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Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open
20 Jan 2026New Zealand's only singles player at Melbourne has been knocked out in the first round.
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UFC: Predictions, previews and wishlist for 2026
20 Jan 2026Jonty Dine looks at the year ahead in the world's premier mixed martial arts organisation.
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Aussie football captain quits over 'disgusting' party costumes
20 Jan 2026Genna Krienke was outraged by photos of senior men's leadership dressed up for post-season celebrations.
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'Heavy blow' for Breakers with Rob Baker's season over
20 Jan 2026NZ Breakers lose import Rob Baker after he sustained a significant knee injury.
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Stan the man wins as Tomljanović tells her dad to 'be quiet'
20 Jan 2026One player had to be wheeled off the courts in a wheelchair, while another was wishing her dad would be quiet in the crowd. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
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Springboks legend won't hold grudge if Tony Brown chooses All Blacks
20 Jan 2026Jean de Villiers says he will not hold a grudge should Tony Brown decide to exit the Springboks and return to New Zealand ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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All Whites to host Finland and Chile in first NZ-hosted FIFA Series
20 Jan 2026The All Whites will return to the stadium to farewell fans ahead of the global tournament.
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Djokovic leads old guard through in Melbourne, Swiatek and Gauff progress
20 Jan 2026Novak Djokovic safely negotiated the first hurdle in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
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Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo heading to England after 2026 season
20 Jan 2026The Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Fineanganofo on a two-year deal.
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Fainting ball girl helped by Australian Open player
19 Jan 2026Zeynep Sönmez paused her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova to help the girl when she collapsed in the heat.
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Senegal win African title after dramatic scenes over penalty
19 Jan 2026Senegal stormed off the field in protest before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in the African Cup of Nations final.
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Steven Adams injured in Rockets win
19 Jan 2026Adams injured his left ankle in an NBA game with no time set on his return to the court.
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All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over
19 Jan 2026Analysis - It's worth weighing up just what the new All Black coach is getting themselves into, writes Jamie Wall.
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Raglan surfers clinch titles at national championships
19 Jan 2026Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja picked up premier titles at the national surfing championships north of Gisborne.
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Fast-finishing Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational
19 Jan 2026The in-form Kiwi golfer held the late clubhouse lead before being surpassed by Spaniard Nacho Elvira.
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Black Caps claim historic series win over India
19 Jan 2026Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries in a devastating partnership as New Zealand claimed their first-ever ODI series win in India. Audio
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Dominant Ally Wollaston in box seat to win Tour Down Under
19 Jan 2026Wollaston powered to wins on each of the first two stages to hold a slim lead ahead of the gruelling final stage in Adelaide.
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The All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next
16 Jan 2026Analysis: With Scott Robertson's departure, New Zealand Rugby finds itself at a familiar crossroads.
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Star attractions through as fans fume at steamy Australian Open
19 Jan 2026Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progress to the second round as long queues anger disgruntled fans.
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'Pretty shaken': Black Foils skipper Burling concerned about SailGP fleet safety
19 Jan 2026The Kiwi driver insists he did all he could to avoid a catastrophic collision on the opening day at Perth.
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Kiwi world track cycling medallist takes early lead in Southland tour
18 Jan 2026The 20-year-old world championship bronze medallist leads the field by four seconds from a group of six riders.
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Black Caps captain Bracewell eyes milestone in ODI series decider
18 Jan 2026Just 18 months after winning a maiden test series on Indian soil, New Zealand hope to do the same in the one-day format.
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Springboks coach mocks All Blacks with AI video
18 Jan 2026Outspoken Rassie Erasmus took to social media to deny Tony Brown's links to the now-vacant All Blacks coaching role.
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