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Niall Anderson

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We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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'It's very special': Boult joins the Kiwi 300-wicket club
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'It's very special': Boult joins the Kiwi 300-wicket club

10 Jan 07:30 AM
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'It hurts': Captain reveals where Black Caps went wrong
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'It hurts': Captain reveals where Black Caps went wrong

05 Jan 03:00 AM

The famous upset saw New Zealand's 17-test unbeaten run at home come to an end.

Defeat and disaster! Black Caps stunned by Bangladesh in upset for the ages
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Defeat and disaster! Black Caps stunned by Bangladesh in upset for the ages

05 Jan 12:20 AM

The Black Caps have been beaten in one of the biggest upsets in test cricket history.

'Maybe they underestimated us': The strategy that has Black Caps in tatters
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'Maybe they underestimated us': The strategy that has Black Caps in tatters

04 Jan 04:00 PM

Bangladesh are aware of the stakes. They know what a test victory in NZ would mean.

Black Caps in big trouble as Bangladesh close in on famous win
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Black Caps in big trouble as Bangladesh close in on famous win

04 Jan 05:45 AM

The Black Caps are in trouble. Big trouble.

Winning streak in jeopardy as Bangladesh dominate Black Caps
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Winning streak in jeopardy as Bangladesh dominate Black Caps

03 Jan 05:35 AM

Bangladesh have put themselves in the driver's seat against the Black Caps.

Black Caps under pressure as Bangladesh dominate day two
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Black Caps under pressure as Bangladesh dominate day two

02 Jan 05:40 AM

Bangladesh dominated day two of the first test against New Zealand.

Classy Conway shines as Black Caps battle v Bangladesh
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Classy Conway shines as Black Caps battle v Bangladesh

01 Jan 05:40 AM

The new year of test cricket has started in familiar fashion for the Black Caps.

'The beauty of test cricket': Williamson hails Black Caps after great escape
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'The beauty of test cricket': Williamson hails Black Caps after great escape

29 Nov 05:00 PM

The Black Caps skipper was delighted with his side's fight on the final day.

What an escape! Black Caps' final pair cling on for stunning draw
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What an escape! Black Caps' final pair cling on for stunning draw

29 Nov 11:40 AM

The Black Caps have pulled off one of New Zealand cricket's greatest heists.

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Pride and disappointment: Kane Williamson on 'frustrating' final defeat
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Pride and disappointment: Kane Williamson on 'frustrating' final defeat

14 Nov 10:00 PM

He needed one more brilliant display from his bowlers, only for them to come up short.

Final hurdle: Black Caps fall short again
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Final hurdle: Black Caps fall short again

14 Nov 05:30 PM

The Black Caps have fallen short in another white-ball final.

Into the World Cup final! Black Caps stun England with brilliant comeback
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Into the World Cup final! Black Caps stun England with brilliant comeback

10 Nov 05:50 PM

Another final, another thrilling way to reach it.

Watch out world: Black Caps destroy India in World Cup stunner
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Watch out world: Black Caps destroy India in World Cup stunner

31 Oct 05:00 PM

Watch out world – the Black Caps are alive and kicking at the Twenty20 World Cup.

On top of the world! Brilliant Black Caps crowned world test champions
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On top of the world! Brilliant Black Caps crowned world test champions

23 Jun 05:45 PM

The Black Caps have won the inaugural World Test Championship after a stunning final day.

Running out of time: Black Caps' chances dampened on day four
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Running out of time: Black Caps' chances dampened on day four

21 Jun 02:00 PM

The Black Caps' hopes of World Test Championship glory have been dampened.

Oops, they did it again: Black Caps blow it in another meltdown
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Oops, they did it again: Black Caps blow it in another meltdown

02 Feb 11:00 AM

The Black Caps again found a way to pull off the remarkable, and achieve the unexpected.

Racist taunts fired at England star: NZ Cricket turns to CCTV
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Racist taunts fired at England star: NZ Cricket turns to CCTV

25 Nov 04:56 PM

Cricket bosses to apologise to England star Jofra Archer following shock allegation.

Spin is in: Black Caps name test squad to face Sri Lanka
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Spin is in: Black Caps name test squad to face Sri Lanka

28 Jul 11:00 PM

Black Caps plump for four spinners as they prepare for turning wickets in Sri Lanka.

