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The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

OPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.

'Rest, recovery and personal reconnection': Kiwi world champ to take year off competitive sport

'This is the right moment for me to pause, breathe and return to my roots.'

The Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV camera

Placid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.

Good on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force award

Deena-Ranginui Puketapu continues to stand out, in all of her fields.

'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.

Top NZR executive departs for role at EPL club

Mike Anthony departs after 14 years as New Zealand Rugby's high performance boss.

'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity

Charlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.

All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.

'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters

Elijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.

'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honour

Jenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.

Kiwis great dies aged 84

Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.

The NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bid

Mana Pasifika are aiming to become the 20th team in the NRL.

Karaka Millions show goes on even as tragedy strikes famous racing family

Racing family rocked by bushfires tragedy as they prepare for Karaka Millions meeting.

Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.

Marsh says quick back-up is part of Derby plan for talented Ammirati

Ammirati is making a fast turnaround for Ellerslie today as he starts down the Derby path.

Myers chases repeat of rare double on ‘important’ West Coast circuit

Trainer holds key to Gold Nuggets with Sunset Boulevard a possible Auckland Cup contender.

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.

'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ

'There needs to be an independent review of governance and high-performance processes.'

‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silence

Jackson is demanding Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray front up after Jennie Wyllie's exit.

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.

From gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dream

The 25-year-old Finn became the youngest two-time WRC champion in 2023.

Sir Scott Dixon: Motorsport great knighted

Dixon says the New Year 2026 Honour began with his parents and early backers in Manurewa.

6 essential tips for taking your cat in a car

Taking your cat in a car can be a stressful experience. Here's how to make it easier.

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson

The Kiwi was axed to the junior team just two races into the 2025 season.

Black Caps’ 2026 wishlist: Williamson hits magic mark, Australian redemption

OPINION: What we want to see New Zealand’s cricketers achieve over the next 12 months.

Kohli guides India to tense chase over Black Caps

Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301.

How England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided

Players drank heavily in New Zealand and at Noosa as fitness standards slipped.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

'The love I had was amazing': Monfils exits ASB Classic after Marozsan thriller

It was Monfils' final ASB Classic match, ending a journey that began in 2007.

The biggest serve in ATP history? ASB Classic contender's lofty goal

The 2.03m Frenchman blasted 22 aces past Roberto Bautista-Agut on Tuesday.

Shelton targets Sinner and Alcaraz as he bids to close grand slam gap

The 23-year-old cracked the world's top five in 2025 and won his first ATP 1000 title.

ASB Classic; Defending champion Gael Monfils on his title defence

Defending champion Gael Monfils on his Auckland preparation, retirement and why he is playing without pressure.

'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.

Why elite sport and boozing culture no longer mix – Brian Moore

OPINION: No sports nutritionist recommends that going on a bender is good for preparation.

The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

OPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.

Shelton targets Sinner and Alcaraz as he bids to close grand slam gap

The 23-year-old cracked the world's top five in 2025 and won his first ATP 1000 title.

Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic

Ranked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.

Weather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic return

The world No 12 was last at the ASB Classic in 2023, when bad weather forced play indoors.

ASB Classic winner reveals special message before completing rare feat

Elina Svitolina and husband Gael Monfils claim a rare title in the same city.

Sport NZ boss to reapply for role

Raelene Castle's contract has run its course, so she must reapply to stay in the role.

All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.

Man Utd in disarray after FA Cup exit

United have crashed out of both domestic cups at the first hurdle this season.

'An artist with a paintbrush': Kiwi skier bags another World Cup gold

The reigning world champion now leads the standings for the World Cup tour.

From ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters most

The world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.