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NRL: Warriors women to make Waikato home
Warriors women to play majority of home games in Hamilton.
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White Ferns captain extends time out from game
12:49 pm todayWhite Ferns captain Sophie Devine is extending her break from cricket.
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Danny Lee to make long-awaited return to NZ Open
7:59 am todayDanny Lee is set to make a highly anticipated return to the New Zealand Open in Queenstown next week, his first since turning professional 16 years ago.
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Wānaka skier Finley Melville Ives wins Freeski World Cup
6:29 am todayEighteen-year-old Finley Melville Ives has become the youngest New Zealander to win a FIS Freeski World Cup with a dream run in the Freeski Halfpipe in Calgary.
![Men’s FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup podium in Calgary [L-R] Nick Goepper (USA) 2nd, Finley Melville Ives (NZL) 1st, Alex Ferreira (USA) 3rd.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--0TWIsamZ--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_576/v1739724803/4KBWBOK_Image_One_Men_s_Freeski_Halfpipe_World_Cup_Podium_credit_FIS_Park_Pipe_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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Super start to Super Rugby Pacific: What we learned from the opening round
16 Feb 2025The first weekend had close games, upsets, big performances and entertaining rugby across the board. Video
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'Outstanding' fast bowler in good shape ahead of Champions Trophy
16 Feb 2025Black Caps senior players are buoyed by the bowling form of pace man Will O'Rourke ahead of the Champions Trophy which begins on Wednesday.
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Seven things we learned from the Warriors' win over Storm
16 Feb 2025The Auckland side ran in seven tries and kept their rivals scoreless in the first half, but could not add to their score in the second.
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Chris Wood scores again, Forest suffer top-four blow
16 Feb 2025Fulham put a dent in Nottingham Forest's Premier League top-four aspirations as defender Calvin Bassey's first goal of the season sealed a deserved 2-1 home win for the London club on Sunday. Audio
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Sinner accepts three-month doping ban
16 Feb 2025World tennis number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month doping ban.
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‘We'd got ourselves comfortable’ – Blues lament first up loss
16 Feb 2025The defending champs were taken down a peg by a fired-up Chiefs side at Eden Park.
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Super Rugby recap: Moana go down in Perth in 12-try epic
16 Feb 2025Ardie Savea's first game as captain ended in heartbreaking defeat to the Force.
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A-League recap: Auckland FC v Western United
15 Feb 2025Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies win thriller over Drua in Suva
15 Feb 2025Two tries to Luke Reimer at the death sealed a dramatic win for the Australian side.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs beat the Blues
15 Feb 2025In a physical, low scoring game, Damian McKenzie was the difference for the visitors
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As it happened: Warriors dominate Storm
15 Feb 2025First-half try doubles from Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Ali Leiataua have propelled NZ Warriors to a 36-10 pre-season win over Melbourne Storm at Hamilton - their final hitout before…
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New Zealand cyclist beats time trial record with seconds in hand
15 Feb 2025Ellesse Andrews set a world record as NZ's endurance riders dominated on the final day of the Oceania track cycling championships in Brisbane.
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NRL Pre-season: Warriors v Storm what you need to know
15 Feb 2025The visitors from across the Tasman have left their first-graders at home for their visit to Hamilton.
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Hey Presto - debut halfback pinches a hat-trick against his hometown team
15 Feb 2025The feeling for Hurricanes fans would've been extra bitter knowing Kyle Preston is a Wellingtonian.
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Super Rugby Pacific Blues v Chiefs: What you need to know
15 Feb 2025Team lists, key info and news for this weekend's feature match. Video
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Black Caps beat Pakistan to win Tri-Nations ODI title
15 Feb 2025The Black Caps beat hosts Pakistan by five wickets in Karachi in a major boost ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Waratahs pip Highlanders in thriller
14 Feb 2025The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.
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As it happened: A-League football - Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
14 Feb 2025Follow all the action from AAMI Park, Melbourne.
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Incredible debut from Preston inspires Crusaders to victory
14 Feb 2025The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.
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Black Caps fast bowler Ben Sears ruled out of Champions Trophy
14 Feb 2025Ben Sears' Champions Trophy is over before it starts, with the Black Caps fast bowler ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Motor racing ace's Chevrolet involved in crash
14 Feb 2025Shane van Gisbergen is likely to need a back-up car for Daytona 500 after his Chevrolet got dinged in a lead-up race smash.
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Revisiting the Black Caps' Champions Trophy triumph
14 Feb 2025One of the bravest knocks in New Zealand's white ball history set up the win 25 years ago. RNZ looks back at the Kiwis' success.
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Shoulders, knees and toes: Super Rugby's long injury list
14 Feb 2025Squads are already banged up as the season begins - and the entertainment factor could be to blame.
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What's in store as Super Rugby season kicks off tonight
14 Feb 2025Can the Crusaders return to the top of the pile and will the Blues can go back to back?
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