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Wellington Phoenix coach waiting to speak with player who quit
Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple says he'll reach out to departed midfielder Chloe Knott at some stage.
MotoGP goes racing with sustainable fuel
Former New Zealand motorbike star Simon Crafar has been impressed with the development of sustainable fuels in racing.
Crafar's career in motorcycling fuelled by family
Former top New Zealand motorcyclist Simon Crafar says he will be forever grateful to his parents for helping him to achieve a childhood dream.
Study and Olympic dream no problem for young athlete
Finishing off a degree at Harvard and trying to qualify for the Olympics is something young New Zealand runner Maia Ramsden is taking in her stride.
Tall Blacks face massive task to get to Olympics
The Tall Blacks face a monumental task to qualify for next year's Olympic Games.
NZ Football wants South Island A-League club
New Zealand Football believes the country could sustain three professional clubs competing in the A-League. Audio
Time for All Whites to step up on international stage
All Whites assistant coach Simon Elliott says now is the time for the side to take the next step on the international stage.
Melbourne Cup veteran Walker remembers special race
It's the biggest horse race in Australasia, but as far as former New Zealand jockey Michael Walker was concerned, it was just another race.
Tennis: Erin Routliffe eyes Olympic dream
A spectacular three months is set to propel New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe towards one of her career goals.
Women's rugby set for historic weekend
Women's rugby takes a step forward this weekend with the introduction of a new global competition.
Wellington Phoenix women ready for new A-League season
The Wellington Phoenix have sent out a call for fans to get behind the women's team, but realise they will play a big part in that happening.
Luuka Jones; 'I want to enjoy the experience of my last Olympic games'
White water paddler Luuka Jones has ticked off her aim for the season, but for the second straight year she's had to do it tough.
NZ SailGP team back after French disaster
The New Zealand SailGP team will make it to the start line in Spain this weekend...but only just. Video
Cricket World Cup opener chance to move on from 2019 final
Some painful memories may have surfaced for New Zealand cricket fans on the eve of the World Cup in India.
Ryan Fox on St Andrews: "It's amazing to be back as champion"
Auckland golfer Ryan Fox returns to one of his favourite courses this week as the defending champion.
Cricket World Cup - History, format and favourites
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will run from 5 October to 19 November in India. Here's what you need to know about the biggest tournament in cricket.
Williamson on course for World Cup opener
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson could yet play in New Zealand's world cup opener against England next week.
Jones experiences highs and lows at world champs
New Zealand white water paddler Luuka Jones admits to some mixed emotions after her World Canoe Slalom Championship campaign in London.
Kiwi out to give all athletes a chance to be their best
Athletics is one of the glamour sports on the world stage, but for many nations having athletes competing at the highest level is nothing more than a dream.
Luuka Jones more relaxed as she chases fifth Olympics
With eleven world championships under her belt Luuka Jones can afford to take a relatively relaxed approach into the Canoe Slalom World Championships.
George Beamish is more than a steeplechaser
New Zealand middle distance runner George Beamish doesn't want to be pigeonholed as a steeplechaser, but for now that's the event he's hoping for glory in.
Remaining calm and clear when things are going bad is the key to success
New Zealand sailor Jo Aleh says she's generally an excitable person, but she has to curb that enthusiasim when she's onboard.
Weightlifters overcoming major obstacles to get to Olympics
A group of New Zealand weightlifters are on an extensive and expensive journey in the hope of getting to next year's Olympics.
Olympic eights champion Tom Mackintosh sets his sights on single sculls
Why not go from the biggest boat to the smallest boat... that was the thinking of rower Tom Mackintosh as he made a return to the sport.
US experience helps young rower get to world champs
New Zealand rower Ella Cossill admits she wouldn't be where she is now if she hadn't gone to the United States to row.