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'We've got plenty to prove': Black Ferns welcome familiar foes as home tests confirmed

The Black Ferns are expected to play a total of 10 tests in 2026, with four on home soil.

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.

All Blacks draw Wallabies, face early showdown path with Springboks

A pool win could send the All Blacks to a quarter-final against South Africa.

'We've got plenty to prove': Black Ferns welcome familiar foes as home tests confirmed

The Black Ferns are expected to play a total of 10 tests in 2026, with four on home soil.

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: All you need to know

The tournament expands to six pools of four teams for the first time.

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat

Experts say Lawson's polished form and consistency made him the safer choice.

Liam Lawson keeps 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.

Andrew Alderson: West Indies' sole Hope shows Black Caps how to bat

OPINION: Bedecked in sunglasses, the 32-year-old oozed class in Christchurch.

Duffy’s day as Black Caps’ bowlers earn lead against West Indies

A maiden five-wicket haul sees NZ cricketers take a 96-run advantage into day three.

'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.

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.

Andrew Alderson: West Indies' sole Hope shows Black Caps how to bat

OPINION: Bedecked in sunglasses, the 32-year-old oozed class in Christchurch.

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.

Triple grand slam finalist to return to ASB Classic

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

Football Ferns lose to Matildas again

Veteran midfielder Annalie Longo came off the bench for her 144th and final cap.

Sensational summer, but plenty of questions for punters

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

Fox lays down big money challenge as teammate named for Chasing the Fox

World No 41 Ryan Fox is offering $15,000 to any team that beats him and Daniel Hillier.

Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 season

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

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.

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

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