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The Win Machine: Behind the scenes with the Black Ferns Sevens in Hong Kong

The team powered themselves to a fourth straight Hong Kong title.

'The rugby we want to play': Hansen reflects on first series at Black Ferns helm

'We wanted to put our rugby to the test and we’ve certainly done that,' Hansen said.

On The Up: Michelle Montague, NZ's first female UFC athlete, set for ranking in top 15 after win

Montague beat No 12-ranked Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.

That time an Olympic legend went hard out in a social sprint at school sport day

The Jamaican sprint legend gassed the other parents at a school sports day.

First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region

Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.

'Means a lot': NFL draft pick receives surprise from All Blacks

He received messages of support from Codie Taylor, Rieko Ioane and Keven Mealamu.

Kiwi schools grind out wins at Sanix rugby tournament

Rotorua Boys’ High edged Osaka Toin High 15-14 with a late penalty goal.

Chaos theory: How the Fainga’anuku experiment could fit into Dave Rennie’s plans – Gregor Paul

OPINION: A 7-1 bench split with Leicester Fainga’anuku and Damian McKenzie has potential.

Rugby league hopeful, 22, urges others to act fast after stage 4 cancer shock

Doctors first gave Jay Barnett just a 25% chance of surviving for five years.

Warriors flying high & Super Round deemed a massive success | Ryan Bridge TODAY

A huge weekend of sport unfolded as the Warriors moved to second on the NRL table. Video | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Warriors v Dolphins player ratings: The young star who shone and the one who struggled

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Dolphins in Wellington.

The halftime 'rev up' that boosted Warriors to a comeback victory

Down at halftime, Andrew Webster's men rallied in front of a packed house in Wellington.

Hoskin off to conquer Australia after Geneva earns Derby tilt

Geneva has been one of the quiet achievers of the New Zealand three-year-old crop.

New driver for Jumal after surprise change heading into Derby

Jumal is a red hot $1.16 to win Friday's Woodlands Stud Northern Derby.

Karaka Ready To Run sale graduate retires after superb career

Antino was another huge New Zealand sales success story in Australia.

Avantage’s little girl does her champion mum proud at Ellerslie

The filly is the first foal of champion racemare Avantage

'Comfortable where I am': Dame Noeline Taurua's plan to reunite Silver Ferns

Taurua and assistant coach Briony Akle will have only three weeks with the full squad.

New Silver Ferns assistant coach named

The Australian replaces Deb Fuller as assistant to Dame Noeline Taurua.

Nathan Limm: Is the next Silver Ferns coach emerging?

ANALYSIS: The Tactix are the only unbeaten side two rounds into the ANZ Premiership.

Nathan Limm: Five things we learned from ANZ Premiership's opening round

Nathan Limm believes the Stars are early title favourites.

Twigg's latest win puts Olympic beach sprint history within reach

Emma Twigg, 39, adds the national beach sprint title to her world crown.

Watch: NZ Coastal Rowing Championships, day one

Watch all the action of the NZ Coastal Rowing Championships at Orewa Beach.

Body ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletes

Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.

'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win

The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.

‘Safety should come first’: Lawson reacts to F1’s new rule changes

Next month’s Miami Grand Prix will see another tweak to 2026’s controversial regulations.

Explained: F1 makes rule changes as drivers get their way for Miami

Nine refinements aim to curb risky speed gaps and boost flat-out racing.

Racing Bulls boss backs Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson sits 10th in the drivers' standings, just two points behind Max Verstappen.

'What a freaking race': Payne delights home fans with Ruapuna masterclass

Kiwi driver Matt Payne dominated at Ruapuna, winning his second race of the weekend.

'We need to be listening to our fans': New CEO on future of NZ Cricket

Chief executive Geoff Allott knows emphasises balance between T20 and internationals.

Ex-Black Cap named NZ Cricket's new CEO

He will be NZC's sixth chief executive and holds NZC Life Membership.

Bangladesh pull off record home chase to beat Black Caps

Tawhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls in Bangladesh's record chase.

Bangladesh down Black Caps to clinch series comeback

Bangladesh beat the Black Caps by 55 runs to clinch the series.

Watch: Tennis star obliterates racquet during epic meltdown before discarding in bin

Daniil Medvedev had a meltdown for the ages during a shock defeat in Monte Carlo.

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region

Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.

Kiwi schools grind out wins at Sanix rugby tournament

Rotorua Boys’ High edged Osaka Toin High 15-14 with a late penalty goal.

Chaos theory: How the Fainga’anuku experiment could fit into Dave Rennie’s plans – Gregor Paul

OPINION: A 7-1 bench split with Leicester Fainga’anuku and Damian McKenzie has potential.

Super Round review: What it was like to be a fan at Christchurch's new stadium

OPINION: Liam Napier looks at the good and the bad in Christchurch's new stadium.

'Start of a new chapter': Nyika gets world title eliminator after fiancee’s cancer fight

After five months supporting his fiancee, the Kiwi has world title status in his sights.

Ex-Black Cap named NZ Cricket's new CEO

He will be NZC's sixth chief executive and holds NZC Life Membership.

All Blacks watch: The outsiders contending for Dave Rennie's call

OPINION: The ABs coach plans to take more than 40 All Blacks on tour to South Africa.

Warriors flying high & Super Round deemed a massive success | Ryan Bridge TODAY

A huge weekend of sport unfolded as the Warriors moved to second on the NRL table. Video | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Karaka Ready To Run sale graduate retires after superb career

Antino was another huge New Zealand sales success story in Australia.

Avantage’s little girl does her champion mum proud at Ellerslie

The filly is the first foal of champion racemare Avantage

Twigg's latest win puts Olympic beach sprint history within reach

Emma Twigg, 39, adds the national beach sprint title to her world crown.

Confessions of an Auckland youth football coach: How I fixed a kids' game

A season of stress, constant WhatsApp dinging and abusing a grandfather.