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Liam Lawson prepared to get the gloves off in F1 battle
Analysis - Liam Lawson may not have made too many friends on Monday but he certainly kept his name in the conversations post-race.
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Newest Wiki in international rugby league to debut for Kiwi Ferns
29 Oct 2024The Kiwi Ferns have named two debutants for the Pacific Championships clash against Papua New Guinea Orchids.
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Black Cap Kane Williamson to remain in NZ
29 Oct 2024Black Cap Kane Williamson won't travel to India as a precaution ahead of home summer.
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Kiwis make one change for Tonga
29 Oct 2024The Kiwis are limiting the changes for their must-win Pacific Championships game against Tonga.
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NBA: Steven Adams debuts in Rockets' win
29 Oct 2024After a lengthy time on the sidelines NZ's Steven Adams has finally played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
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Chiefs Manawa welcome back Kelly Brazier
29 Oct 2024Four-time world champion Kelly Brazier will return to Chiefs Manawa in 2025.
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Who will be the next Manchester United manager after Ten Hag?
29 Oct 2024Here are some of the leading candidates to replace sacked Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
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Sititi and Savea add 'massive amount' to ABs
29 Oct 2024They say steel sharpens steel and that seems to be the case for All Black loose forwards Wallace Sititi and Ardie Savea.
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Eden Carson 'hungry' for more White Ferns success
29 Oct 2024The White Ferns' T20 World Cup success has given young spin bowler Eden Carson a healthy dose of confidence just at the right time.
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Spain's Aitana Bonmati, Rodri win Ballon d'Or for best players in world
29 Oct 2024Bonmati won the women's crown for the second time while Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri has won the Ballon d'Or for best men's player.
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Liam Lawson apologises for rude Formula 1 gesture
29 Oct 2024Lawson gave Red Bull driver Sergio Perez the middle finger during the Mexican Grand Prix. Audio
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'Massacre': Oz media react to netball team's trouncing
29 Oct 2024Analysis - The Australian Diamonds talk about expecting to win whenever they step out on court, and that has been reflected in the reaction to their shock loss of the Constellation Cup.
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Manchester United sack manager Ten Hag after woeful start to the season
29 Oct 2024Manchester United appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim manager after sacking Erik ten Hag after terrible start to season.
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Cricket: Amelia Kerr returns home, in demand
28 Oct 2024The White Ferns allrounder might have returned to New Zealand with a little injury but she still feels on top of the world.
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'He needs to be a bit more humble' - Perez attacks NZ driver Liam Lawson
28 Oct 2024Struggling Sergio Perez took aim at New Zealand driver Liam Lawson, widely seen as a potential rival for his Red Bull Formula One seat, after the pair clashed at the Mexican's home race on Monday.
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Silver Ferns unlock potential in audacious series win over world champs
28 Oct 2024The Silver Ferns shock series win over the world champion Australians is the result of a side that's realising its full potential, says captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio.
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An unlikely hero shows why Auckland FC is needed
28 Oct 2024Analysis - Nando Pijnaker etched his name into Auckland FC folklore over the weekend, writes Mathew Nash.
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Fijian boxer's family clings to hope after bout sends him to hospital
Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, is in intensive care after a TKO defeat to China's Runqi Zhou in the IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title fight in Nadi.
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Cycling NZ ordered to pay Olympian legal costs
27 Sep 2024Mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell won her Olympic selection case - now she's been awarded legal costs over the "exceptional" circumstances.
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New Queensland Premier vows progress on Olympic stadium
28 Oct 2024David Crisafulli - who is being sworn in today - has already promised a new plan for the showpiece arena by early February.
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Formula One: Sainz wins Mexico City Grend Prix; Lawson 16th
28 Oct 2024Ferrari's Carlos Sainz has won the Mexico City Grand Prix after Red Bull's Formula One leader Max Verstappen was twice punished for his driving against title rival Lando Norris and finished sixth.
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Cricket: White Ferns level ODI series against India
28 Oct 2024The White Ferns have beaten India by 76 runs in the second one day cricket international in Ahmedabad, to level the three match series at 1-all.
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Black Caps' victory over India 'most pleasing' - Santner
28 Oct 2024The match-winner says beating India at their own game has made New Zealand's historic series win all the sweeter.
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Silver Ferns knock off world champs again
27 Oct 2024The Silver Ferns have won the Constellation Cup for just the third time after beating Australia 61-43 in the third Test of the series in Perth.
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As it happened: Silver Ferns claim Constellation Cup
27 Oct 2024The Silver Ferns have won the Constellation Cup for just the third time with a 61-43 victory over Australia.
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Impressive Kangaroos hold out Kiwis in tough Christchurch test
27 Oct 2024The clinical Kangaroos score four tries to beat the Kiwis 22-10 in Christchurch and book a place in the Pacific Championship final.
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Breakers unleash gutsy win over Kings in Sydney
27 Oct 2024The Breakers have rebounded from a heavy defeat three days earlier, to pip the Sydney Kings 93-89 and climb to second on the NBL standings.
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Rugby league: Australia 22, Kiwis 10
27 Oct 2024The Kangaroos defeated the Kiwis 22-10 at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, ending the team's winning streak at home.
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