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NZ Rugby boss calls on government to use sport for international investment
3 Dec 2025The NZ Rugby CEO is exiting the building - what legacy does he leave and is the game in a better place than where he found it?
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Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
3 Dec 2025Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.
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Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic
3 Dec 2025World No 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind No 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January.
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Changes to England and Australia for second Ashes Test
3 Dec 2025Spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks will replace paceman Mark Wood in an otherwise unchanged England side for the second Ashes test in Brisbane later this week.
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Frustrations boil over in Taurua territory - but will other zones follow?
2 Dec 2025A special general meeting has been called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over frustrations with Netball New Zealand and its leadership.
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'The whole world stops': Delegation heads to FIFA World Cup draw
3 Dec 2025New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week.
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Black Caps crumble in Christchurch
2 Dec 2025The home team have just one wicket in hand after the first day's play.
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Liam Lawson to remain in Formula 1 in 2026 - report
2 Dec 2025It's been a turbulent year for Lawson who has spent much the season fighting for points and his survival.
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New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major merger
2 Dec 2025For decades, New Zealand has had two organisations doing the work of one Olympic movement. Now the NZ Olympic Committee and Paralympics NZ are asking if that still makes sense.
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Black Caps out to dominate West Indies in first Test
2 Dec 2025New Zealand will be looking to extend their dominance over the West Indies and get their World Test Championship campaign off to a flying start at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them
2 Dec 2025Judd Flavell admits he couldn't have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them.
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Red Bull regret suggesting Antonelli moved aside for Norris
2 Dec 2025Red Bull issued a statement of regret after senior team members made "incorrect" comments accusing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of moving aside for McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris at the Qatar…
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Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
1 Dec 2025Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
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Football Fern legend to sign off against Matildas
1 Dec 2025Annalie Longo knew the end of a career spanning nearly 20 years at the top was coming this year. Audio
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Black Caps coach expecting no problems in first West Indies test
1 Dec 2025New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August.
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Season-ending showdown set as Verstappen wins in Qatar
1 Dec 2025Verstappen is taking the F1 title battle with McLaren to a season-ending showdown.
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All Blacks Sevens end title drought, Black Ferns Sevens get revenge
1 Dec 2025New Zealand has swept the Dubai round of the Sevens World Series with wins over Australia.
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One-man show as Black Sticks claim bronze medal
1 Dec 2025Sam Lane opened the scoring with two field goals in the opening quarter at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
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'We're not just in one small bubble': Athletes excited for Christchurch Special Olympics
1 Dec 2025The national summer games open in Christchurch next week, the first time in 20 years the city had hosted the pinnacle event. Audio
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New Zealand beaten in SailGP grand final
1 Dec 2025Britain won the 2025 SailGP Championship, beating New Zealand and Australia in a thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi to lift the trophy and a $3.5 million prize.
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Ten-man Chelsea hold off Arsenal in tetchy 1-1 London derby
1 Dec 2025Mikel Merino cancelled out Trevoh Chalobah's Chelsea opener to spare the Premier League leaders' blushes.
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A one man show as Black Sticks claim bronze medal
1 Dec 2025The Black Sticks men have finished third at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
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The Kiwi surgeon repairing international cricketers' backs
30 Nov 2025When an Australian or Indian bowler suffers a spine injury, they call Dr Rowan Schouten.
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Puddle ball: Auckland FC end unbeaten A-League run
30 Nov 2025Crazy scenes at Mt Smart, as the 'Black Knights' lost during a monsoon-like downpour.
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