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Nine reporter apologises to Djokovic over 'insulting' comments
Reporter Tony Jones has said sorry to Novak Djokovic after the tennis great boycotted an interview over "insulting and offensive comments".
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Calls for SailGP to become long-term fixture in Auckland
10:08 am todayAUT sport and recreation professor Dr Mark Orams said the large crowds that turned out showed the growing popularity of sailing.
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Kiwi golfer pockets $1.8m as runner-up in Dubai
6:24 am todayDaniel Hillier's emotions were "bittersweet" after finishing a narrow runner-up at the rich Dubai Desert Classic.
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Wood on target again for high-flying Nottingham Forest
7:03 am todayChris Wood scored his 14th goal of the English Premier League season as Nottingham Forest beat Southampton to continue a fairytale run.
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Djokovic protests against broadcaster after reporter's 'mockery'
2:52 am todayNovak Djokovic has said he will avoid doing interviews on court at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from the Nine Network
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Aussies rule Waitematā Harbour with dominant SailGP Auckland victory
19 Jan 2025But the Black Foils have vowed to bounce back from their disappointment at Sydney next month.
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Australia claim SailGP victory on Kiwi waters
19 Jan 2025The Black Foils fell behind their rivals to finish fifth overall.
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Wellington Phoenix grab dramatic last-gasp win over Jets
19 Jan 2025Wellington Phoenix scored in the eighth and final minute of extra time to complete a stunning 3-2 A-League win over Newcastle.
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Gate eyes first World Tour race at Tour Down Under
19 Jan 2025Aaron Gate will tick another box in his storied cycling career when he contests the UCI Tour Down Under.
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Surfing teen wins national champs
19 Jan 2025Dunedin teenager Alexis Owen caused a major upset at the national surfing championships, snatching the title from Billy Stairmand.
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Football: Liverpool extend Premier League lead with late win
19 Jan 2025Nottingham Forest can join second-place Arsenal on 44 points if they beat bottom side Southampton on Sunday, after the Gunners 2-2 draw with Villa.
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Tien matches Nadal as Monfils defies age at Austalian Open
19 Jan 2025American Learner Tien kept the teenage revolution going at the Australian Open by reaching the fourth round after 38-year-old Gael Monfils had made a big statement for the old guard.
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Sadowski-Synnott back on the podium
19 Jan 2025Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has claimed the 10th World Cup podium of her career, with a second-place finish at the prestigious LAAX Open Slopestyle in Switzerland.
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Daniel Hillier in front in Dubai Desert Classic
19 Jan 2025New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier has grabbed the lead after the third round of the $16 million Dubai Desert Classic.
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'Snakes and ladders': Late victory saves Black Foils from SailGP disaster
18 Jan 2025A blustery day on the Waitematā had the Kiwis in deep water, but they pulled themselves back from the brink.
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Auckland FC crush competition leaders to go back on top
18 Jan 2025Auckland FC have hammered Melbourne City in Auckland.
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NZ win final SailGP race of day
19 Jan 2025New Zealand's Black Foils took the final race on Saturday but Australia are at the top of the standings at the end of day one.
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'Never had a bad day at work': Kiwi first woman to be a Lord's groundskeeper
18 Jan 2025From a farm in rural Canterbury to cricket's home, Meg Lay told Summer Weekends she is working her dream job. Audio
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Auckland FC soar back in 3-0 victory
18 Jan 2025Follow all the action from Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland.
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Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit
18 Jan 2025The Serbian said he would like to see entertainment during breaks in play, starting with dancers.
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'I love the community around surfing' - Expert reveals the secrets of his photography
Craig Levers says capturing world class photos is not about equipment or training, but about recognising the right moment to hit the shutter.
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What you need to know about SailGP Auckland
18 Jan 2025The world's best sailors are gathered on the Waitematā Harbour in a high-speed pursuit of excellence. Here are all the details.
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Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law dies at 84
18 Jan 2025Law, known as "The King", became the only Scotsman to win the Ballon d'Or and the European Player of the Year award.
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Demystifying competition surfing
18 Jan 2025What is the priority system? Who decides which surfer gets to ride a wave? How are rides scored? RNZ's Taranaki Whanganui reporter sat down with Surfing New Zealand chief executive Ben Kennings.
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Injury forces Osaka out again, Sabalenka and Alcaraz impress
18 Jan 2025Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a wobbly display to reach the Australian Open fourth round while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were at their dazzling best.
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Haaland seeks legacy at Manchester City with new 10-year contract
18 Jan 2025It will keep him at the club until 2034, as the Norwegian striker seeks the opportunity to build a legacy with the English champions.
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Women ready to take helm for SailGP's future
17 Jan 2025SailGP's first female driver may be just the foot in the door needed for other women to follow.
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Tennis: Sabalenka sneaks past Tauson in Australian Open
17 Jan 2025The defending champion shrugged off a shaky display to fight her way into the fourth round of the Australian Tennis Open.
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