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Golden Ferns: How they did it and how it rates
Adam Julian salutes the greats bowing out after a 'bloody hectic watch' at the Olympics.
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Kris Shannon: Equestrian is joyous to watch but it should be banned
The best of the worst of equestrian has been seen within a week at these Olympics.
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Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon sets sights higher with record-breaking contract
The 27-year-old has signed the longest professional deal in NZ women's rugby history.
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More than a token female: Inside the mind of Black Foils strategist Liv Mackay
From growing up on a farm in Tūtira, Mackay helped the Black Foils to five event titles.
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Alice Soper: Money for medals approach to Olympic selection must change
OPINION: The outcome we have seen is that what you water, grows.
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All Blacks halfback set for Japanese move
All Blacks halfback to depart at the end of the year to shine spotlight on halfback ranks.
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Secret bidding war: How the All Blacks ditched Nike for Adidas – twice
The inside story of how a $50 million rugby apparel deal was won.
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How Sarah Hirini defied medical science to engineer Paris gold
Hirini wasn’t meant to be in Paris, let alone playing starring role in a golden triumph.
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Up to $400 for a round: A tiki tour of NZ’s most exclusive golf courses
An average golfer's guide to New Zealand's best courses.
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NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?
The Herald reveals who we believe are the highest-paid Kiwi sports people in the world.
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Big read: Inside the mind - and office - of Warriors coach Andrew Webster
Webster was a virtual unknown when he was appointed Warriors coach in July 2022.
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Schauffele wins the Open with stunning final round
The Olympic champion is now the Open champion.
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Kiwi Hillier surges up leaderboard at The Open
'It's a lot nicer when it's not blowing 40[km/h] out there.'
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The Open: Kiwis struggle on day two as Lowry surges into lead
Two New Zealanders remain in contention after a challenging day at Royal Troon.
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Black Caps to face Afghanistan in historic test match
The test will take place about a month before the India series gets under way.
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‘I’m fully committed’: Ravindra puts Black Caps over T20 mercenary career
The 24-year-old won’t look to ply his trade as a freelancer - for now.
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Stead makes peace with Black Caps’ lack of home tests
New Zealand play just one series over the upcoming summer.
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Kris Shannon: Equestrian is joyous to watch but it should be banned
The best of the worst of equestrian has been seen within a week at these Olympics.
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Winners and Losers of day five: Can you be happy with silver?
Chris Rattue runs through the highs and lows from day five at the Paris Olympics.
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Secret bidding war: How the All Blacks ditched Nike for Adidas – twice
The inside story of how a $50 million rugby apparel deal was won.
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Wilde eyeing greater tests - and complete Olympic medal set
The battle between Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee for triathlon supremacy may soon be paused.
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Black Ferns Sevens celebrate at NZ House
The Black Ferns Sevens celebrate their win with friends and family at NZ House. Video / Cheree Kinnear
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Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.
![How Sarah Hirini defied medical science to engineer Paris gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
How Sarah Hirini defied medical science to engineer Paris gold
Hirini wasn’t meant to be in Paris, let alone playing starring role in a golden triumph.
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Kiwis in action: Paris Olympics results
All the results of the New Zealand athletes and teams at the Paris Olympics.
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Hayden Wilde suffers triathlon heartbreak
The Kiwi has once more been beaten by his good friend and great rival.