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![The schoolgirl star who’s gone straight into the Black Ferns Sevens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New White Fern’s call that changed everything
From fulltime accountant to pro cricketer, Anderson’s life changed with a phone call.
![Athletes from cyclone-struck Piha set to shine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Athletes from cyclone-struck Piha set to shine
The Piha Piranhas have been devouring surf boat rivals on both sides of the Tasman.
!['Magic happens': The sports programme empowering Kiwi girls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Magic happens': The sports programme empowering Kiwi girls
The Football Girls is busy building a community for kids who may not fit the mould.
![Football: Veteran Fern thrilled to return - as a Phoenix](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Football: Veteran Fern thrilled to return - as a Phoenix
Betsy Hassett has no regrets returning to finally play professional football at home.