SportExpectations high for medalsSeasoned New Zealand competitor Tim Slyfield has high expectations for the team of 11 named yesterday to compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.17 May 12:56 AM
CompaniesHow UFC became a $4b businessFighting is big business, and the king of the mixed martial arts hill is coming to NZ. So how did barely legal brutality become one of the world's fastest-growing sports?11 May 05:00 PM
SportNZ judo rep dies in BulgariaA top sportsman has died at an international judo tournament in Europe a day after competing for a place in the New Zealand Commonwealth Games team.22 Feb 04:30 PM
UFCUFC: Hunt's opponent fails drug testKiwi UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has received an early Christmas bonus.18 Dec 02:58 AM
TravelThailand: Bangkok fightingAn inspired Kelly Lynch finds tension and excitement ringside in Bangkok.28 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrug case cops warned OlympianAn Olympic athlete was given a formal warning by police investigating an international drug ring but NZ sports officials had no choice but to select him.19 Jun 05:30 PM
BoxingUFC: Mark Hunt still wants title shotMark Hunt hasn't lost any confidence following his knockout loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 in Las Vegas last month.08 Jun 07:40 PM
SportUFC: Kiwis on UFC undercard in Las Vegas showdownMixed martial arts already has a cult following in New Zealand and it could blast to the front of people's minds this weekend.24 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleCatering for little warriorsIf you're tired of wrapping your children in cotton wool, Danielle Wright has found ways to give them some rough and tumble, in a safe environment15 Mar 05:30 PM
SportBrutal way to make livingKiwi cage fighters win and take the first step on a road they hope will lead to a successful professional UFC career, in the final of a 3-part series.26 Sep 05:30 PM
SportIn the ring with MMA fightersMixed Martial Arts or MMA fights are on the rise in New Zealand. Herald photographer Brett Phibbs takes a look at the action. 26 Sep 06:09 AM
BoxingUFC: Fight club feverNo sport has imprinted itself on the world as quickly or dramatically as mixed martial arts. Over the next three days, Steve Dean traces its roots.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore's own Karate KidHe may be only 8 years old and 1.27m tall, but martial arts expert Matthew has his black belt in Shaolin Kempo.01 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTricky: Escaping the fogTricky's mother killed herself when he was 4 and an uncle spent time in jail for cutting off somebody's ear. Ahead of his Auckland show next week Tim Adams talks to the trip-hop innovator about his relationship with the dark side16 Feb 06:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Karate Kid</i> 'too violent' for children"It's called <i>The Karate Kid</i> - you can expect a bit of karate," says Sony Pictures.29 Jun 12:37 AM
