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Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

NBA contenders fire coach ahead of playoffs
The Denver Nuggets have dismissed Mike Malone just days out from the NBA playoffs.

Kiwi filly triumphs in ATC Derby as favourites fall short
Aeliana won the ATC Derby by five lengths at Randwick.

‘Unfortunate’: La Crique sidelined by foot infection after race delay
Trainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.

Paul Lewis: The Kiwi sports leader who could find the money to fund a stadium
OPINION: We are paying the price for the decisions of yesteryear's politicians.

'How's the family, Wayne': Security boosted at mayor's home after threatening messages
Security car on watch, CCTV to be installed after "disconcerting" Western Springs posts.

Fox in contention for first PGA Tour victory
Fox will play in the final group with Min Woo Lee and Alejandro Tosti.

Moana Pasifika shock Crusaders in Christchurch
All the action as the Crusaders fell to their first loss against Moana Pasifika.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

Alice Robinson in No 1 land: Kiwi slalom skier’s big week
The Kiwi skier is dominating the giant slalom circuit in Europe.

Booming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sport
Mike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Auckland’s big stadium gamble: Eden Park needs millions for redevelopment
The stadium debate will never go away, says councillor Mike Lee.

Live: ‘NZ’s national stadium’: Eden Park wins showdown with waterfront, Helen Clark slams move
The vote saw the rival Quay Park waterfront stadium proposal miss out.

Watch: Anti-vax ex-Māori All Black questions Efeso Collins’ grieving widow
Fia Collins wants a coroner to hold an inquest into her husband's death.

Brain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussion
NZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.

‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.

Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.

Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view
OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?

‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'

‘It was carnage’: Fox’s change of fortune on PGA Tour
Of the 72 players to make the cut, Fox was one of nine to not card an over-par round.