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'Wasn't my time': The frontrunner to replace Silver Ferns captain

Filda Vui is a strong chance to fill the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

'Clicked pretty quickly': Amelia Garvey's wonderfully weird road to British Open debut

Garvey played nine holes with Dame Lydia Ko at Royal Porthcawl ahead of this week's Open.

'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world title

It's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.

'Burst into tears': Army captain's journey to Black Ferns debut

Laura Bayfield has been fast-tracked from Black Ferns debut to defending the World Cup.

Gregor Paul: Why rugby's love for controversy harms the game

OPINION: Rugby needs to be thinking more Netflix crime thriller than Mexican soap opera.

Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season

Take a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.

Rob Penney confirms coaching future

The coach is looking forward to the new season and the Crusaders' new home.

'The perfect week away': All Blacks star announces engagement

Fiji proved the perfect setting for the playmaker to pop the question.

Experienced Warriors trio ruled out for clash against Dolphins

The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a shock loss to the Gold Coast Titans.

Warriors to host 2026 Anzac Day clash in Wellington

Wellington last hosted an NRL game back in 2023 against the Knights.

Kiwis halfback signs massive $4m NRL deal

Jahrome Hughes signed with the Melbourne Storm until the 2030 season.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Warriors seek answers after flat Titans performance

The Warriors aim to regroup before facing the Redcliffe Dolphins on Friday.

Kelso and his lass on mission to restore Kiwi training pride

The Matamata trainers are aiming for a mega transtasman double to end a Group 1 drought.

Home track hero hoping for final surge to end record season

It is a numbers game for trainer Stephen Marsh at Cambridge today.

'It still hasn’t really sunk in': Craig Grylls on becoming premiership winner

The new champion of the New Zealand jockeys' ranks will be officially crowned today.

Kiwi trainer gets just rewards for breeding world’s best sprinter

New Zealand racehorse rated the best sprinter in the world came from humble beginnings.

'Wasn't my time': The frontrunner to replace Silver Ferns captain

Filda Vui is a strong chance to fill the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

Silver Ferns confirm five new tests

Dame Noeline Taurua's applauding the extra test matches ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Netball NZ non-committal on player pay cuts with new broadcast deal

The ANZ Premiership will be broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ next season.

Why the ANZ Premiership’s best shooter won’t play for the Silver Ferns

Amelia Walmsley will miss the Taini Jamison series against South Africa.

'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student ban

Debate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.

'Not okay': Top NZ rower cops booze ban after bolting from US police in post-regatta incident

Zack Rumble was being questioned over an alleged assault in Seattle.

‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best

How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.

Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade

The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.

Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar

OPINION: What we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix.

Coroner says police 'destroyed' vital evidence in speedway racing death

He died from head trauma – the coroner can't rule on the helmet as police threw it away.

Lawson takes eighth in Belgium Grand Prix, comprehensively beats teammate Hadjar

The Kiwi drove home for his third points finish of the 2025 F1 season.

Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix

The Kiwi reached the third and final session of qualifying for the third time this year.

Henry rolls Zimbabwe before Conway gives Black Caps control in Bulawayo

Even after losing the toss, New Zealand outplayed their hosts on day one.

'You're just the groundsman, nothing beyond': Indian coach rows with Oval staff

Gautam Gambhir clashed with The Oval's head groundsman ahead of the final test.

Black Caps suffer injury blow with Latham out on eve of first test

Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first test against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury.

Never lost: The Black Caps aim to retain near perfect test record

The Black Caps don the whites for the first time in more than seven months.

Why Venus Williams is making a surprise comeback to tennis

Venus Williams returns after a 16-month layoff at the DC Open this week.

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title in another Alcaraz classic

The 23-year-old is the first Italian to win at the All England Club.

'Super surreal': Most one-sided Wimbledon final ever as Swiatek triumphs

She won in just 57 minutes in the most one-sided final in 114 years.

'Very tough': Sinner braces for Alcaraz challenge in Wimbledon final

Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final.

Gregor Paul: Why rugby's love for controversy harms the game

OPINION: Rugby needs to be thinking more Netflix crime thriller than Mexican soap opera.

'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting technique

The sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.

How All Blacks eligibility rules could stall Richie Mo’unga's return

Mo’unga may miss key matches unless granted an exemption by New Zealand Rugby.

Arguments and announcements: News you might have missed in curious America's Cup campaign

The new cycle continues to chart curious paths when the wait for a framework goes on.

'The perfect week away': All Blacks star announces engagement

Fiji proved the perfect setting for the playmaker to pop the question.

How All Blacks eligibility rules could stall Richie Mo’unga's return

Mo’unga may miss key matches unless granted an exemption by New Zealand Rugby.

Napier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches

The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: July 30

Can you get a hat-trick?

Auckland FC make impressive start to Australia Cup

The Gold Coast Knights were blown away in the first half.

Silver Ferns confirm five new tests

Dame Noeline Taurua's applauding the extra test matches ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Home track hero hoping for final surge to end record season

It is a numbers game for trainer Stephen Marsh at Cambridge today.

'It still hasn’t really sunk in': Craig Grylls on becoming premiership winner

The new champion of the New Zealand jockeys' ranks will be officially crowned today.