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Manson too good for Drysdale, everyone else

16 Jul, 2018 12:55am
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Robbie Manson is set to scull for NZ at world champs after winning gold in Lucerne.

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Knight rises as Jets stun Sharks

15 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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The Southland Sharks' hopes of claiming top spot in the NBL have taken a major hit.

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Ryan Sissons at war with Triathlon NZ

15 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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TNZ controversially excluded him from competing at mixed team relay world championships.

Danny Lee was disqualified from the John Deere Classic. Photo / Getty

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Puzzling trend continues for Danny Lee

14 Jul, 2018 10:09pm
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Danny Lee has withdrawn or been disqualified in 14 events in his professional career.

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Clinical Crusaders thrash bumbling Blues

14 Jul, 2018 9:25pm
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an extremely movable object?

Dion Smith (far right) was part of the breakaway this morning. Photo / AP

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Smith falls just short of regaining polka dot jersey

13 Jul, 2018 4:23pm
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Kiwi cyclist Dion Smith was a kilometre away from being back in the polka dots.

Ryan Fox of New Zealand reacts to missing the putt which would have won him the Irish Open. Photo / Getty

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Fox falls agonisingly short at Irish Open

9 Jul, 2018 4:50am
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Ryan Fox stunned by two massive putts to lose the Irish Open in a playoff.

New Zealand's Dion Smith, wearing the best climber's polka dot jersey. Photo / AP

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Kiwi takes famous jersey at Tour de France

9 Jul, 2018 3:55am
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Dion Smith has recorded a slice of New Zealand cycling history at the Tour de France.

Ryan Fox is in the lead at the Irish Open. Photo / Getty

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Fox remains on track for maiden title

7 Jul, 2018 4:43pm
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Ryan Fox is on the hunt for his first European Tour title.

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Why Kiwi star turned down NBA opportunity

1 Jul, 2018 6:32pm
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Isaac Fotu had an invite to join the Boston Celtics for Summer League - and said no.

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Tall Blacks conquer China

1 Jul, 2018 5:08pm
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It was scrappy, it was tense, but in the end, it was a fifth straight qualifying win.

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Yao Ming's warning to the Tall Blacks

30 Jun, 2018 4:04pm
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Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming is warning the Tall Blacks to be wary of China.

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Tall Blacks demolish Hong Kong

28 Jun, 2018 8:53pm
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The Tall Blacks have thrashed Hong Kong for the second time in seven months.

Shea Ili and Devin Booker will face off when the Breakers take on the Suns. Photos / Getty

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NZ Breakers lock in famous clash v Phoenix Suns

27 Jun, 2018 8:20am
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For the first time, a New Zealand side will go head-to-head against NBA opposition.

Dion Smith of Wanty-Groupe Gobert. Photo / Getty

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Second Kiwi named to race at Tour de France

26 Jun, 2018 9:53pm
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Kiwi cyclist Dion Smith will ride in the Tour de France for the second straight year.

Toni Kroos saves the day for Germany. Photo / Getty

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Which Football World Cup teams are actually good?

25 Jun, 2018 2:45pm
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Goalmouth Scramble: Every team has now played 2 games, but can any of them be trusted?

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Bates makes history as White Ferns smash T20 records

21 Jun, 2018 6:05am
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A week after setting ODI records, the White Ferns made Twenty20 history.

Patrick Richard is the Breakers' new import. Photo / Getty

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Breakers lock in second import

18 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
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There's a new regime in place, but the import strategy remains the same at the Breakers.

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Fox aiming high after making cut at Open

16 Jun, 2018 7:05pm
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Ryan Fox is on track for his best ever finish in a major, but his sights are set higher.

The eventual exit of England will bring plenty of schadenfreude for some. Photo / Getty

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The best (and worst) games at the World Cup to watch

14 Jun, 2018 2:30pm
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Which World Cup games will be barnburners, and which will merely be barnfreezers?

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Adams unavailable as Tall Blacks name squad

14 Jun, 2018 1:53pm
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The Thunder big man has made himself unavailable for the Tall Blacks' 20-man squad.

