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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.

Sports Insider: Keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.

Watch: Napier athlete takes Winter Special Olympics silver, missing gold by 0.1 seconds
'Mum, Dad, I’m here. Dream come true.'

Let there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui
'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.

‘Petty and extreme’: NZ pool champ suspended, excluded from World Games
The NZ Pool Association cited 'unsportsmanlike behaviour' for suspending the champion.

‘Wellington is home’: Marathon legend on sports and life in NZ
Kathrine has found herself on the world stage as her athletic feats are acknowledged.

Sky Sport woe: Streaming service restored after ‘technical issue’ on busy game night
Some Sky Sport Now viewers were sidelined from watching live action.

Fantasy Super Rugby: What if scores counted towards All Blacks selection?
OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.

Sports Insider: The Kiwis casting secret votes in Olympic presidency ballot
OPINION: Two Olympic medallists are in a group who will decide the next boss of the Games.

Joseph Parker’s rescheduled title fight off the cards
British boxer Daniel Dubois is not rescheduling his fight with Parker.

The ‘dream’ worked: Crankworx wraps with high praise
Rotorua riders give their home town a reason to be proud.

Ninety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all ages
Helen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.

‘Be patient’: Webster’s message to Warriors fans over struggling star
Luke Metcalf is being backed by his coach and teammates.

‘What the competition needs’: Is Kiwi Super Rugby dominance fading?
Australian and Pacific sides have clearly caught up to their Kiwi counterparts.

Six Nations: France crush Ireland's Grand Slam dreams, move closer to title
Meanwhile, Wales' fight-back fell short against a flying Scotland side.