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Mussel power for new North Island darts champ
James Fergusson hadn't reached a quarter-final in a ranking tournament. Now he's a winner.

'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut
"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”

Tough Kids out in force for return of Mega obstacle course
The “challenge by choice” event saw hundreds of schoolkids take on various obstacles.

'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.

Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.

Rotorua Marathon: Men's and women's race winners revealed
A memorable 59th year of the historic Red Stag Timber Rotorua Marathon.

SailGP Grand Final: All you need to know as Kiwis eye maiden title
All you need to know ahead of the SailGP Grand Final.

‘Auckland deserves a world-class stadium’: Sports Minister on Eden Park's bold new vision
The Government and Auckland Council will have to pick up the cost.

Growing the sport, creating pathways priorities for new Rugby League Northland GM
New Rugby League Northland boss outlines his plans for the sport.

Pre-Olympic showdown: Coup for Kiwi riders as Rotorua to host BMX World Cup event
The World Cup event will put “New Zealand on the map” as a BMX destination.

Hawke’s Bay team helping take inclusive Taekwon-Do to the world stage
For some competitors the US trip will be their first time out of the country.

Stadium wars: Eden Park v the waterfront - which will win?
The debate about the future of Auckland's sporting venues is set to heat up.

Lienert-Brown opens up on 'frustrating' injuries ahead of Chiefs return
The All Blacks midfielder will return for the Chiefs this weekend after an ankle injury.

Opinion: Silver lining to proposed sport funding changes
There are some very passionate and creative people within our sporting community.

Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.

Tattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain biker
To win the race he had to get through a randomised start, and mid-race challenges.

New details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?
An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.

Medals galore for Whangārei karate boys in Sydney
Three Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.

Updated Auckland waterfront stadium proposal set to be announced days after Eden Park 2.0 unveiling
Auckland Waterfront Consortium welcomes discussions of a new possible stadium.

'Disaster': Ian Foster on ABs selection debate and dynamic with Razor
All Blacks coach is against the idea of selecting players from overseas.

Legendary former Silver Ferns coach Taini Jamison dies
The most successful coach in Silver Ferns history passed away at the age of 97.

Watch: Eden Park roof plan - stadium unveils field-of-dreams vision
A new vision for Eden Park is set to spark a major public discussion and debate.

Bold multimillion-dollar vision - Eden Park plans retractable roof, new stands
A new vision for Eden Park is set to spark a major public discussion and debate.

Elliott Smith: The biggest problem with Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion: Super Rugby Pacific's problems boil down to one thing.

Local Focus: Rotorua BMX racer chases Olympic dream
Rotorua rider Megan Williams takes it up a gear ahead of Paris 2024.

Local Focus: Pickleball popularity peaks in Gisborne
Pickleball Gisborne goes from a handful of players to over 150 members.

South Island youngsters' sport access fund to be extended
The $850,000 pilot project supports tamariki and rangatahi Māori.

Far North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff member
Swimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.

Indigenous Games a celebration in Brazil
Hundreds of indigenous athletes gathered in the south of Sao Paulo.