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White Fern makes cricket history

14 Jun, 2018 2:35am
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Records tumble as Kiwi phenom Amelia Kerr blasts the highest score in women's ODI history.

Hawks captain Jarrod Kenny goes up for a basket with Saints counterpart Leon Henry on his tail at Basketball at the Pettigrew-Green Arena in Taradale, Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Saints win eighth in a row with unconvincing display

10 Jun, 2018 10:25pm
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The Wellington Saints top the National Basketball League but are doing it the hard way.

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Kiwi basketball coach gets NBA gig

9 Jun, 2018 5:30pm
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New Zealand has another representative in the NBA.

Shea Ili in action for the Breakers. Photo / Getty

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Breakers star gets NBA opportunity

8 Jun, 2018 9:57am
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Shea Ili's star keeps rising in the basketball world.

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New Zealand Breakers sign first import

6 Jun, 2018 3:34pm
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The New Zealand Breakers have locked in their first import for the upcoming season.

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Two Kiwis earn top 10s at Criterium du Dauphine

6 Jun, 2018 6:04am
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Two NZ cyclists have earned top 10s in the latest stage at the Criterium du Dauphine

Patrick Bevin on the time trial bike. Photo / Getty

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Cycling: Bevin claims top five at Dauphine

4 Jun, 2018 1:00am
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Kiwi cyclist Patrick Bevin has an outside chance to pull on the leader's jersey.

Joseph Cooper celebrates his stage win. Photo / Twitter

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Kiwi cyclist wins stage in Korea with superb attack

3 Jun, 2018 12:40pm
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Kiwi cyclist Joseph Cooper has added another stage win to his resume.

Brodie Retallick watches from the sidelines after suffering a pectoral injury. Photo / Getty

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More All Blacks stars under injury clouds

3 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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The All Blacks could be without further key players for their first test against France.

Lydia Ko of New Zealand plays her tee shot on the 17th hole. Photo / Getty Images

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Ko's worst round of 2018 sinks Open hopes

2 Jun, 2018 4:40pm
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Lydia Ko's worst round of the year has sunk her hopes of adding to her two major titles.

George Bennett finished eighth at the Giro d'Italia. Photo / Getty

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Bennett makes NZ cycling history at Giro

28 May, 2018 5:30am
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George Bennett has claimed New Zealand's best finish in Grand Tour history.

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Bennett set to finish eighth in Giro

27 May, 2018 2:54am
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George Bennett is set to make Kiwi cycling history as Chris Froome prepares for victory.

Tevita Li of the Highlanders makes a break to score a try. Photo / Getty

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Highlanders eke out unconvincing win

26 May, 2018 11:38pm
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There's something not quite right with the Highlanders at the moment.

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Bennett stunned by Froome ahead of Giro decider

26 May, 2018 7:02pm
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George Bennett was stunned by Chris Froome's victory on stage 19 of the Giro.

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Unbelievable stage sets Giro alight

26 May, 2018 4:25am
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George Bennett moves up as Chris Froome goes berserk at the Giro d'Italia.

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Giro blown wide open on dramatic stage

25 May, 2018 4:01am
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One measly second separates George Bennett from the top 10 after a chaotic stage 18.

Corey Webster is back with the Breakers. Photo / Getty

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Corey Webster back with the Breakers

24 May, 2018 10:00am
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The shooting guard has returned to his hometown club and he's got a point to prove.

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Bennett stays in top 10 as Giro nears end

24 May, 2018 3:12am
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Three decisive mountain stages will decide Bennett's fate at the Giro.

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More bad luck for Bennett at Giro

23 May, 2018 3:34am
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Bennett has dropped back on the jam-packed general classification at the Giro d'Italia.

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Giro: Bennett battles as Yates dominates

21 May, 2018 3:50am
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Bennett has lost more time at the Giro d'Italia after an ill-advised attack on stage 15.

