Sports in 2023: A year of surprises, heartbreaks, and the unlikely hero
OPINION: From heartbreaks to highs, 2023 tested the resilience of Kiwi sports fans.
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French referee Mathieu Raynal says it was wrong to bring in the bunker at the World Cup.
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Australia defied the odds and the hopes of 1.4 billion people to win the World Cup.
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What Auckland's new football team will mean for the sport in NZ
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Chris Rattue: What the hell is wrong with the rugby mob in NZ?
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Phil Gifford: The most important rugby case of the 21st century
OPINION: What’s decided could see the reputation of rugby severely damaged.
Future unclear for Black Caps - and ODI cricket
Much will change before the Black Caps mount their next tilt at claiming an ODI World Cup.
Gregor Paul: Aussie showing NZ Rugby the art of being confrontational
OPINION: It turns out that Australian rugby can be direct and confrontational after all.
Paul Lewis: Why I'll be cheering for India to beat Australia in World Cup final
OPINION: Kane Williamson sets the bar high for how to respond to a loss.
Black Ferns given glimpse of what World Cup defence will take
Several new faces and a new-look coaching staff received a much-needed lesson.
Black Caps report card: Best and the rest at Cricket World Cup
After a mixed campaign, we grade the performances of the New Zealand players.
The All Whites veteran with a point to prove
Since his 2015 debut, Clayton Lewis has had a stop-start career in the silver fern.
Proposed surf park estimated to bring $600m boost for Auckland
The proposed Auckland Surf Park is currently in the final consenting stage.
Phoenix star on brink of Ferns call-up after just four games
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The big whinge: Wayne Barnes is wrong, these are the world's worst rugby fans
Wayne Barnes says Kiwi fans are the worst but here's why he's wrong, Gregor Paul writes.
Tennis super couple ready to juggle parental duties for Auckland visit
The fortnight presents an unusual challenge for the couple, who have an infant daughter
'A world-class player': Black Caps' late bloomer continues to flourish
Daryl Mitchell has the highest average among New Zealand batters in ODI and test cricket.
Q&A with kayak icon Luuka Jones and the new and exciting Olympic event
Luuka Jones is planning to go out with a bang, literally.
Team NZ face deadlines and equipment issues as development phase ramps up
Team New Zealand have had some 'general control issues' with a new piece of equipment
What's at stake for Kiwi golfers in $3m season finale
Rory McIlroy has the season championship locked up, but there's plenty to play for.
'What is wrong with this country?': Wayne Barnes fires back over 2007 outrage
The retiring rugby referee fires up at Sir Graham Henry, Richie McCaw and All Blacks fans.
Why Super Rugby will always be weak
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From underdogs to contenders: The Black Caps' World Cup journey
OPINION: History is a testament to never counting out a New Zealand sports team.
Ten simple law changes that should be made to rugby refereeing
A list of 10 easy tweaks that could quickly improve the game.
The candidates to fill the All Blacks' void at No 10
The All Blacks' depth chart is in for a shake-up in 2024.
The two big wins for Warriors as NRL draw revealed
The Warriors will be satisfied with several key aspects of their 2024 NRL schedule.
Watch: Stunning free kick continues remarkable rise of Nix star
It was another head-turning moment from the 21-year-old Phoenix midfielder.
Chris Rattue: Why the Cricket World Cup has become a drag
Opinion: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
Fan favourite Ravindra ready to block out the noise
Rachin Ravindra has grown accustomed to crowds chanting his name at the Cricket World Cup.
Phil Gifford: The most riveting story in Super Rugby
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Every All Blacks World Cup match ranked - revisited
Where does the Ireland quarter-final rate in their all-time World Cup matches?