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‘We’ve not done anything wrong’ - Robinson firm on INEOS court action
NZ Rugby CEO said the suing the petrochemical giant was the best course of action.
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Chris Wood on records, European football and Erling Haaland
3:36 pm todayNew Zealand's Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has thanked an opposition player for changing the way athletes like him are perceived.
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Tall Blacks face mixed bag in Asia Cup qualifiers
4:43 pm todayNew Zealand - who have already qualified - are to face winless Hong Kong and unbeaten Philippines as qualifying window closes.
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Boxing: Parker's 10 scariest knockouts
3:14 pm todayRNZ looks back at 10 terrifying finishes by Joseph Parker from his esteemed career.
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One spot still wide open in Warriors line-up for Vegas season-opener
3:38 pm todayCoach Andrew Webster thinks he has his starting unit nailed against Canberra Raiders.
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Parker v Dubois: What do all the different boxing titles actually mean?
9:01 am todayJoseph Parker is back in the ring on Sunday morning, so here's a (somewhat) simple guide to the alphabet soup of boxing titles and world champions.
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Injury ends White Fern Molly Penfold's season
11:16 am todayThere has been a set-back for the White Ferns ahead of internationals next month with pace bowler Molly Penfold ruled out for the rest of the summer.
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Young, Latham centuries as New Zealand overwhelm Pakistan
7:17 am todayThe Black Caps underlined their title aspirations as Will Young and Tom Latham smashed hundreds to set up a 60-run victory over defending champions Pakistan.
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'I have enough self-belief': Lawson enters lion's den with a smile
5:54 am todayThe Kiwi has one of the toughest gigs in F1 as teammate to Max Verstappen but while the 23-year-old could be in for a beating, he also expects to learn fast this season.
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Raducanu targeted by man 'exhibiting fixated behaviour'
5:54 am todayThe WTA has banned a man who was taken away by security personnel during the Briton's match at the Dubai Championship.
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All Whites v Norway: Chris Wood and Erling Haaland to face off
19 Feb 2025The match will likely pit Erling Haaland against All Whites captain and Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, who is the league's third highest goalscorer on 18.
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Viva Las Vegas! Warriors confirm Leiataua's seat on plane for NRL opener
19 Feb 2025The powerful centre has made a big impact on coaches, opponents and media during the pre-season.
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Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Chiefs keep All Blacks benched
19 Feb 2025WATCH: All the information for this weekend's round two matches.
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The rural sport of speed-fencing
19 Feb 2025Like sporting champions from days gone, speed-fencing title holder Tim Garrick keeps fit by working the hill country.
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Cheika meets with Rugby Australia amid Wallabies coaching speculation
19 Feb 2025There is rising speculation that the former Wallabies boss is among candidates to succeed New Zealander Joe Schmidt at the helm.
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Bid to bring State of Origin to Aotearoa
19 Feb 2025Sir Graham Lowe is leading a bid to bring the League spectacle across the Tasman.
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Phoenix captain forgot about football as he battled illness
19 Feb 2025Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer thought he could have been out of the game for 'six weeks to six months' with illness.
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What do the All Blacks coaches tell players on the fringes of selection?
19 Feb 2025There are many reasons players get picked for the All Blacks, but what are the messages given to those on the edge of being selected?
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No curfew in place for Warriors amid 'bright lights' of Vegas
19 Feb 2025"There's no respect from me to them, if I do that - that's not how we roll," coach Andrew Webster says.
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Lewis Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10-team F1 launch
19 Feb 2025"I'm so proud to be part of the team. Something new and exciting for me," the seven-times worold champion says.
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'A huge honour': Ko reigns supreme at Halbergs
19 Feb 2025The best of New Zealand sport was celebrated at the 62nd annual Halberg Awards last night in Auckland. Audio
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Champions Trophy cricket: All you need to know
19 Feb 2025The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game.
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All Blacks to play Ireland in Chicago
19 Feb 2025New Zealand Rugby hopes the event will provide an opportunity to grow rugby on a global scale, including in the US.
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Former All Blacks coach Leon MacDonald joins Australian Super Rugby side
19 Feb 2025It marks his return to Super Rugby after leaving the Blues at the end of the 2023 season to join the All Blacks.
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Dame Lydia Ko wins Supreme Halberg Award
18 Feb 2025Golf legend Dame Lydia Ko has won New Zealand's top sporting honour, the Supreme Halberg Award.
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Football: Auckland FC will 'one day' be free from sharing with rival codes
19 Feb 2025Where football fits with rugby and rugby league in Auckland will be years away from being settled.
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Cricket: The code switch that changed the course of Georgia Plimmer's life
19 Feb 2025When Georgia Plimmer made the switch from softball to cricket as a 14-year-old, she had no idea it would lead to a career, great money, travel, and a shot at the Olympics.
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Black Caps lose Ferguson for Champions Trophy
18 Feb 2025Kyle Jamieson returns to Black Caps after bowler Lockie Ferguson is ruled out of Champions Trophy.
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