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The Ashes: Starc shines with bat and ball to push Australia to brink of Gabba win
7 Dec 2025Mitchell Starc scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets to push Australia to the brink of victory.
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Banana skin hinders golf superstar McIlroy at Australian Open
6 Dec 2025The world No.2 posted a double bogey on the second hole, after his ball incredibly landed underneath a discarded banana skin.
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Breakers surge into playoff contention: win over JackJumpers
6 Dec 2025Four wins in their last five games have propelled the Breakers into the ANBL top six.
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Auckland FC continue derby dominance over Phoenix
6 Dec 2025The 'Black Knights' missed two penalties against their shorthanded rivals, but eventually took control of the A-League showdown.
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West Indies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test
6 Dec 2025Justin Greaves frustrated the depleted NZ bowling attack with a double-century to secure the draw.
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Running prodigy Ruthe shatters schoolboy 1500m record
7 Dec 2025The Tauranga Boys' College student ran his heat in a time of 3m 38.62s. Video
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All Whites to play Belgium, Iran and Egypt in 2026 FIFA World Cup
6 Dec 2025New Zealand are drawn in one of the more palatable groups for next year's global tournament.
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Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship
6 Dec 2025The veteran Kiwi driver will share duties in Hyundai's third car and is confirmed for next month's Rally Monte Carlo.
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Rassie Erasmus staying as Springboks head coach until 2031
6 Dec 2025The decorated head coach gets a four-year extension, giving him two more Rugby World Cups to aim for.
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FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G
6 Dec 2025There are 52 ranking points separating the All Whites from their closest opponent.
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Lando Norris quicker than Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi GP practice
6 Dec 2025McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris makes a perfect start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Year of Kiwi sporting turbulence, triumph
6 Dec 2025A year of highs, lows and hard questions - inside New Zealand's rollercoaster sporting season.
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Cricket: Australia take lead over fumbling England in second Ashes test
6 Dec 2025Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.
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Opening of Christchurch multisport aquatic centre 'Parakiore' looms
5 Dec 2025The long-delayed $500m complex will host Special Olympics events before its official 17 December launch.
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West Indies make Black Caps sweat for test victory
5 Dec 2025The tourists still have six wickets in hand with a day left to deny New Zealand at Christchurch.
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Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix: What you need to know
5 Dec 2025AFC may be the most vulnerable they have ever been ahead of a New Zealand derby game in the A-League.
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'I'll be better': Liam Lawson reflects on turbulent season
5 Dec 2025Liam Lawson believes his early-season demotion had a silver lining, although he's adamant he would have made it work at Red Bull's top team.
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Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia
5 Dec 2025Osei-Nketia is the New Zealand 100m and 200m record holder.
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Springboks lock gets 12-match ban for eye gouge
5 Dec 2025Etzebeth is ruled out until April despite maintaining his actions were not intentional, and getting a supportive character testimonial from Ardie Savea.
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Ryan Fox battles Melbourne wind to lead Australian Open
5 Dec 2025The New Zealander powered to the top of the round one leaderboard alongside Australia's Elvis Smylie and Mexican Carlos Ortiz.
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What you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw
5 Dec 2025The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be made on Saturday, so who could the All Whites be grouped with? Here's everything you need to know.
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Formula 1 revs up for a three-way title showdown
5 Dec 2025Formula 1 will crown its champion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
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Joe Root lights up Gabba with first Ashes century in Australia
5 Dec 2025Root marched off unbeaten on 135 off 202 balls, his 40th test ton helping England to 325 for nine at stumps.
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Recap: Crawley, Root steady England after Starc's double strike
4 Dec 2025Re-live all cricket action as the five-test series between arch-rivals Australia and England continues.
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