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'You’ve got to accept old age': Mad Butcher steps back from public life
Peter Leitch says his memory is going but he's still as sharp as a tack.
'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
WWE legend dead at 79
'His legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations.'
Alice Soper: Grouping women and girls together is a failure in strategy
OPINION: Sports strategies lump all women together, ignoring diverse needs.
Phil Gifford's Super Rugby season-ending awards
OPINION: After the Blues' triumph, it's time to hand out some awards – and a brickbat.
Winston Peters’ demand Sport NZ re-writes transgender policy disappears in ‘no comment’ vortex
It's unclear whether the NZ First leader will follow up on his demand.
Famous trail to be farewelled as MTB nationals return
The famed Taniwha Trail to be used for the final time.
Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
Green Machine out to end YMP's unbeaten run in Poverty Bay hockey
GMC Green are looking to turn the tables on YMP in another replay of the 2023 grand final.
South Auckland community playground is open for tamariki to enjoy
Te Waituarua Reserve Playground has been brought to life.
Battle of Hastings looms in historic Ranfurly Shield match
General admission for the June 26 Shield match is free. It costs to sit in the grandstand.
Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.
Netball: HGHS Old Girls smash Marist Verdettes Premier (2) 91-8
Meanwhile, Waikato Dio showed resilience to take the win against Melville Vetora.
Serena Williams reveals shocking motivation to reach tennis stardom
"That was just the motivation I needed, just the excuse I used to go the extra mile.”
Muay Thai machine wins King in the Ring
Michael Isaac went from watching the King in the Ring tournament on TV, to winning it.
Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.
More of the same YMP's aim in Poverty Bay club hockey
Waituhi-GBHS is shaping up the as game of the weekend.
Honours to Shockers in Eastern League first-division thriller
Simpson strike proves the difference in goal-for-goal clash.
Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel
Coromandel Youth Sailing received special new boats.
'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikes
A new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.
Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes
A player was floored by a punch as opposing players were shaking hands after a match.