SportNorthland teen aims for American football glory despite not playing the sportNikau Hepi has signed a scholarship to play at Florida State University.04 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFrom schoolkids to future Olympians: Auckland’s booming youth sevens stageThe 80-team U18 event brings 31 overseas sides to Dilworth School.04 Dec 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisBazball is good for test cricket – but it needs a reality checkCritics say Bazball looks fragile against Australia and India’s top attacks.03 Dec 11:48 PM
SportBlast from the Past: The night refereeing chaos rocked a World Cup dreamThe drama of the All Whites-Kuwait clash in 1981.03 Dec 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupWinners and losers from the 2027 World Cup drawCameron McMillan runs through the winners and losers from the World Cup draw.03 Dec 09:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps hit by another injury blow as Blundell scratched from second testCanterbury’s Mitch Hay is in line to debut against the West Indies in Wellington. 03 Dec 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulAll Blacks face 'inconvenient truth' in brutal 2027 World Cup pathOPINION: There is almost no scenario in which it’s possible to see them toppling the Boks.03 Dec 05:30 PM
Black Caps‘Good feeling, isn’t it?’: Duffy’s patience pays off to put Black Caps on topThe 31-year-old had to wait a long time to play test cricket, but is making up for it now.03 Dec 04:01 PM
RacingRailway winner’s return on hold after slight setbackCrocetti won't be at Pukekohe as planned on Saturday.03 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingLadies Man back for challenging title defence in strong ClassicWet-track worries hang over the Group 1 race at Trentham on Saturday.03 Dec 04:00 PM
BreakersJackson-Cartwright dagger lifts Breakers in Ignite Cup thriller over KingsParker Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points, including the game-winning triple.03 Dec 10:28 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks draw Wallabies, face early showdown path with SpringboksA pool win could send the All Blacks to a quarter-final against South Africa.03 Dec 09:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: West Indies' sole Hope shows Black Caps how to batOPINION: Bedecked in sunglasses, the 32-year-old oozed class in Christchurch.03 Dec 07:00 AM
Black CapsDuffy’s day as Black Caps’ bowlers earn lead against West IndiesA maiden five-wicket haul sees NZ cricketers take a 96-run advantage into day three. 03 Dec 06:00 AM
Black Ferns'We've got plenty to prove': Black Ferns welcome familiar foes as home tests confirmedThe Black Ferns are expected to play a total of 10 tests in 2026, with four on home soil.03 Dec 04:30 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC brace for 'intense' derby as Phoenix chase maiden winThe pressure is on as Auckland FC chase a fifth straight NZ derby win over the Phoenix.03 Dec 04:00 AM
Football World Cup'Massive': All Whites to play home tournament in March ahead of World CupIt had been expected that the team wouldn't play here again before the World Cup.03 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandWaikato powerlifter eyes gold as Special Olympics Games head to ChristchurchWaikato is sending 41 athletes to compete in seven sports at the event.03 Dec 02:44 AM
Formula 1F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seatExperts say Lawson's polished form and consistency made him the safer choice.02 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2027 draw: All you need to knowThe tournament expands to six pools of four teams for the first time.02 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRising champs and title shots: Local stars line up for Auckland's BX9 eventFormer Commonwealth Games boxer Emile Richardson faces Auckland pro Ioane Auvaa.02 Dec 08:00 PM
Cricket'Batter ahead of his time': England test cricketer diesSmith, nicknamed 'The Judge', played 62 tests for England from 1988 to 1996.02 Dec 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesAll Whites’ dream and nightmare paths in massive World Cup drawThe All Whites could face global heavyweights such as England, Argentina or Brazil.02 Dec 06:01 PM
Black CapsBracewell sheds uncertainty over future to rescue Black CapsThe 34-year-old didn't know if he'd play another test, but made it count in Christchurch.02 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandNZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games beginThere'll be a record 259 schools, with 1168 athletes and temperatures of 30C or more.02 Dec 05:00 PM
TennisTriple grand slam finalist to return to ASB ClassicRuud has reached three grand slam finals and a ranking of No 3 in the world.02 Dec 04:30 PM
Football FernsFootball Ferns lose to Matildas againVeteran midfielder Annalie Longo came off the bench for her 144th and final cap.02 Dec 04:17 PM
RacingSensational summer, but plenty of questions for puntersSeveral questions hang over the markets for some of Ellerslie's richest summer spoils.02 Dec 04:00 PM
GolfFox lays down big money challenge as teammate named for Chasing the FoxWorld No 41 Ryan Fox is offering $15,000 to any team that beats him and Daniel Hillier.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Formula 1Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 seasonThe sport's worst-kept secret has been confirmed by Red Bull.02 Dec 03:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' bestOPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.02 Dec 07:00 AM
