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Northern Mystics survive send-off of their captain in ANZ Premiership opener
The defending champion Northern Mystics have fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition after rallying back to post a 12-goal win against the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in their ANZ…
Fox within sight of lead at US Masters midway point
The Kiwi sits poised five shots off the lead in a share of eighth place after two rounds of the US Masters.
Super Rugby Aupiki final: All you need to know
The Blues Women and Chiefs Manawa face off at Eden Park, here's everything you need to know. Video
Dunedin swimmer breaks 12-year-old national record for backstroke
Dunedin backstroker Kane Follows snuck under a national record and clocked an Olympic qualifying time at the national swimming championships.
Blunders cost Crusaders dearly in loss to Waratahs
The defending champions have crashed to a 43-40 loss to the Waratahs, for their sixth defeat of the season.
Phoenix make history as Surman delivers at the death
The Wellington Phoenix scored late to lodge a 1-0 win against the Melbourne Victory.
Team NZ's America's Cup boat finally emerges
After 10 months under construction Team New Zealand's boat to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year, has emerged at the team's Wynyard Point base in Auckland.
Depleted Black Caps side to tour Pakistan loses two more players
The Black Caps have lost two key players to injury ahead of the side's five-match T20 tour of Pakistan.
Fast-starting Fox sixth after US Masters opening round
The Kiwi golfer's exceptional start featured birdies on each of the first three holes, followed by a brilliant eagle on the par-five eighth hole at Augusta.
First New Zealand athletes named for Paris Paralympics
Three seasoned Paralympians and a rising sprinter are the first New Zealanders unveiled to compete at this year's Paralympic Games.
Clareburt breaks 12-year-old record for 400m freestyle
However, his swim at the national swimming championships fell short of an Olympic qualifying time.
Phoenix get into 'knockout mentality' for rest of season
Coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his Wellington Phoenix to have a knockout mentality for the rest of their A-League campaign.
History-making wrestler finds greener pastures after dropping rugby
Tayla Ford gave up a potential rugby career to achieve her Olympic wrestling dream.
Netball New Zealand to review trans-gender exemptions
It comes after World Netball's ban on trans women in international competition.
Auckland swimmer breaks record and goes under Olympic qualifying time
Hazel Ouwehand has continued her record breaking run at the NZ Swimming Championships, going under an Olympic qualifying time in the process.
First New Zealand female wrestler named for Olympics
"It's a dream come true," says Nelson-born Tayla Ford, who has been selected for this year's Games in Paris.
Hazel Ouwehand smahes butterfly record at swimming nationals
Auckland swimmer Hazel Ouwehand smashed a New Zealand butterfly record at the national championships and is eyeing Olympic qualificiation.
Perenara takes over from Roigard for Chiefs game
One All Black out, one in for the Hurricanes
Wellington Phoenix ready to bounce back from costly error
Wellington Phoenix players are "massively" disappointed an uncharacteristic defensive error contributed to loss that knocked them off the top of the A-League.
Super Rugby: Lomani cops six-week ban for elbow strike
Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani has been slapped with a long stint on the sideline, while teammate Jone Koroiduadua gets two weeks for headbutt. Audio
Swimmers make Olympic and Paralympic qualifying times at national champs
Three athletes swam Olympic and Paralympic qualifying times on day one of the National Champs in Hawkes Bay.
Frustrated Football Ferns held to a goalless draw by Thailand
The Ferns were unable to clinch what would have been their 100th international victory.
America's Cup E-Series a new pathway to the oldest yachting competition
America's Cup is entering the e-sports arena with launch of its AC Sailing video game.
Venues for Black Caps tests against England announced
Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton will host New Zealand's three ICC World Championship tests against England at the end of the year.
'No regrets': Paralympian calls time on golden career
World and Paralympic shot put champion Lisa Adams has decided to retire from the sport with immediate effect.