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Will Liam Lawson find the Red Bull window before it shuts?
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits time is running out if he is to make an impression with the Red Bull team in Formula 1.
All Whites coach sensed something special from his side
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley said he felt a very good performance by his side was on the cards as the completed the first step in qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup.
How will All Whites cope with favourites tag in World Cup qualifiers?
The All Whites have their best opportunity to qualify for another FIFA World Cup when they start the Oceania play-offs tonight.
At 24, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is feeling her age
The Olympic champion will compete in her fifth Park and Pipe World Championships over the next week.
Liam Lawson on his Melbourne crash: 'We took a chance'
Liam Lawson admits he struggled in the opening Formula One round in Australia and in the end that was an understatement. Audio
What Liam Lawson has to do in F1 in 2025
Analysis: Lawson is team-mate to four time defending champion Max Verstappen and starting this weekend in Melbourne the 23-year-old has a job to do as the team's number two driver.
'This time last year I felt lost': sprinter Tiaan Whelpton
2025 feels so much better for Canterbury sprinter Tiaan Whelpton.
Runner Maia Ramsden pushes through 'growing pains' and onto the world champs
The transition from collegiate to professional runner has had it's challenges, but Maia Ramsden is now reaping the rewards.
Scott Dixon: 'It sucks to get beat and I hate it'
Two New Zealand drivers at opposite ends of the motor racing spectrum will meet up this weekend as the new IndyCars Series gets underway.
Olympic triathlete says "downtime allowed me to think about what I really wanted"
Olympian Nicole van der Kaay is bringing back the fun in 2025. Audio
Halberg Sports Awards: Who's in line for the Supreme Award?
A highly-contested Sportswoman of the Year category should produce the supreme winner, writes Barry Guy. Audio
'A lot has changed': Tom Walsh reflects and looks ahead to return
The shot put star admits 2025 is going to be different for him but nothing has changed as far as his ambitions are concerned.
Skier Alice Robinson on being brave at world champs
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson admits she's probably been a bit braver this season, hoping that will help her at the World Championships in Austria.
Zach Gallagher gets "a bit of stick" for move from Crusaders to Hurricanes
New Hurricanes lock Zach Gallagher thought long and hard about leaving the Crusaders and moving north.
Runner Sam Tanner 'feeling good' for first time in over a year
An achilles injury wrecked his build-up to the Paris Olympics but it's been smooth sailing this summer for the middle distance runner.
'I love the battle': Kosta Barbarouses on goal scoring
Wellington Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses is a goal scorer and he has the swagger to go with it.
Olympic champion shelves his gold medal
Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr admits it's time to move on from his Paris success.
White Ferns star on the road to recovery
Opening batter Georgia Plimmer has been sidelined for the last six weeks with a stress fracture in her hip.
Kiwi David Nyika promises fireworks in titles fight against Aussie rival
The former sparring partners will square off for the IBF and The Ring cruiserweight belts on the Gold Coast on Wednesday.
Liam Lawson's 'very emotional' first call to dad
The New Zealand driver admits the last few days have been surreal since finding out that he'll be driving alongside world champion Max Verstappen next year. Audio
Southland teen hyped to take on best motorcylists in world
Teenage Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has had to grow up quickly over the last couple of years and even more responsibility will fall on his young shoulders in 2025.
Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull, makes way for Liam Lawson
The Kiwi is considered the leading contender to replace him in 2025.
Williamson sets up Black Caps' push for victory
Another century on his most successful ground has propelled New Zealand into a dominant position heading into the fourth day of the final test against England.
Hayden Wilde to take two-year break
The triathlete is to step back from the Olympic distance to refresh himself for another tilt at a gold.
Taupō finally gets to host Ironman 70.3 World Champs
For one athlete a lot has changed since she was meant to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō.