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Paul Lewis: The Kiwi sports leader who could find the money to fund a stadium
OPINION: We are paying the price for the decisions of yesteryear's politicians.

'How's the family, Wayne': Security boosted at mayor's home after threatening messages
Security car on watch, CCTV to be installed after "disconcerting" Western Springs posts.

Fox in contention for first PGA Tour victory
Fox will play in the final group with Min Woo Lee and Alejandro Tosti.

Moana Pasifika shock Crusaders in Christchurch
All the action as the Crusaders fell to their first loss against Moana Pasifika.

Watch: Maadi Regatta secondary schools rowing champs
Watch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete

Wondering what to do in Auckland this weekend? These ideas sound brilliant
There’s a motley collection of events happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and plenty to enjoy.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

Alice Robinson in No 1 land: Kiwi slalom skier’s big week
The Kiwi skier is dominating the giant slalom circuit in Europe.

Booming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sport
Mike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Watch: Anti-vax ex-Māori All Black questions Efeso Collins’ grieving widow
Fia Collins wants a coroner to hold an inquest into her husband's death.

Brain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussion
NZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.

‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.

Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.

Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view
OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?

‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form
'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'

‘It was carnage’: Fox’s change of fortune on PGA Tour
Of the 72 players to make the cut, Fox was one of nine to not card an over-par round.

Sports Insider: Keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport
OPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.

Watch: Napier athlete takes Winter Special Olympics silver, missing gold by 0.1 seconds
'Mum, Dad, I’m here. Dream come true.'

Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights
Th teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.

Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards postponed indefinitely
The Hawke's Bay Sports Awards have been an annual event since the mid-1960s.

Let there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui
'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.