Auckland FCAuckland FC faces keeper crisis with All Whites star to miss World CupOil Sail has undergone surgery after rupturing a tendon in his left knee.05 Feb 04:32 AM
WorldFour dead men: The cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling starHitmen claim instigator of 2002 abduction was Tour of Spain winner Luis 'Lucho' Herrera. 05 Feb 02:46 AM
SailingOn The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'05 Feb 12:30 AM
RacingHow fans can join Warriors, Blues and Auckland FC in $4m NZB Kiwi raceThe NZB Kiwi is part of a huge weekend of sport in Auckland in early March. 04 Feb 11:14 PM
CricketMcCullum: Why England's coach says drinking culture criticism is all wrongEngland coach says boozing during the Ashes tour did not get out of hand.04 Feb 10:00 PM
Super RugbyRookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior statusFabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.04 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.04 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWSport Panel: Who will be the next All Blacks coach?Sports editor Cam McMillan and reporter Nathan Limm reveal what to expect in sport this weekend.Watch04 Feb 07:27 PM
OlympicsItaly foils Russian cyberattacks targeting OlympicsA Russian group says the attacks punish Italy for backing Ukraine.04 Feb 06:29 PM
LeagueEden Park to host State of Origin game in 2027 - reportThe game is reported to have a kickoff of 9.30pm local time.04 Feb 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsRanking every NZ athlete's chances of a Winter Olympic medalHow many medals will New Zealand bring home from Italy?04 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingPier returns home rejuvenated to defend NZ's dented racing pridePier and Savaglee have been absent from New Zealand racetracks for almost a year.04 Feb 04:00 PM
SailGPBurling hopes for change after SailGP crash; boat set to be ready for Auckland'We’ve always been very confident we’d be on the water here,' Peter Burling says. 04 Feb 05:01 AM
SailGPPeter Burling confident as Black Foils eye SailGP return in AucklandBlack Foils driver and co-CEO Peter Burling gives an update on the damage to their F50 ahead of the regatta in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 04:46 AM
NRL'Not in the best interests of the game': NRL backs down after club backlash to major rule overhaulThe ARLC will now trial the controversial kickoff option later in 2026.04 Feb 03:33 AM
All Blacks'Interesting times': Players lift lid on cut-throat All Blacks coaching shake-upLeading All Blacks share their views on the coaching changes that overshadow Super Rugby.04 Feb 02:00 AM
Formula 1‘Thrilled to continue’: Zuru renew Lawson sponsorship for 2026 F1 seasonThe Kiwi’s helmet will again feature Zuru’s logo during this year’s campaign.04 Feb 02:00 AM
Olympics'Contemplating my whole life': The injury that almost ended Kiwi skier's Olympic dream'I have to respect what's happened and not try and bite off more than I can chew.'04 Feb 01:00 AM
All BlacksDane Coles confirmed as former All Black to help appoint next coachA five-strong panel will be tasked with finding Scott Robertson's replacement.04 Feb 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron McMillanThe winners and losers from the Rugby World Cup 2027 scheduleOPINION: This feels more like opening with a Wiggles playlist than AC/DC.03 Feb 10:01 PM
SportSport Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026Sport Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 06:24 PM
Olympics'Take it chill': The mindset behind Fin Melville Ives' halfpipe riseMelville Ives comes into the Games after World Championship, World Cup and X Games wins.03 Feb 05:20 PM
Super RugbyHow Super Rugby’s new rules could widen the gap to test rugbyNew law tweaks aim to cut stoppages and speed up Super Rugby Pacific games.03 Feb 05:01 PM
OlympicsFin Melville Ives talks mindset ahead of the Winter OlympicsReigning freeski halfpipe world champion Fin Melville Ives will compete in his first Winter Olympics this month. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingAustralians being subsidised to race here, annoying local trainersAussie gallopers are being paid $10,000 subsidies to come race in New Zealand.03 Feb 04:58 PM
OpinionOliver Brown: Winter Olympics does not need Donald Trump's extra ICEOPINION: Italian leaders from left and centre denounce ICE as a violent militia.03 Feb 04:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: Up The Wahs! What the ABs can learn from the WarriorsMāori and Pasifika ideas of loyalty and reciprocity help fuel 'Up The Wahs'.03 Feb 04:01 PM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encountersRidler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort. 03 Feb 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coachesOPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.03 Feb 03:38 AM
WorldItaly's spread-out Olympics face transport challengeUsing public transport will require planning, and infrastructure projects are not ready.03 Feb 03:16 AM
Black FernsThe real story behind Women's Rugby World Cup coverageWomen featured in 44% of all sports stories during the five-week RWC.03 Feb 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael BurgessAuckland FC hit rare slump as coach faces his biggest test yetAuckland FC had just one win from six games across January.03 Feb 12:40 AM