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Netball and basketball stars marry in dream Bali wedding
These two Southland athletes tied the knot in a tropical paradise.

Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
Hawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.

Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar
The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.

In the Paralympic fix-it shop, plenty of fractures but no blood
NY Times: Technicians at Paris Games fix everything from wheelchairs to broken glasses.

Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.

Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya
She is receiving treatment for burns on 75% of her body.

Christchurch City Council told to scrap the idea of hosting the Commonwealth Games
The mayor's dream of bidding for the 2030 event has hit a hurdle.

Gregor Paul: Enough beauty, not enough beast: What went wrong for the All Blacks
OPINION: Scott Robertson's side have plenty to fix heading to Cape Town next weekend.

Dame Sophie Pascoe on pregnancy, Paralympics and live TV
The athlete and new mum admits she’s nervous about her new role.

Olympic champion Hoskin part of Gisborne celebration
Public event on Thursday to celebrate locals involved in Paris Games.

Opinion: Has the Olympics become too sexualised?
OPINION: Paris 2024 promised revolution, but social media's reaction suggested otherwise.

Cotter defends Sotutu: ‘Most talented rugby player I’ve coached’
Retired All Black Coles enjoying normal life and a beer on weekends.

And still the champs: Poverty Bay club hockey glory to YMP, GMC
Rutene, Cumming named PB players of the year.

'Poor judgment': NRL admits error as RTS' season ended by high shot
Stephen Crichton was not sin-binned despite his opponent’s concussion.

Waikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024
Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.

No fairy-tale ending for Taniwha and Northland Kauri rugby teams
Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.

Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme
Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.

Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026
Chiefs coach McMillan says he is 'excited to be part of the journey'.

Liam Napier: The challenge the All Blacks must master as Springboks loom
After retribution against the Pumas, the All Blacks face their toughest test.

UFC 305: Adesanya submitted in UFC title fight
Israel Adesanya was unable to reclaim the UFC title, but says he'll be back.

Gregor Paul: TJ Perenara’s redemption performance a classic
OPINION: This was a coming-of-age performance for the All Blacks and a redemption night.

'Everything has changed': Blues star on life after cancer
The Blues player and his partner say they’re stronger than ever.

'Not the person I used to be': Simone Biles' birth mum reveals why Biles was adopted
Shanon Biles wants to rekindle her relationship with her world-famous daughter.

Netball: Another win for YMP; Girls' High taste sweet success
Mixed Saturday for YMP sides in Premier Grade netball.

'Full-circle moment': Black Fern Liana Mikaele Tu’u returns to former high school
Student wants to be 'wearing the black jersey when I grow up' after meeting Black Ferns.

Editorial: Let us all bask in the golden glow of our athletes
OPINION: Few surmised that New Zealand would notch up its greatest day in Olympic history.

NPC: Magpies beat North Harbour as blockbusting bench proves the difference
Magpies’ 41-32 win was hugely satisfying, given the position they'd found themselves in.