Latest Sports news
Women in Sport

'World-leading': New study addresses concussion risks for female athletes
The new technology installed will detect signs of concussion from blood.

Frustrated Silver Ferns taking offshore club offers seriously
Kate Heffernan says the ANZ Premiership's murky future means players will look abroad.

Hobbs breaks Oceania record once again, goes sub 11 seconds
The Kiwi athlete broke the NZ and Oceania 100m record with a time of 10.94 seconds.
Rugby

Opinion: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
NZ Rugby considers relocating headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition
Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.

O’Connor returns as Wallabies prepare for British and Irish Lions
The first test against the Lions is set for July 19 in Brisbane.
Football
NRL
Latest in Racing
Golf

Lydia Ko misses cut at Evian Championship after tough second round
Lydia Ko shot six bogeys in her second round, missing the cut at Evian.

'A special place': Dame Lydia Ko reflects 10 years on from first major win
'This is always going to be a special place for me regardless of how I play.'

'Like a reunion': What's changed upon Ryan Fox's return to Europe
Fox comes into this week's Scottish Open ranked inside the world's top 30.
Netball
Rowing

‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best
How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.

Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade
The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
Basketball
Motorsport
Cricket

‘World-class performer’: Ajaz Patel thrown Black Caps lifeline by new coach
‘I don’t think he’s ever let the team down’.

‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub
The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.

South African captain declares short of breaking Lara's test record
Wiaan Mulder declared 33 runs short of Brian Lara's Test record out of respect.
Tennis
Latest in Premium Sport

Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition
Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.

All Blacks vs France: Where the second test can be won
Ardie Savea assumes the captaincy, and one of the most anticipated AB debuts awaits.

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection
OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.
More Sports news

X Games success: Jessica Ready secures third place in Utah
Teenage street skater Jessica Ready placed third at the X Games in Utah. Ready has returned home after her successful performance. Video / Dean Purcell

'Bringing that impact off the bench': McKenzie on battle for No 10 jersey
The 62-test All Black knows he has to remain patient.

Racing’s two codes look to join forces
The thoroughbred and harness racing codes were once staunch rivals. Not any more.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test
Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.

Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye
Horner's tearful speech in Milton Keynes marked his sudden sacking.

Former All White pleads guilty over A-League betting scandal
Clayton Lewis had previously pleaded not guilty.
Partner content

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky
They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno
Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply
Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.