Basketball'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball titleThe Kiwi guard is now expected to enter next week's WNBA draft. 05 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandFormer US junior rep signs with the Hawks'I’m ready to get to work and do whatever the team needs.'29 Mar 11:10 PM
BreakersStar centre recommits to NZ BreakersSam Mennenga has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Auckland NBL franchise.24 Mar 02:47 AM
SportBrilliant Bam Adebayo edges Kobe Bryant mark for second-highest points total in NBA history11 Mar 03:39 AM
Tall BlacksTall Blacks crush Guam for Fiba World Cup qualifying winJack Andrew led New Zealand with 20 points and nine rebounds in Guam.01 Mar 07:19 PM
Breakers'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coachPetteri Koponen isn't seeking a contract extension after two season with the NBL club.28 Feb 03:26 AM
Tall BlacksTall Blacks get tight win against Philippines in front of raucous crowdSam Mennenga powered the Tall Blacks with a double-double in Manila.26 Feb 05:41 PM
New ZealandSon returns to play for Hawks – and his dad is assistant coachAlonzo Burton is back with the Hawks for the 2026 season.26 Feb 04:00 AM
Sport'Continuity' key for Tall Blacks in World Cup qualifiersThe Tall Blacks must beat the Philippines or Guam to stay in World Cup contention.25 Feb 10:33 PM
BasketballTall Fern returns from injury with US ambitionThe 24-year-old guard is entering her final college season with UCLA Bruins.23 Feb 01:23 AM
BreakersStarting from scratch: Breakers plot roster overhaul after flat NBL seasonThe Breakers will review every staff and player role after finishing seventh.22 Feb 09:18 PM
Herald NOWSport Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Sport Headlines | Against-the-odds win for unbeaten Zimbabwe and basketball's Breakers end season in seventh | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:57 PM
BreakersBreakers crush Taipans as Mennenga erupts and depth shines in 31-point routSam Mennenga hit 32 points in his first game back from a wrist injury.19 Feb 05:05 PM
Sport‘I have no idea’: LeBron still unclear on NBA futureJames says any decision on retirement will hinge on his long-term health.16 Feb 04:31 PM
BreakersBreakers' NBL playoff hopes end with defeat to 36ersThe Breakers now turn their attention to the Ignite Cup final.14 Feb 10:48 PM
BreakersNew Zealand Breakers sweep Illawarra Hawks to keep playoff hopes aliveThe Breakers closed out a 4-0 season sweep of the defending champions in style. 07 Feb 09:39 PM
SportSport Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026Sport Headlines | Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 06:24 PM
BreakersBreakers' playoffs hopes hit after 2-point heartbreaker in HobartThe Breakers now sit 11-18, two wins behind Tasmania with four games left.01 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandHawks trailblazer back in Bay 50 years after sparking hoops revolutionEd Donohue wasn't in the Bay long but it was a heady time when he arrived in the mid '70s.30 Jan 10:00 PM
SportLeBron James' tears stoke retirement talkThe NBA legend admits this emotional return to Cleveland may have been his last there.30 Jan 04:01 PM
SportSteven Adams out for rest of NBA seasonThe 32-year-old was hurt on January 18 while contesting a Zion Williamson drive.29 Jan 12:50 AM
NBA'I'm horrified': Wembanyama speaks out on Minneapolis shootingsNurse Alex Pretti, 37, was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.28 Jan 04:01 PM
BreakersNZ Breakers lose star forward to injury as playoff hopes take a hitMennenga is averaging 17 points per game this season and leads the team in rebounding. 24 Jan 01:28 AM
SportPay cuts confirmed for ANZ Premiership netballersThe players face a 20% pay cut this year after a new broadcasting deal.23 Jan 01:02 AM
BreakersBreakers lose but stay on track for inaugural Ignite Cup finalWinning the third and fourth quarters kept the Breakers atop the Cup ladder.21 Jan 07:59 PM
BreakersNZ Breakers beat Hawks to reignite playoff hopesAfter a 103-62 loss on Friday, the Breakers bounced back in a big way. 11 Jan 08:01 AM
SportThe Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV cameraPlacid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.05 Jan 11:31 PM