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LockerRoom: NZ’s accidental queen of the green on reaching her final end
A Kiwi bowls legend has rolled for the final time.

24 reasons why 2024 was the year for Kiwi women’s sport
Olympian Sarah Cowley Ross’ 24 reflects on a huge year for Kiwi women in sport.

The NZ footballer fighting Fifa over fossil fuels
Katie Rood helps spearhead a campaign against Fifa's partnership with Saudi Aramco.

The big questions facing the victorious Silver Ferns
'They’re no longer putting up with getting pushed around.'

Honey Hireme-Smiler's book extract: Coming back, coming out
'So, you finally came out,’ they said. 'We've known for ages.'

White Ferns player ratings: Who scored a perfect 10 in T20 World Cup triumph?
This NZ women's team climbed their Everest against all the odds.

From shearer's daughter to sailing star: Liv Mackay’s journey to the America’s Cup
It was her farmer dad who took 9-year-old Mackay to the Napier Sailing Club.

Fisher returns to water after Paris heartbreak: 'Part of me didn't want to come home'
K1-500 world record-holder Aimee Fisher eyes new goals after Paris Olympics.

Paralympic rider reins in the trolls
Louise Duncan was 17 when she caught a particularly dangerous strain of meningitis.

Long-jumper on the cusp of three-peat Paralympics greatness
The Dunedin long-jumper is aiming for a three-peat gold at the Paralympics.

National schools basketball champs face relegation after points docked
Westlake Girls' High School may be relegated from Auckland's top grade.

Golden Ferns: How they did it and how it rates
Adam Julian salutes the greats bowing out after a 'bloody hectic watch' at the Olympics.

Erika Fairweather on her mission to be at top of her game
What our world champion swimmer must do to grab an Olympic medal.

Rugby sevens legend chases another Olympic gold
'Everyone is vying for a spot in the finals.'

Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon sets sights higher with record-breaking contract
The 27-year-old has signed the longest professional deal in NZ women's rugby history.

Heartbreak to heroism: Regina Sheck's remarkable rugby tale
A Black Ferns legend is still coaching and helping kids become the best they can be.

LockerRoom: After three decades, Aleh realises America's Cup dream
Jo Aleh has always been at the forefront of female yachting in New Zealand.

Where is she now? Olympic rower Sonia Waddell's full-circle moment
The former rower and cyclist is now mentoring her daughter's team.

Kiwi hopeful waiting on Olympic qualification after shattering NZ record
Hazel Ouwenhand bettered the 100m butterfly record at Olympic trials.