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'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.

America’s Cup champion’s breakthrough to fuel female athletes

Maury Leyland-Penno hopes to help other female athletes after struggling with her health.

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.

Beauden and the $124 billion business: How US giant helped pull All Blacks out of a jam

Could the US firm one day move from the shorts to the front of the All Blacks' jersey?

How schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby career

Innes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.

Ben Francis: The six players who could become All Blacks centurions

OPINION: Which players could join the 15 others to have played 100 tests for New Zealand?

'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 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.

Young trotter’s step up to the big time is Meant To Be

Some of New Zealand's best pacers and trotters clash at Cambridge tonight.

'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.

Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie's departure comes after a turbulent year.

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.

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.

Death of Bazball? Five things we learned from Ashes series

England arrived in Australia with genuine hopes but will leave with plenty to ponder.

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.

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.

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.

ASB Classic winner reveals special message before completing rare feat

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

'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.

'Almost as much work': The new puzzle at the heart of the next America's Cup

Teams can begin sailing their AC75s again on January 15, limited to 45 days over the year.

Why ASB Classic final spot 'means the world' to Elina Svitolina

Svitolina returned to the WTA tour in Auckland after taking time away in September.

ASB Classic: It means the world to top seed Elina Svitolina

ASB Classic finalist Elina Svitolina explains why this Auckland final is extra special, the pressure of being the player to beat and advice from husband Gael Monfils.

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.

‘Crazy battle from start to end’: Wang edges Eala in ASB Classic thriller

Xinyu Wang saved a match point before turning the three-hour epic around.

'I had a feeling': How Wawrinka's ASB Classic withdrawal unfolded

The Swiss great's exit has resulted in 2024 champ Alejandro Tabilo joining the main draw.

All White scores first goal for Wrexham in FA Cup upset

The Welsh club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have advanced to the last 32.

'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PB

Ruthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.

'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.