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NZ national chess champions crowned
After a gruelling nine-day tournament, New Zealand has crowned two new national chess champions. Grandmaster Gabor Nagy from Hungary and 16-year-old FIDE Master Felix Xie both finished first on seven… Audio
Sports Chat for 13 January 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Ben Strang. Audio
Rain interrupts day one of Australian Open
The first day of the Australian Open served up disappointment for some tennis fans, with five singles matches called off due to rain. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
World number 219 puts Lebanon on the map at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Wellington Phoenix women beaten in sweltering Adelaide
The Wellington Phoenix women have been beaten for the first time in 2025, losing 2-1 to Adelaide United in the stifling heat of South Australia.
Spurs survive huge scare, Liverpool and Man City march into FA Cup round four
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur needed extra time to beat brave fifth-tier Tamworth, 96 places below them in the English football pyramid, 3-0 in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.
Sabalenka, Zverev shine after rain stops play in Melbourne
Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at…
Could Black Caps take back Champions Trophy?
Win five times in 19 days, and the Black Caps will once again lift the trophy.
Tennis: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day of Australian Open
Five out of 32 singles matches scheduled for opening day in Melbourne have been cancelled.
Tears, pain and surprises - what we learned at the ASB Classic
Withdrawals, injuries, underdogs and epic matches - the brief season of international pro tennis in Aotearoa had it all.
Liverpool and Manchester City march into FA Cup round four
Liverpool cruised past fourth-tier Accrington Stanley and Manchester City made equally light work of Salford City as Premier League clubs flexed their muscles in the FA Cup third round.
Ben Sears returns to Black Caps squad for Champions Trophy
After just one game back for Wellington, fast bowler Ben Sears returns to the Black Caps for next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Tennis: Sabalenka chases third Australian Open crown
The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday, with the world's top players competing for glory in the year's first Grand Slam.
Football: Auckland FC in shock loss
Auckland FC have suffered their second loss of the A-League men's season going down 1-0 at Perth Glory.
Everton sign David Moyes as manager amid losing streak
Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as manager.
'Very, very special' - Monfils on record-breaking ASB Classic win
Gaël Monfils walked off Stanley Street a winner on Saturday, taking home a title that he'll cherish for a long time.
Blackcaps lose to Sri Lanka at Eden Park
Sri Lanka dominated the Blackcaps from start to finish.
Recap: Black Caps v Sri Lanka ODI - game three at Eden Park
Sri Lanka have inflicted a heavy 140-run defeat on the Blackcaps in the final one-day cricket international in Auckland, but the Kiwis have won the series.
Phoenix lose again in A-League
A 2-1 defeat to Adelaide United is the fifth loss in the Phoenix's last six games.
NFL playoffs: Everything you need to know about wild card round
With the cut and thrust of the regular season now behind them, 14 teams are left to navigate the road to the Super Bowl.
