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Breakers struggles continue in NBL loss to Brisbane Bullets
They were beaten 83-74 by the Bullets in their Australian NBL basketball clash last night in Brisbane.
David Nyika falls in brutal knockout during world title fight
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles, after the fight in Australia last night.
Fearless sporting predictions for 2025
Analysis: The great thing about sport is no-one every really know what will happen, so take these forecasts with a grain of salt.
Black Caps win action packed shortened ODI over Sri Lanka
Black Caps win rain reduced ODI against Sri Lanka in Hamilton to clinch series.
Black Caps win second one-dayer against Sri Lanka
Fresh from their resounding win at Wellington, the NZ men clinched their three-match series at Hamilton.
Nyika v Opetaia: Everything you need to know
Kiwi boxer David Nyika has an unexpected shot at a world cruiserweight title, when he faces Aussie champion Jai Opetaia tonight.
World cup winning coach to leave France
Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026.
Auckland FC add to squad in transfer window
Auckland FC look to the future with latest A-League signing.
Top dog: Ben Shelton in action at the ASB Classic
The big serving American is hoping to kickstart a strong season in Auckland. Video
West Indies cricket great Clive Lloyd flays two-tier test structure
The West Indies great is "disturbed" by the idea of a "Big Three" of India, Australia and England with other nations in the second tier.
NZ Boxer gears up for world title fight
Jai Opetaia v David Nyika: the NZ boxer prepares for the world title challenge. And there's a potential split in the world of cricket. Ben Strang wraps up the latest sports news with Morning Report's… Audio
Waka ama club forced to train in polluted waters
A pollution warning has been issued for Gisborne rivers and beaches after cut-up branches were found blocking a manhole But it hasn't stopped Gisborne's enthusiastic waka ama club from getting out on… Audio
Fans dare to dream as data casts doubt on Nottingham Forest's title chances
The club has a zero percent chance of winning the English football title, according to Premier League data partner Opta.
13 not-to-be-missed sporting sizzlers in 2025
No Olympics, No Comm Games and no Football World Cups, but still plenty to look forward to, if you know where to look.
TGL's virtual experiment hopes to attract new golf fans
Some of the best golfers in the world will swap picturesque fairways for the virtual world when they help kick off the indoor league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
'I'll be good' - Iga Swiatek ahead of Australian Open
For Iga Swiatek the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far.
'A shocker' - Norrie crashes out of the ASB Classic
It's no fairy-tale return for Cam Norrie at his home tournament, going down to Facundo Diaz Acosta in straight sets.
Chris Wood scores again as Nottingham Forest stretch win record
The All White scored his 12th Premier League goal of the season as third-placed Nottingham Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Q and A with sports 'Mr Fix-it' Don Mackinnon
"We are still hugely under-represented in terms of Māori and Pasifika leaders in our sports," the head of the new Sport Integrity Commission says.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio