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NZRL mourns death of former Kiwis captain Roy Christian
Roy Christian, a record-setting rugby league Test captain for the Kiwis during the 1960 and 70s, has died.
Black Caps final ODI rained off
The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned because of rain.
Hockey: Simon Child signs off from Black Sticks
All-time Black Sticks great Simon Child retires from international hockey.
Kiwi speedgolfer extends 10-year streak at World Championships
McKinnon won the championship in Japan and attributes her success to her last year of training.
Football: Longo down but not out for Phoenix, but season over for Lake
Fears the Phoenix women's captain could have been facing a prolonged time on the sidelines have eased.
Bracewell ban highlights 'real threat' of recreational drug use - Commission
New Zealand's Sport Integrity Commission says recreational drug use can pose a real threat to the health and safety of athletes and their team-mates. Audio
All Blacks and Black Ferns miss out on Player of the Year nominations
All Blacks loosie Wallace Sititi does make the finalists for Men's Breakthrough Player of the year.
Football: All Whites get job done with win over Samoa
The All Whites have ticked the first box in their quest to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Samoa 8-nil in Auckland.
Basketball: Breakers release Freddie Gillespie
The release clears the way for former NBA centre Tacko Fall, who has been awaiting a roster spot to become available.
Cricket: Doug Bracewell served one-month ban for cocaine use
The former Black Cap received a one-month ban from cricket earlier this year, after testing positive for cocaine.
New Zealand has a rider back in MotoGP
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealander contracted to compete in the FIM Moto3 World Championship.
Williamson back for Black Caps as Patel misses out
As Williamson returns, one of the star performers in the historic series win over India, spinner Ajaz Patel, has been dropped.
All Blacks to wear white for Sunday morning’s test
The All Blacks will be in their change jerseys for the clash against the dark blue-clad French, for a challenge the French coach is calling "immense".
Black Cap Tim Southee retires from test cricket
Black Caps stalwart Tim Southee will end his test career following the upcoming series against England.
Kiwi Fern Annessa Biddle up for international award
Kiwi Ferns second rower Annessa Biddle is among the finalists for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award.
Ardie Savea moves to openside as ABs team named
Scott Robertson has named his side to face France this Sunday morning in Paris. Here are all the details.
Basketball: Getting girls court time comes with unique spin
Basketball New Zealand hopes to get girls picking up a ball in summer and sticking with it in the winter months.
Record demand for Women's RWC tickets
Not surprisingly with the event being held in England most demand is for the host's games.
Black Caps well beaten in rain-affected ODI
The Black Caps have been beaten by Sri Lanka by 45 runs in a rain-affected opening ODI in Dambulla. Audio
Emma Raducanu and world’s top doubles duo head for ASB Classic
British tennis star Emma Raducanu will make her third straight appearance at Auckland's ASB Classic.
'This year has been incredible': Another golf award for Lydia Ko
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has added another award to her illustrious career.
Dream come true as Japan born sailor joins New Zealand SailGP
"I was a bit shocked actually," Takahashi said of finding out he made the Black Foils team. "And now I am just elated, it's a real honour."
Club rugby player banned for breaking anti-doping rules
A Dunedin club rugby player has been suspended for importing a banned substance.
Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI's, Milne called in
Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the three match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
'It's been a heck of a ride' - Kiwi golfer claims $2.1m prize
Steven Alker has had a big payday on the seniors Champions Tour in Arizona.