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Black Caps lurch to one-day series sweep over West Indies
The NZ batting order buckled, but did not break in its pursuit of victory at Hamilton.
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Ashes live: England set Australia target for victory in series-opener
about 1 hour agoFollow all cricket action on day two of the first test at Perth Stadium.
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Live: All Blacks v Wales
8:56 pm todayFollow all the rugby action from Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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Kiwi Lawson qualifies sixth for Las Vegas GP
about 1 hour agoIn a frenetic final lap, the Racing Bulls driver went from fifth to third, then back to sixth for a spot in the third row of the starting grid.
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Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC
8:27 pm todayWellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.
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What you need to know about Tsarukyan v Hooker at UFC Fight Night
4:03 pm todayKiwi Dan Hooker is looking for a way back into lightweight title contention.
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Researchers develop protective headgear for junior rugby players
12:23 pm todayThe 'Ruru' prototype is being tested by World Rugby and may be available for sale in 2026.
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West Indies recall veteran fast bowler for test series against NZ
12:21 pm todayWest Indies boost pace bowling ranks for test series against Black Caps.
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Norris tops chaotic Las Vegas GP practice; Lawson sixth
12:16 pm todayLoose drain cover causes problems during practice as Lando Norris produces best time of 1:33.602 seconds.
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Nineteen wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test
4:16 am todayFollow all cricket action as the five-test series between the arch-rivals gets under way at Perth Stadium.
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International rugby: Boks want big finish in Ireland test
11:46 am todayCaptain Siya Kolisi wants his Springboks to maintain their physical presence when they take on Ireland in the biggest test of another compelling rugby weekend in Europe.
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What you need to know about All Blacks v Wales
5:00 am todayTeam lists, key stats and news about the final All Blacks test of the year. Video
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Wellington women's golf academy aims to make dreams a reality
5:00 am todayOrganisers hope it will allow women's amateur players to realise their dreams.
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'More goals this year': Forward May sets bold target for Auckland FC
21 Nov 2025The A-League outfit set a competition scoring record during its 2024/25 debut campaign.
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Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on Australasia PGA itinerary
21 Nov 2025The famed golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger schedule for the first time in 24 years.
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'Playing for the black jersey': Robertson explains mass All Black changes
21 Nov 2025There's 13 changes to the starting lineup, with Rieko Ioane given a chance to prove himself at centre.
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Where another driver's promotion leaves Liam Lawson
21 Nov 2025Analysis : Isack Hadjar is set to be promoted, so where does that mean for the Kiwi?
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All Blacks side named: Love to start in heavily rotated team
20 Nov 2025Scott Robertson has rung the changes for his final test side of the year, including one surprise recall, to face Wales in Cardiff.
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England Ashes win in Australia would be defining moment, McCullum says
21 Nov 2025Reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil would be a defining moment for England, head coach Brendon McCullum says as they gear up for the first test in Perth.
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Hawkins returns as Wales make five changes for All Blacks
21 Nov 2025Flanker Harri Deaves will debut for Wales in the Autumn international series against New Zealand in Cardiff as coach Steve Tandy makes five changes.
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Double blow for Phoenix with season-ending injuries
21 Nov 2025The Wellington side will be without Tessel Middag and Alyssa Whinham for the remainder of the women's A-League.
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'A historic first': Black Stick Grace O'Hanlon world's top keeper
21 Nov 2025It is the first time a New Zealander has won a senior FIH global award.
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Composed Silver Ferns navigate most difficult season to date
20 Nov 2025Analysis - The Silver Ferns will be able to look back on a season like no other.
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150,000-person country defies odds to qualify for World Cup
20 Nov 2025Curaçao is easily the least populous country to go to the World Cup, Haiti has flourished despite the conflict and famine affecting the country.
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Max Verstappen needs a big win in Las Vegas to stay in title contention
20 Nov 2025Even if he cannot win the Formula 1 title in Las Vegas this weekend, McLaren's Lando Norris could end Max Verstappen's reign.
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Stomach bug fails to halt Silver Ferns win at end of chaotic season
20 Nov 2025It comes after the shock suspension of coach Dame Noeline Taurua and the team overcoming a stomach bug.
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Daryl Mitchell, the world's best one-day batter
20 Nov 2025Mitchell replaces Rohit Sharma of India after scoring his seventh ODI century.
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Formula 1 is more than a sport - it's a style
20 Nov 2025The motorsport has moved on from Grid Girls and logo shirts to become a fashion powerhouse.
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