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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has weighed in on former champ Francis Ngannou signing with rival PFL.

NZRL CEO Greg Peters said New Zealand will put its hand up to host.

The American Magic sailing team is refusing to participate in the second Preliminary America's Cup Regatta in Saudi Arabia.

Former New Zealand rugby player Billy Guyton has died at the age of 33.

New Zealand light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg claimed another UFC victory at the weekend.

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Akira Ioane will play his 100th match for the Blues against the Crusaders this weekend.

Is it ever okay to boo at a sports game?

Christchurch born Sam Darry makes his Super Rugby homecoming this weekend but if he gets his way, Crusaders fans will be disappointed.

It was a chaotic climax to the main event at UFC 288 Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo.

Israel Adesanya has revealed he fought through a serious leg injury to regain his middleweight title at UFC 287.

The Warriors face another tough assignment against the defending champion Panthers this weekend.

There will be more than just bragging rights on the line when the Blues take on Moana Pasifika this weekend.

New Zealand mixed martial artist Kai Kara-France will headline a UFC card in Las Vegas.

New All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald says coaching the All Blacks is his dream job.

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The Highlanders are entering must win territory agaisnt the Waratahs this weekend.

A battle over the remains of New Zealand's most famous race horse is intensifying.

Who are the most high-profile of New Zealand's myriad of athletes competing on the global stage?

Surflifesavers are looking forward to getting back to simulated rescues this weekend.

Analysis - Israel Adesanya is once again the undisputed king of UFC middleweights - and a host of rivals are queuing up to fight him next.

Former broadcaster and anti-vaccine campaigner Liz Gunn has pleaded not guilty to three charges relating to an incident at Auckland Airport.

Superstars of New Zealand track and field were on show on Thursday night for the final time this summer.

Councillors talk of fears of service cuts, increased inequalities and the tough journey ahead for those leading a city facing huge budget deficits.

The cordon was lifted on Monday morning to the shock of Piha residents, who took to social media to vent their outrage.