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Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Jorja Miller on the Black Ferns
New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year Jorja Miller speaks about transferring to the Black Ferns from the sevens side and her future goals. Video / Alyse Wright

76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'

Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes next
America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright

Drua captain reveals 'gut-wrenching' grief before crushing Blues defeat
Coach said ex-Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe's death impacted performance of players.

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.

'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figure
Wellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' – Runner's tribute to late friend
Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.

'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.

Kiwi sets world shearing record in historic South Africa feat
Copp and Tienie du Plessis tallied 970 at Teebus Waters, near Steynsburg.

'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sport
The Sport Integrity Commission has sought advice from Interpol on organised crime.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return
'I definitely thought for a second, like, man, is that it for my career?'

All Black's 12-year-old challenges girls' exclusion in school sports
Aila faced sexist remarks while playing rippa rugby at school.

Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.

The best Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments.

Merlin eyes $100k Taylor Mile after $1m race boost
Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level
Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

'Have a tough hide': Raelene Castle on leadership in sports
Raelene Castle has faced personal and professional challenges in male-dominated roles.