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Golden glow continues for NZ at Commonwealth Games
The golden glow shows no signs of fading for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games.
"Tough to think': Kiwi drivers reflect on Pukekohe closure
The chequered flag is getting set to wave for the final time at a beloved New Zealand motor racing circuit.
All Blacks newcomer has 'fire in the belly' for test debut
From Nuku'alofa, to Nelson College - and now an All Blacks starter.
Cane: All Blacks senior players, assistant coaches stepping up
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane adamant the Covid outbreak within the squad hasn't disrupted preparations for the opening test against Ireland.
Super Rugby Pacific final revives rivalry
The next chapter in one of Super Rugby's most storied rivalries will be written in Saturday night's 2022 title decider.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster ready to 'start working' with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
New faces, old heads and a certain rugby league convert.
Super Rugby semis: Four goes down to two
Four teams go into this weekend's semifinals but only two will emerge to play for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title.
'Very strong field" expected for ASB Classic return
ASB Classic organisers are confident the Auckland tennis tournaments will continue to attract high calibre fields on their return to the New Zealand sporting calendar.
Brendon McCullum to debut in new role against Black Caps
As the enforcer of the Black Caps batting order, Brendon McCullum relished engineering England's demise.
All Black legend Keven Mealamu serious about boxing title aspirations
The chance to be New Zealand heavyweight champion is fuelling an All Black legend's decision to pursue a career in professional boxing.
Third Commonwealth Games medal in sights for new mum Andrea Hansen
Nappies and baby bibs will go in alongside bike helmets and running shoes when triathlete Andrea Hansen packs her bags for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
'Difficult to read': Cycling NZ chair apologises for 'unresolved trauma'
Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand are apologising for "unresolved trauma" and vowing to do better after the release of another independent report into cycling's high…
Black Ferns selection fulfills dream for sevens star Ruby Tui
There were some serious, and not so serious, factors to be weighed up as Ruby Tui contemplated her switch to the Black Ferns 15s.
Two words set Tiger Woods' intentions for Masters comeback
Not for the first time, the golf superstar and 15-time major champion has the sports world purring with anticipation.
Kiwi UFC star Kai Kara-France hoping to celebrate in style
UFC title contender Kai Kara-France couldn't be more sure what he wants for his 29th birthday.
Young kiwi driver not thinking about F1 just yet
Formula One hopeful Liam Lawson isn't getting ahead of himself as his pursuit of a seat at motorsport's top table shifts up a gear in 2022.
'Happy and at peace': Dame Valerie Adams ready for retirement
One of the great New Zealand athletes says it's time to hang up her size 14 throwing shoes.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck still learning rugby
Star rugby league convert Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is still feeling like a rookie ahead of his long-awaited return to rugby union.
Spotlight still shining on Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel
It's almost been a week since Ajaz Patel wrote himself into the cricketing history books.
New Zealand to host Sail GP for four years
New Zealand is back on the calendar for the Sail GP series after a four-year deal was confirmed for events on Aotearoa waters.
NZ Open organisers pushing on, hopeful for international field
Uncertainty continues to hang over the New Zealand Golf Open in the wake of last week's announcement of planned changes to border rules.
Sports sector's mixed reaction to pending border changes
There's a mixed mood among the New Zealand elite sports community as athletes and officials continue to digest the major border changes announced by the government.
Community sport calls for answers on Covid vaccination pass
How community sport might look this summer remains unclear as the government rolls out the new Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
Black Caps skipper's special outdone by double dose of Australian power
A second world title in six months has eluded the Black Caps.