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The highlights, lowlights and oddities of the Sporting Year
It's that of time of the year - the RNZ Sports crew look back of the sporting highlights, lowlights, and oddities of the sporting year that was.
Chiefs delay Super Rugby Pacific preseason
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is hoping a decision to delay the start to their preseason will help them in next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Pasifika lift weightlifting numbers
Weightlifting in New Zealand is enjoying a surge in popularity and in part it's due to the increased involvement of Māori and Pasifika athletes.
Top athletes want change to the NZ sporting system
Rowing great Mahe Drysdale is spearheading an employment case that could have major implications for the New Zealand sports system.
Dējā vu for Olympic champion Emma Twigg
Olympic rowing champion Emma Twigg can be forgiven for having a feeling of dējā vu going into this week's World Championships in the Czech Republic.
Rotorua runner out to make history
Rotorua runner Michael Voss takes a low key approach into competition and isn't getting fazed about the possibility of making history this weekend.
Old foes clash for Farah Palmer Cup title
The two most successful teams in the history of the women's provincial rugby competition will meet in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup tomorrow.
Kevin Fallon: 'I thought they were robbed'
The All Whites will have to wait another four years for the opportunity to play at the Fifa World Cup finals after a heart-breaking loss in their final qualification game.
Young paddler Alicia Hoskin learning from the best
New Zealand paddler Alicia Hoskin is hoping to form a lasting combination with legend Dame Lisa Carrington.
NZ's oldest sports club celebrates 160 years
The Canterbury Rowing Club will this weekend celebrate its 160th anniversary after surviving some tough times.
Wellington Phoenix hope home fans aren't lost
After spending the last five months based in Australia the Wellington Phoenix return home this weekend.
The Cricket World Cup has been a winner
The first of three World Cups New Zealand will host over an 18 month period will come to an end this weekend as Australia play England in the final of the women's Cricket World Cup.
Dutch cricketer still wants to play for New Zealand
Logan van Beek will turn out for the Netherlands against the Black Caps but still holds ambitions of one day playing for New Zealand.
New Zealand's latest middle-distance talent excited for world indoors
Talented middle distance runner Geordie Beamish is looking forward to putting on the iconic black New Zealand singlet for the first time at next week's World Indoor Champs.
New Zealand sprinter happy to end Springbok ambitions
A budding Springbok as a youngster, sprinter Tiaan Whelpton is hoping to finally pull on the black singlet and represent New Zealand.
Can New Zealand win its first Winter Olympics gold medal?
For the first time New Zealand has athletes at the Winter Olympics who can be considered genuine medal contenders.
Keith Walker: 'I have grave concerns about our survival'
The head of Boxing New Zealand has doubts his sport will remain in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Inexperienced Phoenix excited about A-League debut
The Phoenix will debut in Australia's national women's football competition tonight with plenty of enthusiasm but very little experience.
Tour of Southland: 'It's an institution'
Covid may have hit a number of sports in the pocket, but as far as Southlanders are concerned supporting their cycle tour remains a priority.
Paddon to debut electric rally car
There will be plenty of engine noise just outside the South Canterbury town of Waimate this weekend with the possible exception of one car.
Tupou Neiufi: 'I miss the pool a lot'
Champion Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi has been taking multiple showers and baths each day just to feel the water as she copes with a lack of pool training.
Has the gloss been taken off the Farah Palmer Cup final?
The Canterbury and Waikato rugby teams both believe they can overcome the loss of their Black Ferns players in the Farah Palmer Cup final.
Manawatu Rugby leading the way in gender equality
Manawatu Rugby is proud of the inclusiveness they've brought to the union and what it means for their players.
Liv Mackay: 'I'm thinking the same as all the top guys in the sport'
The options appear to be endless for New Zealand sailor Liv Mackay, but she wants to settle on one and get stuck in.
Stedman ready to run in Tokyo
Christchurch runner Will Stedman feels in a better place heading into his second Paralympics.