scars from Taurua saga

OPINION: Taurua was stood down last month after player complaints sparked a review.

27 Oct 06:01 PM

Rowing

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Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed
New Zealand

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

10 Oct 04:00 PM
'Bulletproof rhythm': Kiwi pair crowned world champions in Shanghai
Sport

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

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

25 Sep 07:28 PM
Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai
Sport

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.

18 Sep 11:53 PM
87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat
New Zealand

87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat

The journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.

01 Aug 03:47 AM

Basketball

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Breakers crush defending champs to snap away losing streak
Breakers

Breakers crush defending champs to snap away losing streak

The Breakers snapped a four-game losing run in Wollongong with style.

31 Oct 06:17 PM
Breakers collapse after 24-point lead in home loss to Bullets
Breakers

Breakers collapse after 24-point lead in home loss to Bullets

Sam Mennenga poured in 25 first-half points before the Breakers collapsed.

23 Oct 08:05 PM
Major 'Mafia' betting probe rocks NBA, coach arrested
NBA

Major 'Mafia' betting probe rocks NBA, coach arrested

Rozier was among six arrested in a separate federal sports betting case.

23 Oct 07:16 PM

Motorsport

Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories
Formula 1

Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories

Bob McMurray says claims McLaren are sabotaging Oscar Piastri are baseless.

31 Oct 10:01 PM
Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar
Formula 1

Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar

The Japanese driver could be thrown a career lifeline by engine supplier Honda.

30 Oct 10:00 PM
Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals
Formula 1

Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals

Mexico’s motorsport federation says the Kiwi driver failed to slow down sufficiently.

30 Oct 08:43 PM
‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday
Formula 1

‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday

Funds raised for I am Hope will help provide free counselling for under‑25s across NZ.

30 Oct 07:00 PM

Cricket

Unlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over England
Black Caps

Unlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over England

Blair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.

01 Nov 08:17 AM
'Absolutely devastated': Young Australian cricketer dies after being struck in neck by ball
Cricket

'Absolutely devastated': Young Australian cricketer dies after being struck in neck by ball

The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was struck by a ball.

29 Oct 10:55 PM
Tickner, Ravindra and Mitchell guide Black Caps to series win over England
Black Caps

Tickner, Ravindra and Mitchell guide Black Caps to series win over England

New Zealand cricketers haven’t lost a home ODI series since the start of 2019.

29 Oct 06:55 AM
'He backed himself': Have Black Caps found their new Trent Boult?
Black Caps

'He backed himself': Have Black Caps found their new Trent Boult?

Zak Foulkes' opening burst paved the way for victory against England.

27 Oct 04:01 PM

Tennis

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

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.

29 Oct 04:01 PM
Testosterone levels mean Sabalenka and Swiatek are better than me, says world No 27
Tennis

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

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

22 Oct 06:23 PM
'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic return
Tennis

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

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

15 Oct 03:59 PM
World No 204 wins Shanghai Masters in family showdown
Tennis

World No 204 wins Shanghai Masters in family showdown

The 26-year-old was only added to the Shanghai draw a day before qualifying.

12 Oct 05:13 PM

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'A lot of people still see ego, but they only see 80 minutes': Irish 'villain' Rieko Ioane opens up
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'A lot of people still see ego, but they only see 80 minutes': Irish 'villain' Rieko Ioane opens up

Ireland-bound All Black on fashion, family and future - and why feud does not define him.

01 Nov 05:06 PM
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'Stalled': Too much TMO, kicking – Richie McCaw on the state of rugby ... and the ABs
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Roigard ready to seize spotlight by sparking All Blacks' Grand Slam hunt
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Roigard ready to seize spotlight by sparking All Blacks' Grand Slam hunt

After upstaging Antoine Dupont last year, the ABs halfback is relishing another battle.

31 Oct 08:00 PM
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Friendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with Ireland
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Friendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with Ireland

At a 1972 match in Belfast the All Blacks were cheered as soldiers guarded the sidelines.

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How Jesse Randall went from fringe player to vital force for Auckland FC
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Coach Steve Corica says Randall’s breakout form stems from an impressive offseason.

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Gregor Paul: The questionable benefits of Jordie Barrett’s Irish stay
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Gregor Paul: The questionable benefits of Jordie Barrett’s Irish stay

OPINION: Jordie Barrett must have picked up invaluable information while in Ireland.

31 Oct 04:00 PM
Walker chasing first Derby but two Roses may smell sweeter
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Walker chasing first Derby but two Roses may smell sweeter

The champion NZ trainer is looking for his first Derby win as Melbourne Cup week starts.

31 Oct 04:00 PM
Double boxing champ sanctioned over cannabis use
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Double boxing champ sanctioned over cannabis use

The young professional boxer tested positive for cannabis use in June.

31 Oct 05:22 AM
Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community
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Netball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.

31 Oct 03:00 AM
'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation
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'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivation

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NZR to appoint interim chief executive as shortlist revealed
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The Japanese driver could be thrown a career lifeline by engine supplier Honda.

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