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Coronavirus: Tall Black returns to New Zealand for self-isolation
Tall Black Isaac Fotu has experienced first-hand what it's like to be in a country overcome by Covid-19 and he's impressed with how New Zealand responded to the outbreak.
World cup result doesn't paint the full Tall Blacks' picture
First person - Based purely on results, the Basketball World Cup was a failure for the Tall Blacks, but it should not be viewed that way, writes Matt Chatterton.
Olympic chance drives Tall Blacks' desire for strong finish
The Tall Blacks need one last strong performance in their final FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign against Turkey tonight to reach next year's Olympic qualification tournament.
Tall Blacks topple Japan
The Tall Blacks have thumped Japan 111-81 in the classification round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.
Destiny is in the Tall Blacks' hands
The Tall Blacks insist the pressure is on Greece, not them, ahead of tonight's showdown for a spot in the second round of the Basketball World Cup in China.
Tall Blacks World Cup pool blown wide open ... or closed?
Celebrations were short lived for the Tall Blacks following their victory over Montenegro at the Basketball World Cup after Brazil shocked Greece to claim top spot in their pool. Video
Tall Blacks keeping the pace up at FIBA Basketball World Cup
There's no time for dwelling on the past for the Tall Blacks as they prepare for their must win Basketball World Cup match against Montenegro in China.
Bluffing your way through the FIBA Basketball World Cup
Want to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup but don't know what the moves and terms are? RNZ has you covered. Video
All Blacks vs Springboks: The memorable moments
From the 1976 Tour of South Africa to last year's epic contest in Wellington, RNZ looks back at the most memorable moments between the All Blacks and Springboks. Video
Cricket World Cup: Predicting the 2023 Black Caps squad
With the disappointment of Monday's result wearing off, RNZ tries to pick what the Black Caps team could look like at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
Cricket World Cup: Highlights, bad weather and good luck
Analysis - On the eve of the Cricket World Cup final between the Black Caps and England, RNZ looks back at the key moments that led to tonight's match. Video
Fantasy Premier League: The Kiwi who defied the odds
For nine consecutive weeks, Wellington lawyer Adam Levy held off 6.3 million people to be crowned Fantasy Premier League champion.
What could a rebranded Crusaders look like?
As the Crusaders ponder a rebrand, RNZ ponders what the Super Rugby franchise could possibly look like in the future.
Year of the Cups: Basketball World Cup 2019
In a year of congested world cups, RNZ Sport turns the spotlight on the 2019 Basketball World Cup.
Michael Campbell returns to professional golf
After a six year hiatus, Michael Campbell will tee off in his first professional golf tournament at the 100th New Zealand Open in Queenstown later today.
Dame Val: Still throwing, pumping serious tin 8 weeks from birth
Just eight weeks out from the due date of her second child, Dame Valerie Adams is once again showing she's a force to be reckoned with both in the shot put circle and the gym.
Mountain guides killed in avalanche 'incredible people'
One of the climbers killed in yesterday's avalanche on the Southern Alps had just celebrated his 50th birthday with his parents who had flown out from Germany for the occasion.
'A little bit bizarre' to fine women for Lorde's show cancellation
The New Zealand activists being fined in Israel for the cancellation of Lorde's concert earlier this year have found support from an unlikely source.
NZ share market bounces back amidst volatility
The New Zealand share market bounced back despite another volatile day on the global markets yesterday.
Commerce Commission takes legal action against Vector
An Auckland resident who was without power for three days due to an outage says she has lost confidence in lines companies.
'We've got a history of leaving things just too damn long'
Aucklanders and transport industry insiders are backing a Chinese company's bid to build and pay for a major toll road north of the city.
Rugby: How long before the All Blacks get a woman ref?
Former Black Fern Rebecca Mahoney says when the time comes for a woman referee to officiate a Super Rugby match or international test it must be for the right reasons.
NZ teams gear up for Super Rugby finals
The Hurricanes and Chiefs will meet for the third time this season as they kick off the Super Rugby play-offs with a grudge match in Wellington tonight.
Tennis centre roof put on hold right when it's needed
Plans for a state of the art retractable roof at the home of the ASB Classic in Auckland have been put on hold.
NZ women's golf open prize purse tops men's competition
For the first time, women will be paid more than the men at the New Zealand Golf Open in Auckland this week.