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Hurricanes nail home Super Rugby quarterfinal with big win over Highlanders
A treble of tries to winger Salesi Rayasi has given the Hurricanes a splendid end to the Super Rugby Pacific regular season with a 41-14 victory in Wellington.
Football Ferns beaten by classy Japan in Spain
The Football Ferns believe they have room to improve after a 2-0 loss to Japan in their first women's international friendly in Spain.
Hurricanes v Highlanders: All you need to know
Can the Canes lock in top spot? Here's all the info about today's Super Rugby Pacific game at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Video
Blues v Chiefs: All you need to know
The Blues need a win to grab top spot on the ladder - here's all the information about tonight's game. Video
June sports highlights: What's coming up
Everything you need to know about all the big sporting events this month.
White Ferns wicketkeeper gives up gloves to focus on charity
White Ferns wicketkeeper batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout is retiring.
New Zealand Rugby Players Association to forge ahead with separate body
The New Zealand Rugby Players Association intends to push ahead and establish its own body to run the game.
Ko and Korda struggle at US Open
New Zealand's Lydia Ko is among a couple of golf stars who have struggled during the opening round of the US Open in Pennsylvania.
Phoenix keeper linked with move to Premier League
Paulsen, who has impressed in his two seasons as the Phoenix stopper, is on the radar of a number of clubs.
Warriors eye home sellout record
The Warriors will just need to fill the stadium in their final three games to reach 14 consecutive sellouts for the season.
Moody in no mood to hang up the boots just yet
Crusaders veterans Joe Moody, Owen Franks and Ryan Crotty will play their final home game for the Christchurch-based Super Rugby side.
Record-setting run propels James Preston to Paris Olympics
James Preston's record-setting 800-metre run secures Olympic naming.
NZ Youth America's Cup crew in dramatic capsize
Four months out from the Youth America's Cup the team have had a dramatic day at training.
Māori Board support NZ Rugby governance reform: "We must be brave"
The Māori Rugby Board has joined the public stoush over governance of the game and it's backing New Zealand Rugby's plan.
Rugby players' threat to walk 'not helpful' - Review panel chair
The New Zealand Rugby Players Association has threatened to form a new body to govern the professional game if the provincial unions' proposal is accepted. Audio
Blues fail to get Beauden Barrett back for Super Rugby play-offs
Super Rugby Pacific says Beauden Barrett failed to meet the necessary requirements for dispensation.
Ross Filipo to coach Māori All Blacks
The Chiefs assistant coach has been named in the role ahead of a clash with Japan next month.
Kiwi Scott Dixon grabs podium finish at Indy 500
New Zealand driver Scott Dixon has finished third at the Indianapolis 500.
Fisher beats Carrington again in last regatta before Olympics
The match-up between the two New Zealanders was billed as the contest of the latest Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poland.
Injury-ravaged Warriors go 2 for 2 in nailbiter
It was their second straight NRL win with a gutsy 24-20 victory over the Dolphins in a game that went down to the wire.
Southern Steel inflict four-goal loss on Northern Mystics
The Southern Steel have overcome a late rally and brutal Northern Mystics defence to post their second win of the ANZ Premiership season.
Football Ferns head coach to miss matches over 'employment matter'
Jitka Klimková will miss the upcoming June international friendlies due to what NZ Football has described as an 'employment matter'.
Former Silver Ferns, ABs on board of new sporting integrity body
The Crown entity is charged with increasing safety and wellbeing in sport and preserving the fairness of competition.
Sir Peter Snell's NZ 800m record broken in Germany
Wellington runner James Preston has eclipsed Sir Peter's long-standing middle-distance national record.
Crusaders v Blues: All you need to know
The Blues can finally put an end to the Crusaders' challenging 2024 campaign in Christchurch tonight. Video