Latest Sports news

Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox

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

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

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

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.

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.

Retallick plays down talk of All Blacks return under new coach Rennie

He is the season's top try scorer in Japan with 11 for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

How Jonah Lomu’s boys are turning heartbreak into hope for other kids

The Jonah Lomu Foundation will support Kiwi youths who have lost a parent.

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.

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.

Luke Metcalf hints at early NRL return

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

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

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

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

Peters wants six to eight weeks for tests annually.

Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL

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

That golden run of luck continues for leading NZ Derby contender

That's Gold has had the ideal build-up to Saturday's New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie.

Globetrotting trainer finds fresh target in Champions Day at Ellerslie

Victorian trainer has New Zealand next on his hit list after successful overseas raids.

Kiwi expat teams up to chase Ellerslie riches with Chica Mojito

Chica Mojito gives champion trainer Chris Waller two mares in the Classic at Ellerslie.

Victory could turn Legarto’s last dance into something special

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

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.

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.

Why Netball NZ is breaking with tradition to fix its leadership crisis

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

'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.

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.'

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

The couple shared the news with a joint Instagram post.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

Black Caps crush South Africa to reach Twenty20 World Cup final

The Black Caps have booked a spot in just their second Twenty20 World Cup final, crushing South Africa by nine wickets.

Black Caps smash South Africa to make T20 final

Finn Allen smashed the fastest World Cup hundred to lead NZ into the final.

‘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.

'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.

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'.

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

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

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

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

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

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

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.

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.

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.

All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round

George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.

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

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.

‘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.

NZ Herald Live: New All Blacks' coach press conference

New All Blacks' coach Press conference

All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round

George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.

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

Peters wants six to eight weeks for tests annually.

Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL

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

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.