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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

16 Mar 10:54 PM
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Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

15 Mar 08:00 PM
Formula 1

Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand Prix

All the action as Liam Lawson finished seventh in China.

15 Mar 08:39 AM

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Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend
Formula 1

Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend

The Kiwi took top-10 finishes in both the sprint and grand prix in Shanghai.

15 Mar 08:37 AM
'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash
Motorsport

'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash

The 18-year-old committed the cardinal sin of motorsport.

15 Mar 03:00 AM
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
Formula 1

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

15 Mar 12:37 AM
Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai
Formula 1

Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai

14 Mar 08:03 AM
F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter
Formula 1

F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter

14 Mar 08:00 AM
Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint
Formula 1

Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint

14 Mar 03:40 AM
F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East
Formula 1

F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East

The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.

13 Mar 11:31 PM
Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue

The Kiwi was 0.094s away from starting inside the top 10.

13 Mar 08:16 AM
Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes
Formula 1

Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes

The Kiwi returns to China, one year after it proved to be his final race with Red Bull.

12 Mar 04:31 PM
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Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules
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Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules

OPINION: Experts warn new rules about electrical power risk a major start-line crash.

10 Mar 01:31 AM
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Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix.

08 Mar 08:30 PM
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'Player power is big': Will Black Caps and White Ferns strike over T20 future?
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'Player power is big': Will Black Caps and White Ferns strike over T20 future?

New Zealand's players want a Kiwi franchise league, but no decision has been made.

19 Mar 04:01 AM
NZ-born NRL prop taken to hospital after Dragons training injury
NRL

NZ-born NRL prop taken to hospital after Dragons training injury

Loko Pasifiki Tonga suffered a suspected neck injury at a training session this afternoon.

19 Mar 03:39 AM
Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup
Motorsport

Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

19 Mar 02:50 AM
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Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers
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Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers

OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.

19 Mar 02:38 AM
‘A lot more than you think’: Kiwi golfer reveals the true cost of tour life
Golf

‘A lot more than you think’: Kiwi golfer reveals the true cost of tour life

Sam Jones estimated he incurred expenses of about $250k during his 2024 season.

19 Mar 02:01 AM
'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes season
Super Rugby

'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes season

Clark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.

18 Mar 11:58 PM
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Paul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

Paul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?

OPINION: Critics say the 21-year-old flanker offers hype but little impact.

18 Mar 10:00 PM
Son of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round six
Super Rugby

Son of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round six

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.

18 Mar 09:55 PM

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'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener
Formula 1

'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener

Two years after the Kiwi took the Mexican’s job, nothing has been forgiven.

08 Mar 06:37 AM
Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener
Formula 1

Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener

The Racing Bulls driver couldn't capitalise on fast qualifying in the season opening GP.

08 Mar 05:53 AM
Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP
Formula 1

Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP

All the action from Melbourne's Albert Park Street Circuit.

08 Mar 05:28 AM
'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption
Formula 1

'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption

After struggling in the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, the Kiwi starts eighth today.

07 Mar 05:01 PM
Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne

The Kiwi will begin Formula One’s new era with a shot at a points finish.

07 Mar 06:24 AM
Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix

All the action from the second day at Albert Park.

07 Mar 06:21 AM
‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car
Formula 1

‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car

The Kiwi finished 13th in each practice session, with qualifying to come on Saturday.

06 Mar 06:01 PM
Lawson solid but not spectacular, beaten twice by new teammate in F1 practice
Formula 1

Lawson solid but not spectacular, beaten twice by new teammate in F1 practice

The Kiwi was outside the top 10 in both sessions as he learns his new car.

06 Mar 06:04 AM
Recap: Lawson finishes 13th - twice - in Melbourne practice sessions
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes 13th - twice - in Melbourne practice sessions

All the action from Formula 1's first two free practice sessions in Melbourne.

06 Mar 06:02 AM
Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season
Formula 1

Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season

The four-time world champion continues to support the Kiwi after his brutal demotion.

05 Mar 10:00 PM
Why Liam Lawson's Formula 1 career is more secure than ever
Formula 1

Why Liam Lawson's Formula 1 career is more secure than ever

The Kiwi enters 2026 on firm ground, after years of uncertainty.

05 Mar 04:01 PM
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Anxious but ready: Lawson braces for F1’s new unknown in Melbourne
Formula 1

Anxious but ready: Lawson braces for F1’s new unknown in Melbourne

Drivers face a daunting challenge as the new racing season begins this weekend.

05 Mar 06:51 AM
‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflict
Formula 1

‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflict

Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are in doubt as fighting continues.

05 Mar 04:02 AM
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Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules
Formula 1

Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules

The 24-race season opens in Melbourne on March 8 under sweeping new rules.

03 Mar 05:30 PM
'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car
Formula 1

'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car

The Kiwi feels better prepared after 'surviving' his first full F1 season.

02 Mar 07:30 PM
Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery

OPINION: Who got it right and who didn't in designing this year's cars?

28 Feb 11:25 PM
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Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season
Alex Powell
AnalysisAlex Powell

Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season

ANALYSIS: Even in a secure position, the Kiwi's season is far from straightforward.

27 Feb 04:00 PM
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F1 team rankings: How will Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls fare?
Formula 1

F1 team rankings: How will Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls fare?

Formula One's 'biggest technical shake-up in a generation' has made predictions difficult.

25 Feb 09:35 PM
Ecclestone: F1 is in danger of losing its fans
Sport

Ecclestone: F1 is in danger of losing its fans

He says a Ferrari title with Lewis Hamilton would be a ‘great story’ for F1.

25 Feb 03:57 PM
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Christian Horner: Demoting Liam Lawson from Red Bull 'wasn't my choice'
Formula 1

Christian Horner: Demoting Liam Lawson from Red Bull 'wasn't my choice'

Horner says Oliver Mintzlaff and Helmut Marko pushed him out of Red Bull.

24 Feb 07:18 AM
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