Manchester miracle! Black Caps into World Cup final
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Manchester miracle! Black Caps into World Cup final

10 Jul 06:25 PM

The Black Caps have stunned India to progress to another World Cup final.

Black and blue: England batter NZ in World Cup thrashing
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Black and blue: England batter NZ in World Cup thrashing

03 Jul 05:20 PM

The Black Caps need a major transformation if they are to win the Cricket World Cup.

Boult from the blue: Black Caps destroy India
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Boult from the blue: Black Caps destroy India

31 Jan 05:30 AM

Kiwi quick blitzes Indian batsman as Black Caps finally come to life in Hamilton.

'They exposed us': How Williamson plans to bounce back against India
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'They exposed us': How Williamson plans to bounce back against India

24 Jan 02:00 AM

Williamson and the Black Caps had plenty of lessons to take away after their loss to India

Frustration to first-ever: How Boult made history
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Frustration to first-ever: How Boult made history

27 Dec 07:05 AM

For most of the summer of test cricket, Trent Boult had been toiling away without reward.

Hat-trick hero! Brilliant Boult leads Black Caps to victory
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Hat-trick hero! Brilliant Boult leads Black Caps to victory

07 Nov 06:45 PM

Blistering spell to remove Pakistan's top order sets up win.

Bevin shines for top finish at world champs
Sport

Bevin shines for top finish at world champs

26 Sep 03:00 PM

Patrick Bevin has recorded the best ever finish by a New Zealand male in the time trial.

Adams unavailable as Tall Blacks name squad
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Adams unavailable as Tall Blacks name squad

14 Jun 01:53 AM

The Thunder big man has made himself unavailable for the Tall Blacks' 20-man squad.

As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies
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As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies

26 Aug 08:55 AM

All the action as the All Blacks took on the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup test

As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies
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As it happened: All Blacks v Wallabies

19 Aug 09:15 AM

All the action from the first Bledisloe Cup clash.

As it happened: All Blacks v Lions
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As it happened: All Blacks v Lions

08 Jul 07:20 AM

Recap of the third and deciding test between the All Blacks and Lions.

Danny Lee a chance to defend PGA title
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Danny Lee a chance to defend PGA title

07 Jul 04:03 AM

Kiwi golfer Danny Lee fired a six-under 64 to start the Greenbrier Classic

As it happened: Lions set up decider
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As it happened: Lions set up decider

01 Jul 08:10 AM

All the action as the All Blacks took on the Lions.

As it happened: All Blacks v Lions
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As it happened: All Blacks v Lions

24 Jun 09:00 AM

All the action from the first test as the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions clash.

Danny Lee leads on PGA Tour
Sport

Danny Lee leads on PGA Tour

27 May 03:15 AM

Danny Lee is in the mix for his second career PGA Tour title.

Netball: Steel hold off Magic challenge
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Netball: Steel hold off Magic challenge

14 May 04:38 AM

The Southern Steel remain unbeaten in the ANZ Premiership, but challengers are emerging.

Steel coast past Magic to stay unbeaten
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Steel coast past Magic to stay unbeaten

10 Apr 09:10 AM

The Southern Steel have underlined their status as the team to beat in the ANZ Premiership

The evolution of Steven Adams
Sport

The evolution of Steven Adams

07 Jan 04:00 PM

More career-best performances are on the way, as Steven Adams becomes one of the most reliable centres in the NBA.

As it happened: Highlanders v Chiefs
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As it happened: Highlanders v Chiefs

16 Jul 09:47 AM

All the action as the Highlanders hosted the Chiefs in a vital Super Rugby clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

The Steven Adams Effect
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The Steven Adams Effect

19 Jun 12:00 AM

Steven Adams is on track to become New Zealand's richest athlete.

Steven Adams' Thunder, Warriors going to game seven
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Steven Adams' Thunder, Warriors going to game seven

29 May 12:39 AM

Incredible performances from MVP Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have driven the Golden State Warriors to a big win over Steven Adams and the Thunder.

Golf: Danny Lee takes first round lead at Bridgestone Invitational event
Rotorua Daily Post

Golf: Danny Lee takes first round lead at Bridgestone Invitational event

06 Aug 11:13 PM
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