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Israel Adesanya opens up on his lockdown luck and going to UFC 'Fight Island'
Kiwi UFC champ on his 'frontline' mum, fighting on a mysterious island, and his next bout.
From Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup team
Canadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.
Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy
Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.
New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back
Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.
Izzy, the Halbergs, and the fight for combat sport recognition
Former local rowers and MMA exponent nominated by their sports for prestigious awards.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish
Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win
Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.
North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.
Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs
First overall victory by a female in at least five years.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
All Black Bill Osborne's biggest autograph
The 16-test All Black and current NZRU president Bill Osborne signs at the Wall of Fame.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV
Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman
The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.
The Waverley Horror Show for Ratana
Eighteen tries to one in an absolute embarrassment at Dallison Park.
Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans
Another trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
No time for anything but courage
Two police officers who stopped Christchurch shooter typify our unsung first responders.
Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.
Motorsport: Marton's Kaleb Ngatoa 10th in Toyota 86 opening round
Contact with another driver proved costly in the first race at Pukekohe.
Bathurst: Whanganu's Earl Bamber and team mate Shane van Gisbergen chase dream
The Le Mans winner wants to claim Bathurst 1000 to achieve boyhood dream.
Wanganui lose Hart but show heart to hold off West Coast
Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.
Hawke's Bay speed blitzes Heartland Hurricanes in second half
Hawke's Bay find their groove to score 36 points in the second half.
Stowers saves the day
Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory
King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu
Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.
Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast
Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.
Wanganui defence and discipline defeat South Canterbury in Heartland rugby opener
Team shows cool heads to minimise penalties and stop South Canterbury's bigger pack
Rugby: Wanganui Development beat Wellington Maori Development despite giving them players
Coach Jerome McCrea willing to risk an official loss so long as opposition have full side
Heartland Championship rugby in review
Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table
Tough weekend for young Wanganui rugby players and Samoans
Wanganui rep teams and Heartland Hurricanes fall to heavy defeats to strong opposition
Rugby: Development XV confirmed to Wellington Maori Development
Game moved to City College grounds.
Rugby: Wanganui discipline must hold against South Canterbury
Team cannot undermine their chances with mounting penalty counts.
Wanganui Samoa smash Horowhenua Kapiti Samoa in debut rugby clash
The WRFU's newest representative team has big win at Spriggens Park.
Rugby: Heartland Hurricanes win mudfest with Manawatu U19
Scoreless second half as defence is the order of the day.
Wanganui get harsh lesson in disciplined rugby in loss to Saracens
Hard contact led to basic infringements as Hawke's Bay team roars home in last 10 minutes
Rugby: Wanganui needs the mud in Marton preseason game
Team must experience wet weather rugby before the Heartland Championship begins.
Rugby: New Wanganui Samoa squad ready to go
High Commissioners Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday.
Rugby: Wanganui Development XV beat Hawke's Bay U19
Players push their claims to be consider for Heartland squad if required.
Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton
Wanganui to also focus on shoring up backline defence.
Wanganui Under 20 and Under 18 rugby squads named
Under 20's looking to retain Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council title in Palmerston North.
Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series
Having regular team mates in the forward pack lays foundation for big win on home soil.
Wanganui young guns get to experience Ranfurly Shield rugby
First Shield game played in Hawera in nearly 100 years.
Wanganui success in the 'Game of Three Halves'
Local team does well in the three 40 minute format in Taihape. Selectors have tough calls.
Can Wanganui prosper without their champion hookers?
Unique experience with three 40 minute games in Taihape this afternoon.
Rugby: Wanganui Development squad named
Unusually large squad chosen so there are enough players without spare Wanganui seniors.
Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found
Ruapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.
Marist outwork Ruapehu on their home patch
Marist claims the Challenge Shield and keep spot in the Top 4 with one round remaining.
Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire
Marist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.
Marist move up, Kaierau gone in tough Premier rugby round
Rearanging of the Top 4 after Ruapehu impressive away win over Border.
Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.
Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232
Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland
Another 400 plus score to wrap up the three ODI series with one game to play.
Rugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguards
Embarrassing for minnows to have three players sent from field for no mouthguards.
Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland
Great One Day International debut on a memorable day for New Zealand women's cricket
Collegiate old boy signs up for Sussex in T20 Blast
Tom Bruce gets a chance to play for top English county team.
Rugby: Wanganui 'Gain Line' XV selected to face Manawatu Under 19
Youth players with a handful of veterans have opportunity to impress.
The past shows trial important for both present and future
A number of young players can get their names in the conversation tonight at Cooks Gardens
Taihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and Pirates
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.
What's your name? What's your number?
Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists
Try off last play gets Marist up in the valley with Ngamatapouri
Try off the last play of the game saves visitors from a costly draw in race to semifinals.
Pirates and Ruapehu play out a classic
Paul Mitchell Cup and Grand Hotel Challenge Shield stay with Whanganui town club
Border find their way under lights
Still undefeated in the annual duck shooting night game at Dallison Park.
Taihape lock down fourth spot at halfway point
Important win for a little breathing room on Kaierau and Marist in the race to semifinals.
Pirates vs Ruapehu for all the marbles on Saturday.
Biggest game of the year so far with Paul Mitchell Cup and Challenge Shield on the line.