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Black Caps strike again as South Africa struggle in semi
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Black Caps strike again as South Africa struggle in semi

Live updates of the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Kolkata.

04 Mar 02:23 PM
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Black Caps strike again as South Africa struggle in semi

Live updates of the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Kolkata.

04 Mar 02:23 PM
Super Rugby

Angus Ta’avao returns to Highlanders for first match since son’s death

Ta'avao will step back into the Highlanders' front row against the Western Force.

04 Mar 05:11 AM

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How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago
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How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago

Herald writer made the call about Rennie in January – NZ Rugby followed that lead today.

04 Mar 04:31 AM
'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence
Golf

'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence

Ryan Fox has made a terrific start to his season on the PGA Tour.

04 Mar 02:15 AM
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
All Blacks

'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie

04 Mar 02:10 AM
Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return
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Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return

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04 Mar 02:06 AM
Gregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right now
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Gregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right now

04 Mar 02:03 AM
Watch: 'It'll take a hell of a lot of work' - Dave Rennie on being named new All Blacks coach
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Watch: 'It'll take a hell of a lot of work' - Dave Rennie on being named new All Blacks coach

04 Mar 01:35 AM
Elliott Smith on Dave Rennie announcement
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Elliott Smith on Dave Rennie announcement

Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith discusses the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks coach. Video / Alyse Wright

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03 Mar 11:15 PM
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Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks
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Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks

Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.

03 Mar 10:58 PM
‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant
Cricket

‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant

Stuart MacGill spent about three minutes hurling insults before the show was cut short.

03 Mar 10:53 PM

New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: New All Blacks' coach press conference

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03 Mar 09:23 PM
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All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round

03 Mar 08:55 PM
League

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03 Mar 06:30 PM
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03 Mar 06:01 PM
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03 Mar 04:00 PM
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Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox
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Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox

The former Air New Zealand flight attendant is now ranked ninth in the world.

02 Mar 03:01 AM
Football Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying opener
Football Ferns

Football Ferns crush Samoa 8-0 in World Cup qualifying opener

Kelli Brown scored a first-half hat-trick in her breakout Ferns performance.

27 Feb 05:49 AM
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Whitney Hansen's four-point plan to drive Black Ferns revival
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Whitney Hansen's four-point plan to drive Black Ferns revival

Hansen rose from club player to Black Ferns head coach in under 10 years.

26 Feb 01:01 AM
Auckland FC back 50 girls with new programme to grow women’s football
Auckland FC

Auckland FC back 50 girls with new programme to grow women’s football

The project’s name marks the 50 years when women were banned from football in NZ.

25 Feb 04:10 AM
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Rugby

Angus Ta’avao returns to Highlanders for first match since son’s death
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Angus Ta’avao returns to Highlanders for first match since son’s death

Ta'avao will step back into the Highlanders' front row against the Western Force.

04 Mar 05:11 AM
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How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago
All Blacks

How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago

Herald writer made the call about Rennie in January – NZ Rugby followed that lead today.

04 Mar 04:31 AM
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
All Blacks

'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie

Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.

04 Mar 02:10 AM
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Gregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right now
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Gregor Paul: Why Dave Rennie is the coach the All Blacks need right now

OPINION: He has won titles with Wellington and the Chiefs and rebuilt clubs abroad.

04 Mar 02:03 AM
All Blacks

Watch: 'It'll take a hell of a lot of work' - Dave Rennie on being named new All Blacks coach

04 Mar 01:35 AM
All Blacks

Elliott Smith on Dave Rennie announcement

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03 Mar 11:15 PM
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Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks

03 Mar 10:58 PM
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: New All Blacks' coach press conference

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03 Mar 09:23 PM

Football

Football fan ploy fails after motorcyclist flees police at 110km/h
Crime

Football fan ploy fails after motorcyclist flees police at 110km/h

The 32-year-old was arrested at Huapai Domain trying to hide among football spectators.

02 Mar 11:55 PM
New football concussion rules hailed as world first for player safety
Football

New football concussion rules hailed as world first for player safety

Professor Patria Hume says the move prioritises long‑term brain health over results.

02 Mar 06:30 AM
Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
Football

Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third

Arsenal’s 16th goal from a corner this season equalled the Premier League record.

01 Mar 07:16 PM
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NRL

Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return
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Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return

Luke Metcalf joins Nathan Limm on The Big League Podcast at the Warriors season launch.

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04 Mar 02:06 AM
Why Luke Metcalf is likely to be back early for the Warriors
Warriors

Why Luke Metcalf is likely to be back early for the Warriors

Metcalf said he has passed all testing and is training without limits.

04 Mar 12:56 AM
‘A great freight train’: Outgoing NZRL boss on what's blocking more international league
League

‘A great freight train’: Outgoing NZRL boss on what's blocking more international league

Peters wants six to eight weeks for tests annually.

03 Mar 06:30 PM
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Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL
NRL

Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL

In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.

03 Mar 06:01 PM

Latest in Racing

Victory could turn Legarto’s last dance into something special
Racing

Victory could turn Legarto’s last dance into something special

Saturday's Bonecrusher NZ Stakes could be Legarto's last race.

03 Mar 04:00 PM
Perfect barrier draw for perfect filly
Racing

Perfect barrier draw for perfect filly

Well Written has drawn perfectly in the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie on Saturday

03 Mar 07:14 AM
Leading lady produces the perfect NZB Kiwi dress rehearsal
Racing

Leading lady produces the perfect NZB Kiwi dress rehearsal

Well Written returned to Ellerslie for her final NZB Kiwi trackwork on Monday.

