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Symbols to statements: Haka stands for more than rugby, as politics enters the game
The powerful haka challenges New Zealand's political landscape, writes Liam Napier.

Black Ferns legend eyes more silverware with code switch
Stacey Waaka already has an impressive resume.

Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.

Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.

Super Rugby Aupiki 2024 talking points
New Zealand Rugby’s extension of Super Rugby Aupiki elicited mixed reactions from players.

Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.

Inaugural Women's Surf Festival to make waves in Pauanui
Female surfers from across New Zealand will descend on the Coromandel this weekend.

Black Ferns set for Hamilton
The Black Ferns will start the Pacific Four Series in Hamilton.

Shear determination: Women breaking shearing records closes gap on men
“Back in the day, you’d never really see a female shearing. Now there are so many of us."

From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.

Football Ferns win Olympic qualifying opener in Samoa
The Football Ferns seemed to feel the island heat.

Chiefs sign MoU with Mie Pearls
The Chiefs are expanding international rugby connections in the women's game.

Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.

Hamilton hosts women's heavyweight title fight
Hamilton's Trina Smith to face Northland Kauri women's rugby player Trish Vaka.

Yorkshire import helps put Hinds in sight of the big dance
At just 26, Hollie Armitage already has a decade of top level cricket behind her.

Lydia Ko poised for season-opening victory in Florida
Lydia Ko moved closer to her first victory in 14 months.

Alice Soper: What we can learn from men's Lions tours
OPINION: The women's British and Irish Lions tour may not be the boon it seems.

Dodd beats Hinds run record
Dodd broke the Hinds' previous record of 1208 runs in just 49 matches.

Watch: Referees miss blatant Brisbane Roar handball
Phoenix coach Paul Temple is calling for VAR in the women's A-League

Inspirational journey: Kiwi surfer Saffi Vette’s rough ride to the Olympics
After enduring plenty of personal heartbreak in the years leading up to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics, surfer Saffi Vette is giving back by encouraging Kiwi school kids to dream big and never give up. Video / Neil Reid

Alice Soper: Sport's sleeping giant has finally been roused
OPINION: We’ve finally opened our eyes to what was always plain to see, writes Alice Soper

Emma Raducanu pre-event media conference
Emma Raducanu speaks about being back in New Zealand for the ASB classic. Video / Dean Purcell

Former world No 1 and ASB Classic wildcard Caroline Wozniacki pre-event media conference
Former world No 1 women's tennis player Caroline Wozniacki speaks about being back at the ASB Classic. Video / Dean Purcell

New Year Honours List 2024
Who will make it on to the New Year Honours List this year? Video / NZ Herald

'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame
Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.

Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.

One for the books: The best (and worst) female sports moments of 2023
From remarkable sporting achievements to some clangers, and wāhine to keep on your radar.

Opinion: Is banning transgender women in sports even a pressing issue?
OPINION: Are the Govt's priorities correct in banning trans athletes from sports?

White Ferns lose to Pakistan in super over
Pakistan defended 11 runs in their super over to beat New Zealand.