George Bennett had disastrous luck on stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo / Getty

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Horror luck for George Bennett at Giro d'Italia

20 May, 2018 4:50am
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The Kiwi's misfortune in Grand Tours continues, with a mechanical issue at the worst time.

Tevita Nabura's foot connects with Cam Clark's face. Screenshot / SKY

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A kick in the teeth: Kiwi rugby's winning streak ends after red

19 May, 2018 11:40pm
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The coach had stressed the value of a good kicking game. This was not what he had in mind.

George Bennett has been thick of action during the first week of the Giro. Photo / Getty Images

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Bennett on target for NZ cycling history

19 May, 2018 3:11am
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Sixth-placed Kiwi could make some noise with best form in mountains.

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Bennett overcomes brief scare in Giro

18 May, 2018 3:42am
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It seems as if there's no such thing as an easy stage in the Giro d'Italia.

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Giro: Bennett stays in sixth after frenetic finish

17 May, 2018 3:30am
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George Bennett has reeled off a fourth straight top-20 finish at the Giro.

The peloton during stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo / AP

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Bennett rises again after Giro drama

16 May, 2018 3:43am
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George Bennett moves up at the Giro after one of his rivals capitulates on stage 10.

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Giro: Bennett jumps up as Froome flops

14 May, 2018 3:51am
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George Bennett has hung tough as other contenders completely cracked at the Giro d'Italia.

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Giro: Solid Bennett stays in top 10

13 May, 2018 3:40am
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George Bennett has remained ensconced in the top 10 at the Giro d'Italia.

Lima Sopoaga of the Highlanders tries to break the Lions defence. Photo / Getty

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Highlanders claw their way past Lions

12 May, 2018 9:27pm
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The Highlanders make it 11 wins on the trot at home after beating the Lions.

Danny Lee reacts after sinking a putt during The Players Championship. Photo / Getty

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Danny Lee in share of second at Players

12 May, 2018 3:00pm
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Danny Lee is in a promising position, but needs to overcome a recent issue to stay there

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Giro: Bennett stays in top 10 ahead of testing weekend

12 May, 2018 3:50am
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Bennett wins stage seven of the Giro, but it's the Irish sprinter, not the Kiwi climber.

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'I was thinking about my sons': Kiwi star's secret cancer battle

11 May, 2018 6:00pm
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'I wasn't ready to go yet': Lindsay Tait to retire at 36 after a storied 18-year career.

George Bennett was heavily involved on stage six. Photo / Getty

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Bennett shines on big stage at the Giro

11 May, 2018 3:50am
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George Bennett has put in a supremely strong ride on stage six of the Giro d'Italia.

Italy's Enrico Battaglin celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia. Photo / AP

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Bennett into top 20 as big test looms

10 May, 2018 4:28am
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George Bennett had two reasons to celebrate when he crossed the line on stage five.

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Giro: Bennett moves up after stage four

9 May, 2018 5:37am
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Bennett finished in the third group on the road in a testing finish on stage four.

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Giro d'Italia: Now, the race truly begins

7 May, 2018 3:22am
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The Giro d'Italia's Israeli excursion is over, and now the excitement begins.

Elia Viviani was the winner of stage two of the Giro d'Italia. Photo / Getty

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New leader in Giro as Bennett stays safe

6 May, 2018 3:40am
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There is a new leader after stage two of the 2018 Giro, and the old leader doesn't mind.

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Kiwis start solidly in Giro d'Italia

5 May, 2018 2:25am
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Tom Scully rides strongly while George Bennett limits losses in opening time trial.

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Breakers confirm signing of Aussie big man

4 May, 2018 3:00pm
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The New Zealand Breakers have added another new face to a revamped roster.

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Breakers exodus to continue as club eyes Aussie big

28 Apr, 2018 4:44pm
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The new regime at the New Zealand Breakers care not for sentiment.

Riders climb the Stelvio during the 16th stage of the 100th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy. Photo / AFP

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Bennett a chance for Kiwi history at Giro

28 Apr, 2018 10:47am
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Key questions ahead of the first Grand Tour of the cycling calendar.