02 Mar 04:00 PM
Mick On Monday: Field finalised for New Zealand's richest-ever race
Racing

Mick On Monday: Field finalised for New Zealand's richest-ever race

The 14 runners for the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie on Saturday have been decided.

01 Mar 05:00 PM
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Golf

'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence
Golf

'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence

Ryan Fox has made a terrific start to his season on the PGA Tour.

04 Mar 02:15 AM
ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship: All you need to know
Golf

ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship: All you need to know

Professional golf is back in Auckland for the first time in 22 years.

03 Mar 05:16 PM
'Perfect fit': Why historic Japan-Australasia golf event chose Auckland as a host
Golf

'Perfect fit': Why historic Japan-Australasia golf event chose Auckland as a host

It is the first-ever co-sanctioned tournament between the Japan and Australasian tours.

01 Mar 11:00 PM
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Netball

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How much the Dame Noeline Taurua-Silver Ferns saga cost the taxpayer
Silver Ferns

How much the Dame Noeline Taurua-Silver Ferns saga cost the taxpayer

The HPSNZ review into the Silver Ferns ran from late June to the end of September.

24 Feb 01:01 AM
Who will step into netball’s toughest jobs as crisis-hit code resets?
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Who will step into netball’s toughest jobs as crisis-hit code resets?

Four of Netball NZ's seven directors, including chair Matt Whineray, are bowing out.

19 Feb 02:01 AM
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Why Netball NZ is breaking with tradition to fix its leadership crisis
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Why Netball NZ is breaking with tradition to fix its leadership crisis

Former chair Matt Whineray quit two months after former CEO Jennie Wyllie.

18 Feb 03:00 AM
'Absolutely some lessons': Exiting Netball NZ chair's regret about Taurua fallout
Silver Ferns

'Absolutely some lessons': Exiting Netball NZ chair's regret about Taurua fallout

Four NNZ board members will exit as the sport searches for fresh leadership.

17 Feb 06:00 PM

Rowing

Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package
New Zealand

Reward offered: Napier rowing-boat builder appeals for return of stolen $25,000 package

'If they drop them off somewhere and let us know, no questions asked.'

04 Mar 04:00 AM
'9 years down and 999 to go': Kiwi Olympic rowers announce engagement
Sport

'9 years down and 999 to go': Kiwi Olympic rowers announce engagement

The couple shared the news with a joint Instagram post.

03 Mar 05:50 AM
Watch live: Sunday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
Sport

Watch live: Sunday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

South Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

02 Mar 07:42 PM
Watch live: Saturday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
Sport

Watch live: Saturday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

South Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

02 Mar 07:40 PM

Basketball

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Kiwi contenders who could replace Petteri Koponen as Breakers coach
Breakers

Kiwi contenders who could replace Petteri Koponen as Breakers coach

The new owners are pushing to bring more New Zealand talent back.

01 Mar 10:26 PM
Tall Blacks crush Guam for Fiba World Cup qualifying win
Tall Blacks

Tall Blacks crush Guam for Fiba World Cup qualifying win

Jack Andrew led New Zealand with 20 points and nine rebounds in Guam.

01 Mar 07:19 PM
'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coach
Breakers

'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coach

Petteri Koponen isn't seeking a contract extension after two season with the NBL club.

28 Feb 03:26 AM

Motorsport

Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules
Formula 1

Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules

The 24-race season opens in Melbourne on March 8 under sweeping new rules.

03 Mar 05:30 PM
'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car
Formula 1

'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car

The Kiwi feels better prepared after 'surviving' his first full F1 season.

02 Mar 07:30 PM
McLaughlin second at Indycar opener as pit crew error sees Dixon lose tyre
Motorsport

McLaughlin second at Indycar opener as pit crew error sees Dixon lose tyre

Scott Dixon retired on lap 40 after a loose right rear tyre by the pit crew.

01 Mar 07:43 PM
Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery
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Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery

OPINION: Who got it right and who didn't in designing this year's cars?

28 Feb 11:25 PM

Cricket

Black Caps strike again as South Africa struggle in semi
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Black Caps strike again as South Africa struggle in semi

Live updates of the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Kolkata.

04 Mar 02:23 PM
‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant
Cricket

‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant

Stuart MacGill spent about three minutes hurling insults before the show was cut short.

03 Mar 10:53 PM
'How we want to operate': Black Caps plans to take down in-form South Africa
Black Caps

'How we want to operate': Black Caps plans to take down in-form South Africa

Daryl Mitchell has top scored for New Zealand in their last two T20 semis.

03 Mar 04:00 AM
Pakistan stars fined $30k each after missing T20 World Cup semis
Cricket

Pakistan stars fined $30k each after missing T20 World Cup semis

It was Pakistan's fourth-straight miss at the semifinals of a men's ICC event.

03 Mar 12:53 AM

Tennis

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan
Australian Open

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

02 Feb 06:11 AM
‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell
Australian Open

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

02 Feb 02:53 AM
Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026
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Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

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01 Feb 05:52 PM
Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title
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Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

Alcaraz, 22, is now the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams.

01 Feb 05:36 PM

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All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round
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ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship: All you need to know

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'He’s my man': Carlos Spencer on who should wear the ABs No 10 jersey

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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 4

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Victory could turn Legarto’s last dance into something special

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'9 years down and 999 to go': Kiwi Olympic rowers announce engagement

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