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Olympics 2024: Chance for more medals as rowers return to water
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day seven.
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Black Ferns sevens great played through facial fractures to win gold
Sarah Hirini has revealed the extent of her injury as her side went back to back.
Women in Sport
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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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Timing is everything: Perenara reflects after confirming move to Japan
All Black will head to Japan on a three-year-deal after the 2024 season.
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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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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.
![Kiwi Hillier surges up leaderboard at The Open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Kiwi Hillier surges up leaderboard at The Open
'It's a lot nicer when it's not blowing 40[km/h] out there.'
![The Open: Kiwis struggle on day two as Lowry surges into lead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
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.
![Stead makes peace with Black Caps’ lack of home tests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Stead makes peace with Black Caps’ lack of home tests
New Zealand play just one series over the upcoming summer.
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![Elliott Smith: Why All Blacks won't rush to Olympic Sevens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Elliott Smith: Why All Blacks won't rush to Olympic Sevens
The lure of the Olympics seems stronger for the public than for rugby players.
![Glory at a price: How the Olympics breaks athletes’ bodies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Glory at a price: How the Olympics breaks athletes’ bodies
New York Times: Olympians can list their injuries as readily as their achievements.
![How one bronze medal changed Tom Walsh's life forever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
How one bronze medal changed Tom Walsh's life forever
After a mixed 2024 season, he remains confident ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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America’s Cup role for waka puts Aotearoa's rich culture on world stage
Auckland iwi's waka Te Kawau will escort Team NZ in Barcelona regatta.
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Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
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Two sister acts highlight four's sprint for bronze
A special day for the Kiwi rowing team was even more momentous for two families.
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day six action
It's been a magical day for our New Zealand team with a triple medal haul at the rowing. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
![Gold medallists' tribute to mums after rowing win: 'What they do is special'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Gold medallists' tribute to mums after rowing win: 'What they do is special'
'I think mums are incredible'
![New Kiwi rowing heroes on medal-filled day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Kiwi rowing heroes on medal-filled day
It was another magical day for the New Zealand rowers at an Olympic Games.
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