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Queensland taps NZ duo as new Origin rule opens door for more selections

A new rule now lets players represent both New Zealand and an Origin side.

'Comfortable where I am': Dame Noeline Taurua's plan to reunite Silver Ferns

Taurua and assistant coach Briony Akle will have only three weeks with the full squad.

'We were clear coming in': Hansen's message to unused Black Ferns rookies

Four of the nine newcomers to the Black Ferns touring squad will remain uncapped.

The moment that will haunt NZ's first female UFC athlete

Michelle Montague will fight a former teammate in her second UFC bout on Sunday.

Crusaders host Waratahs in opening game at new stadium

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Waratahs.

'We were clear coming in': Hansen's message to unused Black Ferns rookies

Four of the nine newcomers to the Black Ferns touring squad will remain uncapped.

Super Round: All you need to know for Super Rugby's big weekend

Du’Plessis Kirifi marks his 100th Super Rugby match as Hurricanes co-captain.

From Lancaster Park to One NZ Stadium: The exclusive club that's getting harder to join

Wallaby legend James Slipper also played in the final test at Lancaster Park in 2010

Queensland taps NZ duo as new Origin rule opens door for more selections

A new rule now lets players represent both New Zealand and an Origin side.

'Lean on him a couple times': How SBW helped Zac Lomax with Super Rugby switch

Zac Lomax leaned on close friend Sonny Bill Williams before quitting the NRL.

'It was pretty incredible': Warriors flyer admits disbelief over gravity-defying try v Titans

Coach Andrew Webster says Alofiana Khan-Pereira has quickly fitted into the side.

Warriors: Is it 'Our Year'? Maybe. Is it 'Our Time'? Definitely

The 'Our Year' mantra began in earnest before the 2012 NRL season.

Anzac Cup at The Park tonight a matter of trust for punters

Hillbilly Blues can win tonight's Group 1 trot – if he behaves.

Bergerson thinks Qali Al Farrasha ready to bounce back to form

Te Akau holds a strong hand on a big black-type day at Te Rapa.

Swayzee’s aggression could be crucial factor in Taylor Mile

Swayzee is looking to continue the Australian domination of New Zealand's biggest races

Harry brings up ton then aims for Group 1 glory with best mate

Harry Orange has had a remarkable start to his driving career.

'Comfortable where I am': Dame Noeline Taurua's plan to reunite Silver Ferns

Taurua and assistant coach Briony Akle will have only three weeks with the full squad.

New Silver Ferns assistant coach named

The Australian replaces Deb Fuller as assistant to Dame Noeline Taurua.

Nathan Limm: Is the next Silver Ferns coach emerging?

ANALYSIS: The Tactix are the only unbeaten side two rounds into the ANZ Premiership.

Nathan Limm: Five things we learned from ANZ Premiership's opening round

Nathan Limm believes the Stars are early title favourites.

Body ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletes

Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.

'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win

The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.

Maadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta

The men were ordered home after complaints about their conduct.

Watch: NZ University Rowing Championships

Watch live coverage of the NZ University Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro.

‘Safety should come first’: Lawson reacts to F1’s new rule changes

Next month’s Miami Grand Prix will see another tweak to 2026’s controversial regulations.

Explained: F1 makes rule changes as drivers get their way for Miami

Nine refinements aim to curb risky speed gaps and boost flat-out racing.

Racing Bulls boss backs Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson sits 10th in the drivers' standings, just two points behind Max Verstappen.

'What a freaking race': Payne delights home fans with Ruapuna masterclass

Kiwi driver Matt Payne dominated at Ruapuna, winning his second race of the weekend.

Bangladesh down Black Caps to clinch series comeback

Bangladesh beat the Black Caps by 55 runs to clinch the series.

'Immensely proud': White Ferns great Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

The 38-year-old has spent more than half of her life representing New Zealand.

Ex-Black Cap front-runner to be new NZ Cricket chief executive

Geoff Allott is understood to be the last candidate left from a three-person shortlist.

Rana rips through Black Caps as Bangladesh set up ODI series decider

Nahid Rana’s 5-32 helped restrict New Zealand to just 198 in Dhaka.

Watch: Tennis star obliterates racquet during epic meltdown before discarding in bin

Daniil Medvedev had a meltdown for the ages during a shock defeat in Monte Carlo.

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

From Lancaster Park to One NZ Stadium: The exclusive club that's getting harder to join

Wallaby legend James Slipper also played in the final test at Lancaster Park in 2010

How One NZ Stadium’s rooftop walk could become sport’s hottest new ticket

Could a human spider-cam view become the most unique view in NZ sports?

Alice Soper: The big money lesson we must learn from European women's rugby

OPINION: More than 77,000 fans watched England thrash Ireland in this year's tournament.

From Taylor Swift to Codie Taylor: Why NZ needs to plan for better stadiums

OPINION: What Christchurch's new stadium tells us about NZ's infrastructure woes.

Michelle Montague takes on Mayra Bueno Silva for shot at UFC rankings

Kiwi bantamweight Michelle Montague returns to the UFC octagon against Mayra Bueno Silva on April 26. Video / NZ Herald

Lions eye new tours as Australia return not guaranteed

New touring destinations being investigated alongside Australia, New Zealand and SA.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: April 24

Can you get a hat-trick?

'Immensely proud': White Ferns great Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

The 38-year-old has spent more than half of her life representing New Zealand.

Anzac Cup at The Park tonight a matter of trust for punters

Hillbilly Blues can win tonight's Group 1 trot – if he behaves.

Bergerson thinks Qali Al Farrasha ready to bounce back to form

Te Akau holds a strong hand on a big black-type day at Te Rapa.

Swayzee’s aggression could be crucial factor in Taylor Mile

Swayzee is looking to continue the Australian domination of New Zealand's biggest races

Why SailGP won't return to Auckland in 2027

The global foiling league has held events in New Zealand for the past four years.