Warriors player Jacob Lillyman talks after this morning's training.

Warriors captain Ryan Hoffman talks at this morning's training.

The Warriors have won a tug-of-war with rugby union to secure the services of the hottest teenage athletic prospect in Auckland, Etene Nanai. YouTube / The Waterboy

VC winner Willie Apiata has received his share of medals - today, it was silver.

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Shaun Johnson signs new two-year contract with The Warriors.

The International Rally of Whangarei has roared into Northland. Drivers were testing their mettle during the shakedown at Pohe Island ahead of the three day event. Northern Advocate sports editor Andrew Johnsen got a first person look from out on the track.

A reporter wanted to know if Chris Paul thought his team would be back at Staples Centre to play a Game Seven. Twitter / @BleacherReport

Boaties in Bermuda have been warned to get away from America's Cup teams on the water. YouTube / MyislandhomeBDA

WBO#14 Razvan ‘Big Foot’ Cojanu arrives in Auckland.

The 35th America's Cup Village in Bermuda will be located in the Royal Naval Dockyard on the westernmost end of the island. YouTube / America's Cup

WWE wrestler The Big Show reveals the time he soiled himself in the ring. YouTube / notsam

The team's first sail was more about recommissioning the boats and ensuring all the systems were working properly before getting back into the mindset of pushing the development hard day after day. Source: Emirates Team New Zealand

Brisbane Broncos star Josh McGuire bought a snake to training surprising his team mate Anthony Milford. Instagram / @joshmcguire90

The wait is over for Lions fans - coach Warren Gatland has announced his squad for the 10-match, six-week tour of New Zealand.

In March 2015, Louise Hull, one of the country’s most renowned whitewater kayakers, went under in the rapids of the Kaituna River and never came up. This is the story of her death but it is also a story of renewal, as those closest to her keep her memory alive by celebrating her sense of adventure.

Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin ask how the public feel about rugby sevens.

Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin break down the debate surrounding New Zealand's best first five.

Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin discuss what's really important in the on-going Kieran Foran saga.

The Herald speaks to Ron Elvidge at his Auckland home

Colin Quincey, an England-born New Zealander, made the first successful human-powered trans-Tasman crossing.