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Alice Soper: Why Black Ferns’ depth in playmakers matters more than ever

OPINION: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu’s dominant form has secured her starting role.

Retiring White Ferns greats named for T20 World Cup

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu will retire after this tournament.

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.

Feilding High topple Japanese champs as Kiwi schools stay unbeaten

Feilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.

Anzac shake-up: All Blacks target extra tests and $10m boost before World Cup

NZ Rugby expects the Anzac test concept to generate close to $10m in income.

'We'd lost everything': How All Blacks coach Dave Rennie saved the Warriors

Warriors chief executive Cameron George explains how Rennie helped turn the club around.

Alice Soper: Why Black Ferns’ depth in playmakers matters more than ever

OPINION: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu’s dominant form has secured her starting role.

'We'd lost everything': How All Blacks coach Dave Rennie saved the Warriors

Warriors chief executive Cameron George explains how Rennie helped turn the club around.

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.

Hill will do the training and leave driving up to son in Oaks tonight

Cath and Jumal both have crucial ace draws at Alexandra Park tonight.

Very different stablemates give Falconer shot at Te Rapa double

Trainer Margaret Falconer has two winning chances at Te Rapa tomorrow.

James-Wellwood stable chasing Queensland winter glory

A Cambridge stable eyes one of Queensland's iconic races.

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.

'Great period of change': Netball NZ appoints former TVNZ chairman as board chair

The experienced company director will appoint a permanent CEO and three board members.

Netball NZ CEO on Silver Ferns fixtures, broadcast deals, her future

Jane Patterson is keeping quiet on whether she wants the CEO job long-term.

'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.

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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.

What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?

One venue has offered to host a second race in 2026 if needed.

‘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.

'Lost a bit of identity’: Mark Richardson on state of cricket in NZ

Former Black Cap also said his days in the commentary booth have wrapped up.

Rain abandons second T20

Persistent rain in Chattogram meant not even the toss could take place.

'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.

Retiring White Ferns greats named for T20 World Cup

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu will retire after this tournament.

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

Auckland FC's nervy, do-or-die clash: Can they finally fire at home?

The Black Knights have scraped just seven points from their last seven games.

Fox prepared for 'chaotic' week at Trump's course as PGA Tour, F1 crossover in Miami

A 4.5m golden statue of Donald Trump was unveiled at the course ahead of the tournament.

Feilding High topple Japanese champs as Kiwi schools stay unbeaten

Feilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.

Anzac shake-up: All Blacks target extra tests and $10m boost before World Cup

NZ Rugby expects the Anzac test concept to generate close to $10m in income.

Rain abandons second T20

Persistent rain in Chattogram meant not even the toss could take place.

James-Wellwood stable chasing Queensland winter glory

A Cambridge stable eyes one of Queensland's iconic races.

'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.

LIV Golf event postponement deepens uncertainty as players eye rival tours

Cash from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is only guaranteed until the season's end.

Manu Vatuvei returns to the ring as Yama headlines stacked BX-9 boxing card

Former rugby league player Vatuvei will fight Tokoroa's Michael Tuaiti.

Alice Soper: Why Black Ferns’ depth in playmakers matters more than ever

OPINION: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu’s dominant form has secured her starting role.

All Whites set to pocket record payout from Fifa after qualifying for World Cup

The All Whites now face Iran, Belgium and Egypt in a tough Group G.

'Would mean everything to me': Te Puke jet sport racer eyes world finals

The 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.