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Alice Soper: How female referees can help men's rugby

OPINION: NZ Rugby now ranks among the leaders in promoting women referees globally.

Young speedster Kendra picks track spikes over rugby sprigs

The 17-year-old sprinter shattered five national records in one summer.

'Not necessarily being stupid': Amelia Garvey on the art of aggression in golf

Garvey will captain the first all-female team in next month's Chasing The Fox event.

Women pack a punch at Hastings Giants' 10-year milestone

A once boys-only boxing academy now thrives as talented young women reshape its future.

'Strategic': Rebel R360 rugby competition delays launch

R360 has terminated conditional player contracts.

Rebel R360 rugby league delays launch to 2028

Players face national team bans and a 10-year NRL ban if they sign up.

Ant Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report card

OPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.

All Blacks v the world: The best players Razor's men faced this season

Choosing a side from the finest players to face the All Blacks in 2025.

Inside Luke Metcalf's decision to stay with the Warriors

Being on the inside, the halfback believes in the potential of the Warriors squad.

What makes wheelchair rugby league one of the most unique sports?

The Wheel Kiwis will be making their debut at the Rugby League World Cup next year.

Blast from the Past: The day the Kiwis stunned the Kangaroos

Kevin Tamati’s infamous brawl set the tone for a fiery third test.

'Slay the dragon': Twenty years on from Kiwis' historic 2005 Tri Nations triumph

One Australian publication labelled it the Kangaroos' 'darkest hour'.

Karaka Millions looms for stunning Ellerslie debut winner

A micro-share racehorse ownership company is making a big splash in New Zealand.

Black-type raceday at Ellerslie about more than just winning

Racing industry gets behind important charity with Christmas Raceday for Cure Kids.

Female drivers seek to continue domination of national series

Addington hosts tonight's round of the series to find NZ's best young reinsperson.

Old foe stands in Habana’s way in long road back to winner’s circle

Habana's form struggles show just how hard it it for horses resuming at the highest level.

How the Silver Ferns turned off‑court chaos into series success

Captain reveals how the Ferns kept focus through months of off-court upheaval.

Silver Ferns win series to end year on high

The Silver Ferns closed the series with a big second-half effort.

'Fatigue is setting in': Silver Ferns battle exhaustion ahead of England decider

Grace Nweke reveals how the team is coping at the end of an eventful year.

Small margins: Silver Ferns undone after third quarter fade-out

England outscored New Zealand 19-13 in the third quarter to force a decider.

Pontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residents

Regional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

'Bulletproof rhythm': Kiwi pair crowned world champions in Shanghai

Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch beat the Romania pair by five seconds in the final.

Lawson struggles on first day of Qatar Grand Prix, to start 17th in sprint

The Kiwi was eliminated in the first session by just 0.078s.

‘Something I can’t share’: Did Red Bull rival reveal Lawson’s F1 future?

Yuki Tsunoda says he knows his fate, but cannot disclose it.

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend

Norris leads Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings.

Final chapter in bitter wrangle as Waikaraka Park’s $11m speedway opens after revamp

Court action was lodged over the lawfulness of the council decision to move the speedway.

White Ferns star wins big in Premier League auction

Two White Ferns players were picked up in the latest Premier League auction.

The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signing

The 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.

'Playing with our lives': Ex-Black Caps recount fatal stadium collapse 30 years on

Thirteen people were killed in the disaster, yet authorities opted to resume play.

‘It is incredible’: Three-time grand slam champion to headline ASB Classic

He owns three grand slam titles, each won against a world No 1.

The inside story of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from 2026 ASB Classic

The tournament director finds a way around the Japanese star's late change of plans.

Osaka withdraws from ASB Classic; two top-15 players confirmed

While the world No 16 won't play, the two players ranked above her have been confirmed.

'It's unheard of': Venus Williams to return to ASB Classic at age 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion will play in Auckland from January 5-11.

Ant Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report card

OPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.

Inside Luke Metcalf's decision to stay with the Warriors

Being on the inside, the halfback believes in the potential of the Warriors squad.

The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

All Blacks v the world: The best players Razor's men faced this season

Choosing a side from the finest players to face the All Blacks in 2025.

The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

Sport Headlines | Ryan Fox off to strong start in Brisbane

Sport Headlines | Ryan Fox off to strong start in Brisbane, NZ interest to host Commonwealth Games

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend

Norris leads Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings.

Why SailGP has rolled out new component on eve of grand final

The new wingsails have not been used in racing yet, but will be available this weekend.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 28

Can you get a hat-trick?

Female drivers seek to continue domination of national series

Addington hosts tonight's round of the series to find NZ's best young reinsperson.

Old foe stands in Habana’s way in long road back to winner’s circle

Habana's form struggles show just how hard it it for horses resuming at the highest level.

Kobori hits hole-in-one; Fox in the hunt early

The Kiwi players are out to become the first New Zealander to win the event since 1999.