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Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win
The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.
Sports Insider: Olympics and bureaucrats do over our sporting stars once again
Are the Olympic Games a modern-day version of medieval peasantry?
'Too many': NZ Rugby hints at cutting number of pro teams
NZ Rugby could be on the verge of major change as the financial reality begins to bite.
Connecting Te Awamutu College to the community through sport
Coaches preparing players for life and immersing them in the community.
'Discriminatory': Sports rules causing 'frustration' for home-schooled students
But officials say regulations aim to create a level playing field.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.
New date last chance for Waipu Highland Games to gain volunteers
The traditional date for more than 150 years has been changed to get more volunteers.
Inside the Rovers: The Great Dane
Goalkeeper William Tonning wants his 17,000km journey from Denmark to Napier City Rovers to be a successful one. Video / Neil Reid
Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action
Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.
Regional council plans to kill off millions in funding for sport
The fund has put $7m into Northland sports projects since 2018, but not any more.
Food Show postponed due to potential Phoenix grand final
The Wellington men currently sit on top of the table.
Crankworx Rotorua: Female athletes mark major milestone with 'dazzling array of tricks'
'So many little girls in the stands ... this is probably one of my career highlights.'
The drastic implications of the controversial North Harbour Stadium demo - John Watson
OPINION: The entire northern region of Auckland will be without a capable venue.
‘It’s the most fun event in Waka Ama’: School event remains a highlight for world champ
Up to 2000 students from more than 115 will compete in Rotorua.
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
A course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a sellout
Participants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.
Who are Hamish Kerr and Geordie Beamish?
The two 27-year-old's both claimed world titles on the same day
Māori golfer Kyle Mahi tees up for a shot at New Zealand Open
'It’s quite special to not only represent Māori, but also my whakapapa.'
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
Te Awamutu entities gain sport and recreations awards
Record number of nominations from around the Waikato region for 2023 Sport Waikato awards.
Tarawera Ultra-Trail 2024: New and familiar faces take championship of ultramarathon
The event spans two days around Rotorua’s iconic lakes.
First Māori to play at Wimbledon honoured with global accolade decades later
Dame Ruia Morrison is still regarded as one of New Zealand’s best players of all time.
Transtasman poultry heiresses to take each other on at Urban Polo – Spy
The Lexus Urban Polo returns to Christchurch’s Hagley Park on Saturday, February 10.
Marist spanked in cricket's Coastal Challenge
Red Star racked up 307-7 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.
Keep calm, Piri's bomb: All Black reveals secret of perfect manu
The Rugby World Cup hero is trying his hand at another Kiwi pastime.
'On the water... everyone is equal': Meet the 93-year-old competitive rower
He had a taste of the sport as a child before returning to it in his 70s.
Hometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory
“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”