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Jillaroos beat Kiwi Ferns in tense Pacific Championships clash

New Zealand were outclassed in a prequel to next week's final in Sydney.

Bridget Tunnicliffe: Why Maddy Gordon creates headaches for Silver Ferns selectors

OPINION: The 25-year-old midcourter joins the Queensland Firebirds for the 2025 season.

Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community

Netball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.

Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer

Recently she has been vocal in her support of her friend, Ferns coach Noeline Taurua.

Fabian's Holland: Inside the Dutch All Black's hometown rugby club

The All Blacks lock had Kiwi influences when he was growing up in the Netherlands.

Top prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talent

Coach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.

32 tests, no wins: Can Scotland finally crack the All Blacks code at Murrayfield?

New Zealand have dominated this rivalry, winning 30 of 32 Tests since 1905.

All Blacks v Scotland: All you need to know

The All Blacks take on Scotland in the second leg of the Grand Slam.

Kiwis fullback thankful after majestic display in test return

Keano Kini scored a try in his comeback test to help the NZ reach the Pacific Cup final.

NRL launches investigation after Tongan league star has seizure and needs brain surgery

Eli Katoa suffered three head knocks - one before the game and two during the match.

How Kiwis players rated in Pacific Championships win over Tonga

Who impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis beat Tonga to reach the Pacific Cup final.

From heartbreak to hope: Kiwis storm into Pacific decider after Eden Park triumph

The performance sets the Kiwis up for a huge match with Samoa next week.

Melbourne Cup 2025: Who will win 'the race that stops a nation?'

All the action as Melbourne Cup day is upon us.

Melbourne Cup sweepstake chart: The betting tips for today's big race

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Melbourne Cup 2025: All you need to know

Melbourne Cup day is upon us.

Nearly half of Melbourne Cup field have Kiwi connections

Plenty of New Zealanders have a chance of sharing in the Melbourne Cup glory today.

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks for the first time since stoush with Netball NZ

Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to Mike Hosking for the first time since being reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. Video / NZ Herald

'Traumatic': Dame Noeline Taurua on job offers and uniting the Silver Ferns

Dame Noeline Taurua slams NNZ's handling of her banishment, reveals job offers.

"Waste of time": Dame Noeline Taurua opens up on "traumatic" experience and how she'll unite players

Dame Noeline Taurua talks to NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm about being stood down and subsequently reinstated as Silver Ferns coach.

Reinstated Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks of ‘horrific’ ordeal

Taurua was stood down as coach for six weeks, days out from the Taini Jamison series.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

'Bulletproof rhythm': Kiwi pair crowned world champions in Shanghai

Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch beat the Romania pair by five seconds in the final.

Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai

For the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.

87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat

The journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.

‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP

The 23-year-old Kiwi says he just has to keep performing on the track.

Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories

Bob McMurray says claims McLaren are sabotaging Oscar Piastri are baseless.

Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar

The Japanese driver could be thrown a career lifeline by engine supplier Honda.

Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals

Mexico’s motorsport federation says the Kiwi driver failed to slow down sufficiently.

Injury-hit Black Caps get reinforcements for West Indies T20 series

The five matches are the last before next year's World Cup squad is named.

'It's the right time': Kane Williamson retires from T20 Internationals

The 35-year-old will continue to play ODI cricket, as well as franchise T20s.

Unlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over England

Blair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.

'Absolutely devastated': Young Australian cricketer dies after being struck in neck by ball

The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was struck by a ball.

Local favourite Norrie confirms return to ASB Classic after win over world No 1

Player's world ranking has rebounded from 91 to inside the top 30 after a strong comeback.

Testosterone levels mean Sabalenka and Swiatek are better than me, says world No 27

Marta Kostyuk said taller rivals have 'higher testosterone' levels.

'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic return

Ben Shelton will be making his fourth straight appearance at Stanley St in 2026.

World No 204 wins Shanghai Masters in family showdown

The 26-year-old was only added to the Shanghai draw a day before qualifying.

Melbourne Cup sweepstake chart: The betting tips for today's big race

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‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams

Volleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.

How rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavour

One school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.

A new challenge? What American exit means for the America’s Cup

American Magic’s AC75 could now potentially offer a major boost for a new team.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 4

Can you get a hat-trick?

A new challenge? What American exit means for the America’s Cup

American Magic’s AC75 could now potentially offer a major boost for a new team.

Nearly half of Melbourne Cup field have Kiwi connections

Plenty of New Zealanders have a chance of sharing in the Melbourne Cup glory today.

Grey day predicted at Flemington ... on and off the track

Presage Nocturne and Half Yours are pair to beat in today's A$10 million Melbourne Cup.

Marsh confident golden spring can continue at Ellerslie

The Horse of the Year looks ready to return to winning form at Ellerslie today.

'Traumatic': Dame Noeline Taurua on job offers and uniting the Silver Ferns

Dame Noeline Taurua slams NNZ's handling of her banishment, reveals job offers.

Gregor Paul: Rugby’s obsession that is ruining its own spectacle

OPINION: Fans were left baffled by another inconsistency in rugby’s head‑contact laws.

NRL launches investigation after Tongan league star has seizure and needs brain surgery

Eli Katoa suffered three head knocks - one before the game and two during the match.