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Oscar Piastri returns as F1 leader
1 Aug 2025The 24-year-old has won six of 13 grands prix so far this season.
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Lydia Ko six strokes off the pace at last major of year
1 Aug 2025The Kiwi failed to take advantage of calm conditions at the Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl in south Wales.
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Personal best for Clareburt in 200m medley at world champs
1 Aug 2025The Kiwi has swum his fastest 200m individual medley ever in finishing fifth at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
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All Black Braydon Ennor re-signs with Crusaders
1 Aug 2025Ennor moved to Christchurch from Auckland as an 18-year-old.
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Verstappen confirms he will stay at Red Bull
1 Aug 2025The four-times Formula 1 world champion has ended speculation about a move to Mercedes by confirming for the first time that he will race on with Red Bull.
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Beneath the euphoria of a broadcast deal, netball still has issues
1 Aug 2025Great for netball fans, maybe not so great for players - it's likely they'll be hit in the pocket after a new deal with free to air TV was signed this week.
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Rugby live updates: Wallabies v British & Irish Lions
2 Aug 2025Follow all the action from Accor Stadium, Sydney.
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins - what you need to know
1 Aug 2025The Warriors have already beaten their rivals once this season at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
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Waikato stun Auckland in thrilling NPC opener
31 Jul 2025Veterans Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga helped Waikato rally late and snatch victory at Eden Park.
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Cool the jets: Warriors rule out imminent Cleary NRL debut
31 Jul 2025The son of Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and brother of Panthers superstar Nathan is turning heads in reserve grade.
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World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility
31 Jul 2025Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions only if they clear a one-time gene test.
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Dame Lydia Ko goes into British Open with nothing to prove
31 Jul 2025A lot happened for Dame Lydia Ko in 2024 - and she has been reminded of that on her return to the British Open.
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Marchand sparkles on record-breaking return to global stage
31 Jul 2025Four-time Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand shattered the 200 metres individual medley world record.
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Henry takes six wickets as Black Caps dominate Zimbabwe
31 Jul 2025The Black Caps bowled out their hosts for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92 without loss in reply.
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Fairweather sixth at world swim champs, French star breaks world record
31 Jul 2025Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 6th in the women's 200m Freestyle in Singapore.
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'I didn't leave my house for a month': New Phoenix coach after spying scandal
30 Jul 2025New Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman says she didn't feel safe in Canada and has found a haven in New Zealand.
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'I'd pick Dallin': NRL veteran backs under-siege winger to mend defence
30 Jul 2025The team's right edge has come under intense scrutiny from opposition, fans and media in recent weeks.
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Clareburt to go head-to-head with Olympic champion in Singapore
30 Jul 2025Aqua Black Lewis Clareburt qualifies for 200 metres individual medley semi-final at world championships with Olympic hero Leon Marchand.
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Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns
30 Jul 2025Bev Priestman was banned for her role in drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
30 Jul 2025Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions. Audio
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Rob Penney re-commits as Crusaders coach but set to lose Scott Barrett for Super Rugby
30 Jul 2025Crusaders coach Rob Penney has had his contract extended to the end of next season, though he's resigned to losing All Blacks captain Scott Barrett for 2026.
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Netball NZ boss admits new broadcast plan 'bit of a risk'
30 Jul 2025Netball New Zealand is going back to TVNZ, marking the return of the sport on free-to-air television. Audio
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Black Caps back depth after losing skipper for first test
30 Jul 2025The Black Caps are confident they can fill the holes left by captain Tom Latham and all-rounder Glenn Phillips.
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