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Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell were closing on a century partnership for the fourth wicket as the Black Caps stretched their lead over Australia to 149 runs.

The Wellington's Phoenix's unbeaten run has come to a crashing halt in the A-League after a 1-0 defeat to mid-table Melbourne City.

The Chiefs have been handed their first loss in Super Rugby Pacific this season with a 25-19 defeat to the Reds in Brisbane.

Hurricanes' administators have denied the Poua's latest haka is criticising the government and say people have misconstrued the challenge.

The Hurricanes Poua have again called out the government in a haka, and Winston Peters has said the team may "lose support" by "going woke".

Fourteen wickets fell on the opening day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and Australia at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

The Blues Women say they have bigger things to think about as they face a showdown with Chiefs Manawa this weekend.

The Hurricanes will apologise to the government over a haka performed by its women's side, the Poua, labelling it redneck.

The Hurricanes are investigating the women's team haka that criticised the coalition government labelling it "redneck"