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New Zealand

'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400

19 Feb 12:47 AM

The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.

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Kiwi Melbourne Cup winning horse Verry Elleegant dies

19 Feb 12:28 AM

Verry Elleegant won 16 races, 11 of them at Group 1 level, for earnings of nearly $15m.

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Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui

18 Feb 11:18 PM

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Lost swimsuits almost derail Clareburt's world title

18 Feb 10:06 PM

Another world title for New Zealand at the World Aquatic Championships.

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Greyhound trainer’s career off to flying start

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Blake McInerney is perfectly poised to continue the McInerney family training dynasty.

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The crucial rule for anybody considering wearing a mankini

18 Feb 08:43 PM

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MG4 wins 2023 New Zealand Car of the Year
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MG4 wins 2023 New Zealand Car of the Year

18 Feb 06:09 PM

The MG4 has notched up another COTY win, this time from the NZ Motoring Writers Guild.

India thrash England to record their biggest margin of victory
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18 Feb 06:00 PM

India broke their previous best which came against the Black Caps.

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Burling is expected to return for the team's home event next month.

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With mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.

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Racing: Topweight withdrawals clear way for top jockeys

18 Feb 04:42 PM

The Auckland Cup picture could change dramatically today.

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Parents of All Blacks great bred top lot at Karaka

18 Feb 04:40 PM

'Braeden and Caroline breed them good with two legs or four'.

Aussie Olympian stood down for wearing mankini
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Aussie Olympian stood down for wearing mankini

18 Feb 04:31 PM

Riders were encouraged to wear fancy dress for the event.

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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Feb 19

18 Feb 04:20 PM

Can you go three for three and earn a hat-trick?

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Ruapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventure

18 Feb 04:00 PM

Raetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.

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Barbarouses brace keeps Phoenix top

18 Feb 09:46 AM

After a delay due to thunderstorms, the Wellington Phoenix struck.

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Breakers clinch playoffs but lose in Adelaide

18 Feb 07:27 AM

The Breakers have clinched their post-season berth, but are headed on the road.

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18 Feb 06:31 AM

For the first time since 2019, the UFC featherweight title has changed hands.

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RTS shines but Warriors fall to Tigers

18 Feb 05:34 AM

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has come back with a bang.

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Warriors

Watch: Warriors prop sent off in pre-season clash

18 Feb 05:11 AM

Maiu’u was sent off for a high shot on Tigers centre Declan Casey early in the match.

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A new hope? Six talking points ahead of Blues season

18 Feb 02:06 AM

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18 Feb 01:15 AM

All you need to know ahead of UFC 298.

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Why Team NZ women's AmCup crew took up gaming

18 Feb 12:42 AM

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Super Rugby

'How did I get here?': The fortnight that changed Ethan Roots' life

17 Feb 11:38 PM

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Kiwi swimming star takes bronze at World Champs
Sport

Kiwi swimming star takes bronze at World Champs

17 Feb 11:31 PM

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Super Rugby

Best of the Blues: Selecting the best Super Rugby XV of all time

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Selecting the best from the Blues.

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Sceats leads local hopes at NZ Grand Prix
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Sceats leads local hopes at NZ Grand Prix

17 Feb 05:00 PM

The ambition to add their names to the list of winners remains strong.

Black Caps select Kuggeleijn for Australia tests
Black Caps

Black Caps select Kuggeleijn for Australia tests

17 Feb 04:00 PM

Scott Kuggeleijn last featured in the test squad when he made his debut a year ago.

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Boy in wheelchair given chance to run on world stage

17 Feb 05:50 AM

10-year-old Cooper went from a sport-filled life to being a wheelchair user.

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