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Liam Lawson outqualifies Red Bull rivals for Qatar sprint race
The Kiwi has qualified tenth for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race ahead of his key Red Bull rivals.
Dropped catches cost Black Caps as England close in
The tourists are well poised at stumps on day two of the first cricket test in Christchurch.
Hall of Fame recognising New Zealand's top cricketers to be launched
A Hall of Fame recognising the country's top cricketers will be launched ahead of the second test against England in Wellington next week.
All Black and Black Fern forwards dominate award finalists
Three All Black forwards and three Black Ferns forwards are up for the top honours at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
'We got killed': Breakers coach on massive loss
The Breakers have suffered a 109-71 loss at the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL to sour the debut of their new centre.
Axed All Blacks assistant joins Crusaders coaching staff
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar insists he holds no grudges for being sacked and said he's happy to be back in New Zealand rugby.
Joseph Parker to challenge for IBF belt - report
Eight years after winning the WBO heavyweight boxing title the New Zealand boxer could be set to get a crack at the IBF crown.
Williamson's return sees player of the series dropped
There's no room for Will Young, the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, for the first test against England.
Lifetime ban for NBL fan involved in fight with players
Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) has banned one fan for life and another for 10-years after they were involved in a fight with players.
Cricket: Crowe-Thorpe Trophy to recognise batting giants
New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour, when the three test series starts in Christchurch on Thursday.
Tall Blacks bounce back to seal Asia Cup spot
The victory against Chinese Taipei moves the Tall Blacks to three wins and one defeat and assures New Zealand of a place in next year's tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Phoenix beat Victory with brilliant strike from Barbarouses
A goal from veteran Kosta Barbarouses gave the Phoenix a 1-0 victory over the A-League competition leaders.
Blow for White Ferns with Plimmer out of Aussie ODI series
Promising White Ferns opening batter Georgia Plimmer will miss the Australia ODI series in New Zealand because of a groin injury.
UFC: Ulberg beats Swiss rival to climb inside top 10
New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Carlos Ulberg has enhanced his status with a hard-fought win over a Swiss rival at a UFC fight night event in Macau.
Campbell's fine form continues
The New Zealand golfer is well placed to defend his Hong Kong Open title after surging to the lead at the midway point.
Phoenix grab first points thanks to McCutcheon goal
Maya McCutcheon scored her first professional goal to inspire the Wellington Phoenix to their first win of the Women's A-League season.
Black Ferns assistant coach resigns after mixed season
Mike Delany has stepped down after a mixed season of results with the side.
Former Kiwi Fern Kathleen Wharton dies, aged 41
Wharton represented the Kiwi Ferns 14 times between 2008-19, winning a World Cup, and played 3 NRLW matches in 2019 for the Warriors.
Young Tauranga runner sets world leading time
Sam Ruthe broke the previous best time for a 15-year-old, set by Japan's Yota Mashiko in 1995, by 1.44 seconds.
Lydia Ko moves onto leaderboard in richest event on LPGA Tour
The Kiwi has made a good start to the season-ending tournament.
All Blacks v Italy: Robertson names near full-strength side
There's no let-up for the last test of the tour, with the All Blacks bringing out their big guns. Audio
Tall Blacks upset by Philippines
The Tall Blacks have suffered their first ever loss to the Philippines, going down 93-89 in Manilla in their Asia Cup qualifier.
NRL: Warriors 2025 draw released
Kicking off with a historic clash in Las Vegas, the Warriors will also take an Anzac Day clash to Christchurch for the first time, playing Newcastle on 25 April.
Rising star Mathis called into All Blacks Sevens
Coach Tomasi Cama has named his squad for the first two tournaments of the season.
Forbes and Laidlaw to be inducted into rugby's Hall of Fame
Two former New Zealand rugby players will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.