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Live: Fourth Ashes test, day one
Follow all the cricket action, as the five-test series between arch rivals Australia and England continues.
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Liam Lawson raises more than $50k for breast cancer research
24 Dec 2025Lawson's pit-stop from the racing circuit to drive laps in Cromwell drew thousands of motorsport enthusiasts and drive to survive fans to the circuit on…
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Smith returns as Australia prepare an all-pace attack
7:14 am todaySteve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.
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Cricket: Injured Jofra Archer out of Ashes, England drop Ollie Pope from Boxing Day test
7:17 am todayA side strain ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope.
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In review: Sporting highs and lows in 2025
25 Dec 2025Take a look back at the roller coaster that was 2025 in New Zealand sport.
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Mighty Springboks continue to set the standards in test rugby
24 Dec 2025South Africa's depth and monstrous scrum suggest they will be the team to beat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Sotutu to leave Blues at end of Super Rugby season
24 Dec 2025The former All Blacks loose forward has signed with the English Premiership side Newcastle Red Bulls.
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Lennox earns first call-up as trio return for Black Caps
24 Dec 2025Central Districts spinner Jayden Lennox is in line to make his Black Caps debut on the upcoming tour of India.
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Auckland FC's final A-league game of year postponed
24 Dec 2025The clash between league-leaders Auckland and second-placed Sydney FC was due to be played at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.
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England to probe reports of excessive drinking during Ashes break
24 Dec 2025The England camp took a break in Noosa, with reports saying the players were drinking throughout their time in the holiday hotspot.
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Bonus point system added to women's Super Smash
23 Dec 2025It's hoped an extra point for scoring 150 or achieving a run rate greater than 1.25 times that of the opposition in the second innings will encourage more "aggressive batting".
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
23 Dec 2025The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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Alinghi return as America's Cup names members of partnership
23 Dec 2025Organisers of the competition have confirmed the Swiss outfit will be one of at least five teams making up a new America's Cup Partnership.
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Breakers beaten by Bullets to fall to third straight loss
23 Dec 2025The New Zealand Breakers have been beaten 99-85 by the Bullets in their NBL clash in Brisbane.
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West Indies captain says he 'let the team down' in NZ
23 Dec 2025The Black Caps wrapped up the series victory with a 323-run win on the final day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui.
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UK rugby concussion case suffers blow
23 Dec 2025The former rugby players say repeated concussive and sub-concussive blows left them with serious neurological conditions
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McCullum wants to stay England coach despite Ashes drubbing
23 Dec 2025The New Zealander has a contract with England until the end of 2027 -- a period that includes the next home Ashes, earlier in the same year.
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Top of the table at Christmas, no place Auckland FC would rather be
22 Dec 2025Auckland FC's last A-League game of 2025 will cap off a calendar year many clubs could only dream of.
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Black Caps beat West Indies in third Test
22 Dec 2025The Black Caps have won the third Test against the West Indies by 323 runs, with the bowlers impressing on the final day at Mt Maunganui.
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Liam Lawson takes to the track for charity
22 Dec 2025The Formula 1 star will drive a V12 Aston Martin Vulcan as part of a fundraiser at Highlands Motor Park.
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Injury raises doubts over 'irreplaceable' Lyon for Boxing Day Ashes test
22 Dec 2025Australia captain Pat Cummins has cast doubt on Nathan Lyon's ability to recover in time for the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne.
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Superb Rogers double gives Villa win over Man United
22 Dec 2025Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home to record their seventh straight Premier League victory.
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Who is backing the future of the America's Cup?
22 Dec 2025Challengers for next America's Cup become clearer after revelation of teams behind new partnership.
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Heads will roll?: McCullum under fire after Ashes defeat
22 Dec 2025England's Kiwi coach has faced a barrage of criticism from former players and captains after his team slumped to another crushing.
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Alice Robinson an Olympic podium contender after another impressive result
22 Dec 2025The Queenstown skier has followed up her historic Super G World Cup win last week by finishing second in the same discipline at the latest event in France.
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Canoe Racing NZ head coach resigns
22 Dec 2025Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand's most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand.
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Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
22 Dec 2025Anaylsis: In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response was emphatic.
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White Ferns star out of action for three months
22 Dec 2025White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her of all cricket until March.
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