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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
'Have a tough hide': Raelene Castle on leadership in sports
Raelene Castle has faced personal and professional challenges in male-dominated roles.
Ninety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all ages
Helen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.
‘I’m pretty good’: Young diver’s tips for a top manu after world champs success
Kadyn Kanohi, 12, came third in the Z Manu World Champs.
Rising stars: Bringer and Druwen shine at Crankworx highlight event
The event was moved due to forecast strong winds.
Watch: North and South Island secondary schools rowing champs
Watch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete
The best Kiwi female athletes shining on global stage
Which stars shone the brightest in 2024 and who to keep an eye on in 2025.
‘Full strength’: Local rider triumphs in thrilling Crankworx opener
Australia’s Ryan Gilchrist clinched the men’s race, repeating last year’s victory.
‘Means a lot’: Toa’s record-breaking triumph at world manu champs
Maara Toa won the Z Manu World Champs adult male division in Auckland.
I watched 90 minutes of Auckland FC on a Ferris wheel - here’s what I learned
Fans watched Auckland FC in action from a 15m ferris wheel at Go Media Stadium.
Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.
‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coach
The Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July.
‘Not expecting to be champ again’: Adesanya’s UFC shift and what comes next
'If what I’ve done in this game doesn’t make me happy already, then what will?'
When will Dame Lydia Ko tee off at home again?
She has aced the world of golf but Dame Lydia Ko has been missing on New Zealand courses.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Opinion: How NFL offers new opportunities for Māori and Pasifika athletes
Seven Pasifika players featured in the Super Bowl final this year.
‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”
Meet Debbie Sorensen, the first Pacific CEO in Rugby
Sorensen takes charge of Moana Pacifica in historical debut. Video / Dean Purcell
How a Hawke’s Bay police duo conquered the world bodybuilding stage
Police officer wins the Pro Miss Figure world title in Canberra on debut.
Revealed: How much Auckland has committed to hosting SailGP regatta
The event is forecast to bring a multimillion-dollar boost to the city.
SailGP Auckland tipped to bring multimillion-dollar boost to city
Next weekend's regatta will be the competition's debut in Auckland.
‘Stars are aligning’: Tennis Auckland’s plans for $15m covered stadium
'It’s an opportunity for us to protect and enhance the event, and we have to take it'
Gael the Great: Monfils sets new record to win Auckland title
The 38 year old becomes the oldest winner since the ATP Tour’s inception in 1990.
ASB Classic: Gael Monfils claims Auckland title
Gael Monfils beat Zizou Bergs in straight sets in Auckland.
'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sports
Chris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued
Sydney UFC return booked for City Kickboxing fighter
'That’s what we do, right? We try to hurt each other as early as we can.'