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NZ's greatest Olympian prepares for 2028 Games
The Olympic champion says she still has "big dreams" as she paddles towards her fifth Olympic Games.
Sydney set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final - report
Despite rumours of the sport's showpiece being held in Melbourne, it will return to Stadium Australia for a second time.
Lydia Ko eyeing major titles at career grand slam
Dame Lydia Ko has given herself a hefty golf schedule in 2025 - but two tournaments in June stand above all others.
Wollaston sprints to triumph in Torquay for new World Tour team
Olympic double medallist Ally Wollaston posted a first win for her new UCI World Tour team with victory at a one-day race near Melbourne.
Re-energised Adams turns back the NBA clock for Houston
Fit-again Steven Adams is rediscovering his groove in the NBA as he hits a purple patch of form for the Houston Rockets.
Watch: Golfer Ryan Fox scales Dubai skyscraper in new promo
New Zealand's Ryan Fox took aim at an island green from a 110-metre drop in elevation. Video
Melie Kerr crowned ICC women's T20 cricketer of the year
It recognises the White Ferns allrounder's deeds for champions New Zealand at the World Cup.
Harrington soars to second X Games medal
Wanaka freestyle skier Luca Harrington will bring home silver from the Big Ski Air event, having earlier collected a slopestyle gold.
Phoenix in mid-table fight after loss to Mariners
Wellington Phoenix have been leapfrogged by Central Coast Mariners following a 1-0 loss to the women's A-League side.
Breakers' playoff hopes end with defeat in Adelaide
The Breakers' hopes of qualifying for the NBL playoffs are over following a heavy 94-78 loss to the Adelaide 36ers.
Sprinter breaks 30-year-old NZ record
The Canterbury sprinter clocked 6.50 seconds in the 60m final at the ACT Championships, smashing the New Zealand record set in 1995.
Kiwi boxer outclassed in title fight in Nottingham
Mea Motu suffers first pro loss, as polished Brit proves too good.
White Ferns captain to take a break from cricket
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will take a break from domestic cricket and return home immediately to prioritise her wellbeing.
All Black Sevens crash out in Perth
Following a historic loss to Uruguay, the All Black Sevens can aim to finish only as high as ninth in Perth.
Phoenix hold Mariners to scoreless draw
The Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners have drawn in Christchurch.
Basketball: Jackson-Cartwright to miss 36ers clash with injury
He has been replaced in the playing roster by Kaia Isaac for the trip to Adelaide.
'Own up, give it back': league star after memorabilia stolen
James Fisher-Harris is calling for the return of his stolen premiership winning boots, which he had donated.
Kiwi lands world's first triple cork in women's slopestyle
New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has landed the world's first triple cork in a women's slopestyle competition, which has also seen her take gold in the 2025 Aspen X Games slopestyle…
Breakers beaten by Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch
The New Zealand Breakers' inability to close out matches continues to plague them, after being edged 93-87 by the Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch on Friday night.
Uruguay stun Fiji and New Zealand in Perth world sevens series
Minnows Uruguay stunned rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand on a remarkable opening day of the world sevens series' Perth leg on Friday.
Routliffe run ends at Aussie Open
New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and partner Gaby Dabrowski have been beaten in the women's doubles semis at the Australian Open.
Chiefs confirm worst for All Black Wallace Sititi
Coach Clayton McMillan does not expect their star to have "much on-field involvement" in Super Rugby this year.
Red-hot Wood extends Nottingham Forest stay
All Whites captain Chris Wood extends his contract with Nottingham Forest until 2027 on the back of his prolific goal-scoring form.
Team Britannia and Ben Ainslie split
Decorated British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie has parted ways with Britannia in a major change of direction for the America's Cup finalists.
Auckland FC steal late draw with Adelaide in A-League thriller
Logan Rogerson snatched a draw for Auckland FC in the 100th minute of a table-topping A-League match in Adelaide.