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'Sold something they do not own': Team NZ responds to stinging Alinghi accusations
Team NZ responded to Alinghi, Athena Racing and American Magic with a swift statement.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby
Patrick Tuipulotu has re-signed with the Blues and NZ Rugby until 2028.
State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener
The Blues have drawn first blood, with a convincing win over the Maroons.
'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.
Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
Women in Sport
Opinion: The kit that fits - The century-old debate about women's sportswear
OPINION: Why do female athletes still have to dress to please men?
Opinion: It's the superstar players that attract fans, not the sport
NZ Rugby uses a three-player rule in promotions to limit individual star power.
'I don't know how many I scored': Woodman-Wickliffe after creating Black Ferns history
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became the Black Ferns' all time leading try-scorer.
Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.
'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby
Patrick Tuipulotu has re-signed with the Blues and NZ Rugby until 2028.
Football
Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation
Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.
Inside the Rovers: The Running Man
Code-swapper Christian Leopard opens up about his love of football, as cricket goes on the backburner.
NRL
'Feed the faith': Reviewing Warriors' Wendy's range – the experts' assessment
Tom Ale, Adam Pompey and Luke Metcalf got to taste-test the burgers.
'He's a freak': Warriors in awe of Leka Halasima
The teenager is quickly emerging as one of the NRL's hottest prospects.
Latest in Racing
Young trotter has the power to keep winning at Alexandra Park
The new Metro series has breathed life into Alexandra Park's winter racing.
Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory
New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.
Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.
Golf
'Good problems to have': Why chaos still reigns for Ryan Fox
Fox returns to action with his sights set on some of the PGA Tour's biggest events.
The final hurdle: Ko seeks elusive US Open win for grand slam
Lydia Ko seeks her first US Open title, starting Friday at Erin Hills.
Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.
Netball
Rowing
Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
Watch: Rowing NZ University Championships
Watch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head.
On The Up: The full 100 – New Zealand's greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years
Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.
Basketball
Motorsport
Cricket
Cricket side bowled out for two after conceding 426
Richmond’s fourth XI won the toss and elected to bowl.
‘I want to play for NZ’: Contract rebel Ferguson not giving up on Black Caps
The 33-year-old has his sights on the 2027 T20 World Cup.
'Valuable insight': Southee's new role with England cricket team
Tim Southee joins England cricket as a specialist skills consultant.
Tennis
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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.
Breakthrough Blues star who could seize All Blacks vacancy
Exciting propping prospect Josh Fusitu'a is challenging for national honours.
'It's worrisome': NZF under fire for overlooking female coaches
Michael Mayne was appointed head coach from a shortlist of four men.
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Herald NOW Sports Update: May 29 2025
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'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.
Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
F1 driver ratings: Where does Lawson rank eight races into season?
Eight races into the season, the Telegraph ranks the F1 field.
The final hurdle: Ko seeks elusive US Open win for grand slam
Lydia Ko seeks her first US Open title, starting Friday at Erin Hills.
Steve Corica named Coach of the Year after historic season with Auckland FC
Auckland FC lost 2-0 to Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart Stadium.
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