Stories by RNZ Sport

Nine New Zealand rugby sevens players will become Olympians for the first time in Paris.

Sevu Reece has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2026.

An international playing calendar needs to be looked at by World Cricket, the star batter says.

The Chiefs' third-string hooker gets a start in the biggest game of the year.

The Blues skipper has made a miraculous recovery after a knee injury ruled him out of the last two games.

Black Caps legend Kane Williamson and pace bowler Lockie Ferguson have turned down central contracts with New Zealand Cricket.

All Whites eliminate Solomon Islands from the OFC Men's Nations Cup with comfortable win in Port Vila.

The centre returns after missing the last five games.

The UFC middleweight title will go on the line as heated rivalry set to ignite in Perth.

Garden-Bachop, also a Māori All Black, made his Highlanders debut in 2021.

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson produced an historic bowling effort to help the Black Caps to a seven-wicket win over PNG in their last T20 World Cup game.

New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe is set to move up in the world doubles rankings after victory at a Wimbledon lead-in tournament.

New Zealand rowers have won four gold medals at the third World Cup Rowing regatta in Poland.

The Mainland Tactix are on top of netball's ANZ Premiership after a sensational 58-53 extra-time win against the Central Pulse in a physical top-of-the-table clash in Christchurch.

The surprise appearance for Coastal was the All Black's first game in NZ since his return from Japan.

Melbourne Storm's nine-year winning streak against the Warriors continues, with victory in a game of fluctuating fortunes.

The Mystics have clung on to beat the Stars 51-49 in a close-run contest in Auckland.

A Chiefs side inspired by a rampaging Wallace Sititi upset the Hurricanes 30-19 to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues.

The Black Caps have crushed Uganda by nine wickets to notch their first win at the T20 cricket World Cup.

The Black Cap veteran has been reprimanded for an incident during his side's T20 World Cup match against the West Indies on Thursday.

Skipper Dalton Papali'i says his side has learned from their 2022 final experience: "We know what's on the line."

Team lists, kick-off time and predictions for tonight's clash in Wellington. Video

The Blues bludgeoned the Brumbies 34-20 to book a place in the Super Rugby Pacific final - but victory may have come at a cost.

New Zealand Warriors forward Mitchell Barnett has recommitted to the club to the end of the 2027 NRL season.

The home side gets a chance to avenge the recent dramatic loss to the Storm in Auckland tomorrow.