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The big questions facing the victorious Silver Ferns
'They’re no longer putting up with getting pushed around.'
Honey Hireme-Smiler's book extract: Coming back, coming out
'So, you finally came out,’ they said. 'We've known for ages.'
Paralympic rider reins in the trolls
Louise Duncan was 17 when she caught a particularly dangerous strain of meningitis.
Long-jumper on the cusp of three-peat Paralympics greatness
The Dunedin long-jumper is aiming for a three-peat gold at the Paralympics.
National schools basketball champs face relegation after points docked
Westlake Girls' High School may be relegated from Auckland's top grade.
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.
Erika Fairweather on her mission to be at top of her game
What our world champion swimmer must do to grab an Olympic medal.
Rugby sevens legend chases another Olympic gold
'Everyone is vying for a spot in the finals.'
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.
Heartbreak to heroism: Regina Sheck's remarkable rugby tale
A Black Ferns legend is still coaching and helping kids become the best they can be.
LockerRoom: After three decades, Aleh realises America's Cup dream
Jo Aleh has always been at the forefront of female yachting in New Zealand.
Where is she now? Olympic rower Sonia Waddell's full-circle moment
The former rower and cyclist is now mentoring her daughter's team.
Kiwi hopeful waiting on Olympic qualification after shattering NZ record
Hazel Ouwenhand bettered the 100m butterfly record at Olympic trials.
Kiwi trailblazer Mackay in pole position to become first female SailGP driver
Liv Mackay has proved to be an indispensable member of the Black Foils.
Kiwi ultradistance legend happy to see 34-year-old world record beaten
Sandy Barwick, 75, watched her mark fall from her hospital bed.
What women want: A wishlist from Kiwi wāhine in sport
More visibility, more collaboration, more investment, more equity, more mum-athletes.
Grace Nweke's path to glory despite jumper's knee
After a couple of deflating tours, Grace Nweke aims to soar to new heights in 2024.
The schoolgirl star who’s gone straight into the Black Ferns Sevens
The utility back has journeyed along the hard road to get her big break.
David Williams: Christchurch debates hosting Comm Games, but can it afford it?
Opinion: Mayor Phil Mauger is reheating the plan for the city to host the games again.
One for the books: The best (and worst) female sports moments of 2023
From remarkable sporting achievements to some clangers, and wāhine to keep on your radar.
Zoe Hobbs on her Olympic dream and path to glory in 2024
“It’s a different mindset for me. I have tunnel vision into the Olympic window."
The rise and rise of women's sport in New Zealand
Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year.
Silver Ferns' coach on mixed results in 2023
Fourth at the World Cup and not winning the Constellation Cup, it's been a tough year.
Hannah Wilkinson on how the Football Ferns could have gone far
The sole goal-scorer for the Football Ferns weighs in on their success and failures.
A stroke of luck for rowing mum duo
Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors are making their 'mum-back' together.
New White Fern’s call that changed everything
From fulltime accountant to pro cricketer, Anderson’s life changed with a phone call.