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Hoskins Sotutu also returns for the defending champs in their crunch match against the in form Crusaders.

Aumua will remain with Hurricanes for two more years.

Black Ferns 15s and Sevens star Sarah Hirini won't have a crack at another Rugby World Cup title.

Scott Robertson has thrown his support behind NZ Rugby's stance of not selecting players based overseas.

White Ferns welcome back leading players Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine for T20 series against Australia.

The Premier League star's heart will forever be in New Zealand, which may see him return home to play.

Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar both failed to finish the opening Formula 1 round in Melbourne at the weekend.

World Rowing plans to introduce a mixed boat category for upcoming major championships.

The incident happened during the T20 series opener when Khushdil barged into the back of bowler Zak Foulkes.

Eight New Zealanders will be involved in NCAA Men's and Women's Division 1 basketball tournaments this month.

"There's a few things I look back on and kick myself on technically," skipper Peter Burling said after the race.

Tauranga's Sam Ruthe is lining up a world record attempt.

Double world champion Ally Wollaston produced a fast finish to snatch the omnium title at the UCI Nations Cup in Turkey.

Kosta Barbarouses scored the equaliser shortly before half-time with his 101st A-League goal.

The Black Caps have crushed Pakistan in the first of their five-match T20 series by nine wickets at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Captain Suzie Bates spearheads White Ferns as they beat Sri Lanka in Christchurch T20.

Wellington's Paul Temple described the result as an "injustice" after conceding in the 98th minute and losing 2-1 to Sydney FC.

Gordon Chan Kum Tong is seen in footage on social media confronting two Warriors fans.

New Zealand riders have won two medals on the opening day of the UCI Track Nations Cup in Turkey.

Zoi Sydowski-Synnott has secured another big title.

The White Ferns have been hammered by Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Christchurch.

Interim Football Ferns coach continues to explore depth of talent available to play for New Zealand.

Wanaka freeskier Luca Harrington has been crowned the Big Air World Cup champion after finishing third in the season-ending event in France.

Three former test referees are set to be honoured, but New Zealand Rugby is still seeking descendants of others.

Kiwi basketball player Steven Adams was ejected from his latest NBA game after getting into a tussle with an opposition player.