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Osei-Nketia remains on track
Young sprinter Edward Osei-Nketia has committed to track and field for the next couple of years, after considering a new career in rugby.
Concussions forcing top NZ cyclist to rethink her career
National champion Georgia Williams believes she is reaching the end of her cycling career after suffering two concussions in three months.
NZ cyclist chasing new contract
Tom Scully is determined to capitalise on a rare opportunity to ride for New Zealand as he endeavours to secure another year in the World Tour peloton.
North Otago finally start their Meads Cup defence
After an extended absence rugby's Heartland Championship returns on Saturday afternoon.
Silver Ferns to chase Olympic gold in 2032?
Netball Australia is leading a bid to have the sport played at the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Bronze medallists hopeful more New Zealanders will take up tennis
Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell hope their Olympic bronze medal inspires the next generation of New Zealanders to pick up a tennis racket.
Reid ruled out of Romania match
A double blow for the OlyWhites ahead of their crunch final pool match at the Tokyo Games.
Whakatāne toasts Wilde's success
Eastern Bay of Plenty is able to lay claim to another Olympic medallist.
Family support helping golfer Ryan Fox at British Open
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox hopes the arrival of his family spurs him on to a good result at the British Open.
NZ golfer looking to renew acquaintances with 'The Big Easy'
Fledgling New Zealand professional Daniel Hillier is hoping to link up with a four-time major golf champion ahead of next week's British Open.
'Ambitious' Harvey leading team at Giro
Four New Zealanders will ride in the toughest and most prestigious race on the women's world cycling calendar, with one of them chasing overall glory.
Healthy Anton Cooper ready for Olympic mountain bike challenge
Anton Cooper has declared he is the healthiest he has ever been as New Zealand's leading mountain biker endeavours to finally realise his Olympic dream.
Danny Lee decides against playing at Tokyo Olympics
New Zealand golfer Danny Lee has made himself unavailable for the Tokyo Olympics to focus on retaining his PGA Tour card.
Pulse lose Silver Ferns captain
Another one of New Zealand's most high-profile national sports captains is taking a break due to fatigue.
Cyclist overcomes rare condition to return to World Tour
New Zealand cyclist Georgia Williams believes she is "fully recovered" from RED-S syndrome and ready to get back to being the rider she was three years ago.
NZ cyclists shocked as team folds
Up and coming New Zealand cyclists Niamh Fisher-Black and Mikayla Harvey are looking for a new team after theirs suddenly folded.
Triathlete chasing national athletics record
Leading triathlete Hayden Wilde is attempting to break one of the longest standing records in New Zealand's athletics history.
Bewley ready for first lap of France
Experienced New Zealand cyclist Sam Bewley feels well prepared for his maiden Tour de France.
Supercars champion sets sights on IndyCar
Scott McLaughlin has made it clear he believes his future is in North America, after winning the chaotic finale to the IndyCar's iRacing series.
New Zealand cyclists facing uncertain future
Professional cycling is feeling the pinch as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and it's hitting New Zealand's leading riders in the pockets.
Child makes his long-awaited return to hockey
Simon Child will make his long-awaited return to the New Zealand men's hockey team tonight, completing his comeback from a near career-ending injury.
A Kiwi is now Thailand's record breaker
A Dunedin distance runner is living his dream at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, but in unfamiliar colours.
Aussie included in Black Sticks
A former Kookaburras goalkeeper has been named in the New Zealand men's hockey team for the upcoming four test series against Japan.
Woodman set to come back better than ever
Portia Woodman is scheduled to make her long-awaited return to the Black Ferns Sevens in December and there's belief she's coming back stronger than ever.
Frustrating and testing year for Bevin finally over
New Zealand cyclist Patrick Bevin has set his sights on standing on the top tier of the podium at next year's Tokyo Olympics, after a frustrating and testing 2019.