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Podmore's mood test showed 'really concerning scores' inquest hears
25 Nov 2024Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.
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Test timeline: Black Caps vs England
26 Nov 2024It may not quite have the rich history and traditions of the Ashes but New Zealand and England have almost a century of strong test rivalry.
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Brilliant Bumrah leads India to thumping win over Australia in first test
26 Nov 2024India overcame an unpromising start to thrash Australia by 295 runs in Perth, laying down the gauntlet for the rest of the series.
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Jordan v Jonah head to head: Who is the greater try scorer?
25 Nov 2024How do Will Jordan's 38 test tries stack up against the legendary Jonah Lomu? Video
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All Blacks' Wallace Sititi caps stellar year with World Rugby award
25 Nov 2024Springboks flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was named World Rugby's men's player of the year, with Wallace Sititi taking out the men's breakthrough player award.
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Lydia Ko comes up just short in LPGA Tour's richest tournament
25 Nov 2024The Kiwi golfer turned in the round of the day but it wasn't quite enough.
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Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory
25 Nov 2024Italian Jannik Sinner has completed a remarkable season by sealing his country a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands.
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Robertson renews call to change overseas-based player ban
25 Nov 2024The All Blacks coach made the call after his side's unimpressive win over Italy, which came a week after their narrow defeat to France.
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Trent Boult goes for $2.5m in IPL auction
25 Nov 2024Two other New Zealanders went on the opening day with the Stephen Fleming-coached Chennai Super Kings picking up Devon Conway for $1.27m and Rachin Ravindra for $813,000.
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Mary Fowler pulls out of Matildas friendlies due to physical and mental health reasons
25 Nov 2024Matildas star Mary Fowler has pulled out of Australia's friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei to focus on her mental and physical health.
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F1: Max Verstappen hails most impressive season, if not the best
25 Nov 2024Max Verstappen hailed 2024 as his most impressive Formula One season, if not the best, after winning his fourth successive title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Audio
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Rugby: Scotland beat Australia 27-13
25 Nov 2024Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try-scoring record for Scotland as they ended the Wallabies' hopes of a Grand Slam.
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Peter Burling leads NZ to victory in Dubai SailGP opener
25 Nov 2024The win marks New Zealand's third straight victory in the championship's season-opening event, held off Port Mina Rashid.
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Razor's thoughts on Perenara's hīkoi support haka
24 Nov 2024"He said it's sign of unity," Scott Robertson says of the All Black's message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi protests.
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NZ sides top the A-League table
24 Nov 2024They took down their Australian rivals - but soon must face each other in a showdown.
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Verstappen takes fourth F1 title, Lawson 16th
24 Nov 2024The Dutch driver has clinched the championship for the fourth year in a row, while NZer Liam Lawson has limped to 16th.
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A-League: Auckland topple Macarthur
24 Nov 2024Guillermo May scored the goal but the defensive effort was immense again from Auckland.
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Phoenix beat Victory with brilliant strike from Barbarouses
24 Nov 2024A goal from veteran Kosta Barbarouses gave the Phoenix a 1-0 victory over the A-League competition leaders.
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Blow for White Ferns with Plimmer out of Aussie ODI series
24 Nov 2024Promising White Ferns opening batter Georgia Plimmer will miss the Australia ODI series in New Zealand because of a groin injury.
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The man behind the fastest-moving women's sports league in the country
3 Nov 2024The Tauihi women's basketball league has tripled attendance and added its first international team. Is it a big, bold beacon for other sports to follow - or is some of it bluster?
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A very rare All Black political statement
24 Nov 2024Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.
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Phoenix are top of the league
24 Nov 2024Coach Giancarlo Italiano wanted to see successful back-to-back performances to boost their A-League season.
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All Blacks struggle past Italy
24 Nov 2024New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy on Saturday as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less than impressive victory.
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Wales loss to Boks mounts pressure on coach Gatland
24 Nov 2024South Africa eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts.
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