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Captain Alex Rufer's early goal set up Wellington for a shock win. Audio

Up at halftime, New Zealand fell short of victory in a tense World Cup qualifier at Hobart.

RNZ understands a bid by a private consortium to establish a new T20 competition has led to a power struggle over the future shape of the domestic game.

The World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year winners have been named among the finalists for New Zealand's top rugby awards.

The Black Foils driver is confident he'll be on board for this weekend's SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi despite needing a trip to hospital.

Football Ferns on the back foot against strong Matildas side at home.

The road to the 2027 FIBA World Cup starts for the Tall Blacks against their closest rivals in Hobart.

New Zealand golfers have made a solid start to the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, with one near the top of the leaderboard and another hitting a hole in one.

Wawrinka, who has won 16 titles including three Grand Slams, has confirmed his entry for the Auckland tournament in January.

The holiday is over for Ryan Fox and the Kiwi golfer is gearing up for what he hopes will be an even better 2026.

The Football Fern rediscovered her passion for the sport while playing in Denmark with FC Nordsjælland.

Cannabis is banned under the Substances of Abuse category in the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.

The Black Caps have been grouped with South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE for this summer's T20 World Cup.

Burling has spoken about his shock departure form Team New Zealand and the breakdown of the relationship.

New Zealand will open the tournament on 25 July against hosts Scotland.

The legendary boxing trainer has died, aged 77.

While expectations are always high, the Phoenix women would be delighted with the position they find themselves in the A-League.

Kane Williamson has returned to the side after missing the Test series in Zimbabwe over the winter.

The Kiwis are in a four-team Group A along with Fiji and Cook Islands.

Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves after the international break in a 1-1 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar.

Wellington are on the board in the A-League, thanks to a 38th-minute goal from teenage star Pia Vlok.

Brockington, Jackson-Cartwright and Mennenga all broke 20 points, continuing a run of fine form for the trio this season.

In a frenetic final lap, the Racing Bulls driver went from fifth to third, then back to sixth for a spot in the third row of the starting grid.

Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.

The famed golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger schedule for the first time in 24 years.