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Texts, calls, bank transfers: League star accused of stalking her ex-partner

Police say the former halfback for Rabbitohs Women sent abusive texts, emails and calls.

The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

OPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.

'Rest, recovery and personal reconnection': Kiwi world champ to take year off competitive sport

'This is the right moment for me to pause, breathe and return to my roots.'

The Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV camera

Placid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.

Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change

Dual code star says changes shouldn’t end with firing of Scott Robertson.

Gregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutiny

ANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.

What now for Scott Barrett? Winners and losers from Robertson’s exit

OPINION: Who stands to gain, and who will suffer after NZ Rugby’s unprecedented move?

Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?

Ex-NZR boss David Moffett says the organisation is 'in a bit of a mess' at the top.

'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters

Elijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.

'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honour

Jenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.

Kiwis great dies aged 84

Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.

The NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bid

Mana Pasifika are aiming to become the 20th team in the NRL.

Money man Marsh taking huge momentum into Thorndon Mile

Cambridge trainer tops money list as New Zealand racing enters most lucrative period.

Grylls the big cat of the jockeys' ranks as rich carnivals loom

Craig Grylls heads to Trentham tomorrow with a huge lead in the jockey's premiership.

NZB Kiwi hosts take action to secure classy three-year-old

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing sign exciting Matamata galloper for its NZB Kiwi slot.

Savaglee’s return delayed as Te Rapa favoured over Ellerslie super sprint

Savaglee to miss Group 1 next week and wait for Te Rapa test.

Scott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?

NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.

'Time to listen': Netball NZ announces interim CEO after Wyllie exit

Jane Patterson and head of high performance Chelsea Lane have both been appointed.

Expert roundtable: What 2026 must deliver for the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership

Netball NZ enters 2026 searching for a permanent chief executive.

'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sport

Pāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.

Club patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New Year

Twigg won a World Beach Sprint rowing title seven weeks ago.

On The Up: The full 100 – New Zealand's greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years

Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.

Local legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours

Dame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.

Sports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year Honours

Scott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.

'Black ice': Hayden Paddon heading into unknown in WRC return

The Kiwi rally driver is without recent pace notes as icy asphalt awaits.

‘It looks fast’: Lawson on hand as Racing Bulls reveal 2026 Formula 1 car

Both Red Bull and Racing Bulls’ cars were unveiled in Detroit, Michigan.

Family supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock history

They will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.

From gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dream

The 25-year-old Finn became the youngest two-time WRC champion in 2023.

Black Clash players bring cheer to children’s ward ahead of Bay Oval showdown

Hadleigh Parkes switched camps this week, joining Team Cricket from Team Rugby.

Overlooked Mitchell shines to give Black Caps a chance at history

One more win would secure New Zealand their first ODI series victory in India.

Mitchell ton leads Black Caps to record chase in India

Daryl Mitchell and Will Young turned 46-2 into a 162-run stand to seize control.

Black Caps’ 2026 wishlist: Williamson hits magic mark, Australian redemption

OPINION: What we want to see New Zealand’s cricketers achieve over the next 12 months.

ASB Classic men's final preview

NZ Herald tennis writer Michael Burgess looks ahead to the men's decider between third seed Jakub Mensik and seventh seed Sebastian Baez. Video / NZ Herald

Finalist Jakub Mensik joins Nadal, del Potro in ASB Classic history

Third seed Jakub Mensik will face seventh seed Sebastian Baez on Saturday.

Shelton slump: Off-colour top seed falls in ASB Classic quarter-finals

It was just Baez's third win over a top 10 rival in 21 career attempts.

Ben Shelton among stars facing double duty after ASB Classic rain delays

Persistent rain meant only one singles match was completed on Thursday.

Gregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutiny

ANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.

Editorial: Scott Robertson's exit says more about us than the All Blacks aura

Scott Robertson won 74% of his tests yet still lost the All Blacks job.

What now for Scott Barrett? Winners and losers from Robertson’s exit

OPINION: Who stands to gain, and who will suffer after NZ Rugby’s unprecedented move?

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?

Ex-NZR boss David Moffett says the organisation is 'in a bit of a mess' at the top.

'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit

Global pundits warn the All Blacks' global brand is under threat.

'Can’t be defined by one race': Tuke targets fresh SailGP charge

The new SailGP season starts in Perth this weekend before events in Auckland and Sydney.

The All Blacks' aura is dead and Scott Robertson's ousting shows it

Telegraph: Other countries have pulled back the curtain and found the 'wizards' are human.

Where next for Razor? British club keen on departing ABs coach

The London club are known to be big admirers and are keen to make contact.

'Enjoy the process': Why ex-Kiwis NRL star Asofa-Solomona is at peace with boxing switch

The 29-year-old will fight fellow ex-NRL player Jeremy Latimore in Brisbane.

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

Golden bonus: NZOC offering cash rewards for Olympic medallists

The bonus scheme will apply at Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028.