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Wellington Phoenix hammer in three goals against Central Coast Mariners
The Wellington Phoenix have blown away the defending A-League men's champions the Central Coast Mariners with a 3-0 win in Gosford.
Black Caps well beaten by Sri Lanka in T20 opener
The Black Caps' struggles in Sri Lanka continued as they slumped to a four-wicket loss in the opening Twenty20.
Tennis: Kiwi Routliffe and Canadian Dabrowski savour WTA Finals glory
Erin Routliffe has made more tennis history for New Zealand and grabbed a lucrative payday at the WTA Finals tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Breakers' NBL winning streak ended by Jackjumpers
The Breakers were outclassed 83-64 by the Tasmania Jackjumpers in Hobart to slip from first to third in the NBL standings.
All Blacks beat world No 1 Ireland in Dublin
The All Blacks have claimed their second Six Nations scalp in a week, with a 23-13 victory over Ireland in Dublin.
All Whites star Chris Wood wins Premier League award
The 32-year-old has made history after being named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October.
Three decorated Sevens players retire
A trio of the country's most experienced Sevens players are hanging up their boots.
New $NZ360m NRL bid emerges in Christchurch
The Southern Orcas today announced a formal proposal to be awarded a licence as part of the competition's expansion plans.
Hurricanes sign Olympic Sevens flyer for Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks Sevens Olympian Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes for 2025 and 2026.
McKenzie and Aumua start with All Blacks largely unchanged for Ireland
The All Blacks have made two injury-enforced changes to the team to play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday morning.
Trailblazing NZ athlete Marise Chamberlain dies
The only New Zealand woman to have won an Olympic track medal has died. Video
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Auckland FC forward named in experienced All Whites squad
Auckland FC forward Liam Gillion is the only newcomer in an experienced All Whites squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers.
Bad blood: What you need to know about the All Blacks v Ireland
There will be no love lost at Aviva Stadium this Saturday morning when the two sides meet in a rematch of last year's epic World Cup quarter-final. Video
Fan favourite Cam Norrie coming back to ASB Classic
New Zealand-raised tennis star Cameron Norrie is hoping a return to the ASB Classic will help reignite his career.
Kiwi Ferns name side for final, Kiwis unchanged for relegation match
Both the Kiwi Ferns and Kiwis will be in action in Sydney this weekend.
No Test cricket ahead for White Ferns
There is no test cricket on the horizon for the White Ferns.
Tall Blacks' FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers roster a look to the future
The new Tall Blacks coach has named his first roster for the Asia Cup qualifiers.
Hayden Wilde claims supertri series title
The New Zealand triathlete won the 2024 title despite being pipped at the line by Great Britian rival Alex Yee at the grand finale in Saudi Arabia.
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor ruled out of Ireland test
The All Blacks are counting the cost of their win over England with Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor in doubt for this weekend's clash with Ireland due to head injuries.
'We wanted to do it in a respectful way' - England on haka response
Watch: Jamie George revealed post-match when and how his side came up with it. Video
All Blacks sneak home against England
The All Blacks produced an error-ridden performance but got their game together when it mattered to beat England 24-22 at Twickenham.
Tonga claim hard-fought win over Kiwis at Mt Smart
Mate Ma'a Tonga have made the Pacific Championships final with a nerve-wracking, pulsating 25-24 win over the Kiwis.
Auckland FC win their first A-League derby against Phoenix
Auckland FC have remained unbeaten in the A-League after a thrilling 2-0 win over the Wellington Phoenix, with Jake Brimmer scoring both goals late in the all-Kiwi derby.
'Mistake after mistake' as Wellington Phoenix women lose 4-2
Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple has lamented a "tentative" spell in their heavy A-League season-opening defeat.
Phoenix v Auckland FC derby: what you need to know
Aotearoa's first ever professional football derby kicks off in Wellington on Saturday, here's all the key information.