PremiumPremiumAll WhitesExclusive: All Whites to play World Cup qualifiers in Middle EastThe proposed tournament in the Middle East will be a considerable logistical challenge.06 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: How the return of Brodie Retallick will boost the All BlacksIt will feel a little nostalgic to see Whitelock and Retallick clanking around together.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsWarriors new recruit hopes fans can forgive his pastNew Warriors recruit Matt Lodge knows his past will always be a talking point.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsFrom gang expert to world champ: Meet the Black Caps' man behind the maceManager Mike Sandle has been on the Black Caps' rollercoaster journey for the last decade.05 Jul 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisNaomi Osaka is talking to the media again, but on her own termsNew York Times: Osaka is guest-editing a magazine and has written a cover essay for Time.05 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympics'Embarrassed': The mistake that almost cost Nick Willis his Tokyo spotWillis will compete in a record fifth Games but almost missed out due to a miscalculation.05 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsWhy marijuana can disqualify a runner from the OlympicsNew York Times: World Anti-Doping Agency said marijuana "can be performance enhancing".04 Jul 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: Ian Foster's genuine revelation from Tonga testOPINION: There are household names, yet not all of them are certainties in this ABs team.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsChris Rattue: The Warriors' travelling circus is failing on every levelOpinion: Warriors are losing identity and worse, their reason for existing in first place.04 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPhil Gifford: Five talking points from 'strange, contentious' All Blacks testOpinion: Phil Gifford outlines five talking points from All Blacks v Tonga.04 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportGregor Paul: The simple fix to prevent repeat of Tongan thrashingOpinion: The crux of Tonga's issue is that they have rugby diaspora they cannot access.03 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPlayer ratings: All Black's perfect 10 in big win over TongaHow the players rated in the All Blacks' win over Tonga.03 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: Mystery remains despite big All Blacks winIt's not easy to reconcile how the ABs managed to score 102 points and yet reveal little.03 Jul 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsWarriors coach hints at deeper problems after another horror lossIn the aftermath of the defeat Brown didn't have an immediate recipe for a turnaround.03 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballMichael Burgess: Why do Kiwis love the England football team so much?Opinion: England's journey is intoxicating and invigorating. And it's come home again.03 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPhil Gifford: The man in rugby I most despise (even after all these years)Opinion: I've tried to be more grown-up about it - but it's hard to forgive and forget.02 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksA new purpose: How All Blacks will judge success against TongaDane Coles sets the bar by bluntly stating 2020 was "not good enough" from the All Blacks.02 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportGregor Paul: What success in 2021 will look like for All BlacksOpinion: The ABs need money, but what it needs more is strong links with the grassroots.02 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportPatrick McKendry: All Blacks in no-win situation against TongaOpinion: Without wishing to be cruel, Tonga haven't a chance of victory and they know it.02 Jul 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumSportTop Auckland rugby club fined $15k for breaching rulesRemuera club found guilty of paying under-21 player, breaking competition rules.01 Jul 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesGreen light given: Major boost for NZ men's football team at OlympicsOly Whites receive big boost three weeks out from their opening match at Tokyo Olympics.01 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumSportExclusive: Leading Auckland rugby club in poaching rowTop Auckland rugby club clouded in controversy after allegedly breaking payment rules.01 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksBrodie is back: Why All Blacks resisted urge to 'unleash the beast'Beauden Barrett will return but Brodie Retallick has been held back for another week.01 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportGregor Paul: What 'intriguing' All Blacks pick says about Ian FosterOpinion: One selection does way more than reveal the current midfield pecking order.01 Jul 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksChristopher Reive: The biggest surprise in the All Blacks team to face TongaOpinion: Five current All Blacks are of Tongan heritage. Only two will play at Mt Smart.01 Jul 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsD'Arcy Waldegrave: What Shaun Johnson 2.0 will bring to the WarriorsOPINION: I'm happy to welcome an older, wiser Shaun Johnson back in to the fold.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsWarriors coach: Why Shaun Johnson will 'take us to another level'Nathan Brown is confident that the club will welcome an improved version of Shaun Johnson.30 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: The dark art the All Blacks need to masterOPINION: The All Blacks must master one key skill between now and the next World Cup.30 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFor Tonga a big game against the ABs can launch a career'Ikale Tahi Tonga team face a seemingly impossible task against the All Blacks.30 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksComeback kid: All Black's tough road back in blackLuke Jacobson has been through the fire.29 Jun 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSportGregor Paul: Top ref's problematic interview concerning for ABsOpinion: Poite gave a confusing interview which raised more questions than answers.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsKiwis captain happy to play second-fiddle to Reece Walsh at WarriorsDallin Watene-Zelezniak has been constantly rotated since his NRL debut in 2014.29 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNetballCaitlin Bassett: Aussie netball manufactures a Covid mess as NZ remains spotlessOpinion: Two countries, two netball leagues, two different handlings of a similar problem.29 Jun 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksTales from the wilderness: Returning ABs share their stories from the 'outside'Returning All Blacks addressed the group this week to talk about their time away.29 Jun 01:27 AM