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Sport and love: Young stars making sacrifices
Not knowing when she'll see her partner again is something young netballer Elle Temu is working through as the ANZ Premiership returns.
Nelson cyclist where she needs to be
There were still a few tears when she left home for a second time, but the Nelson cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black couldn't wait to get back to Italy.
Rise in number of people checking in on their mental health
The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. Video, Audio
Nelson cyclist struggling to realise a dream
Young New Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black admits she's struggled for motivation while being locked down back in Nelson instead of realising a career dream.
Hayden Wilde: I'll be better in another year's time
The New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde believes he'll be better off with another year under his belt before the Tokyo Olympics.
Top surfer didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
New Zealand surfer Billy Stairmand was one of the few Olympic athletes that didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
New Zealand surfer Billy Stairmand enjoying lockdown life
Stairmand was one of the few Olympic athletes that didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
Cameron Brown: Ironman legend
Cameron Brown remains one of the favourites to take out this year's Ironman New Zealand title, 23 years after competing in his first event.
Frustrated Walsh hoping to make amends
Tom Walsh has been frustrated with how his season has gone so far but he's hoping to make amends at this weekend's National Track Championships in Christchurch.
Black Caps make the most of being at home
Home comforts certainly helped the Black Caps reverse their Test fortunes following their 10 wicket win over India in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.
Boost for Kiwi boxers
Boxing New Zealand will stump up with the extra cash to get their nine boxers to the rescheduled Olympic qualifying tournament.
Amelia Kerr excited for WBBL semi-finals
The White Ferns spinner can't wait to come up against some of her teammates in the Big Bash play-offs this weekend after what she says has been a great competition so far.
Another new look Phoenix side to start A-League season
There is a sense of deja vu for the Phoenix and their fans heading into the new A-League football season.
Arthur's boy pays hommage to legendary Lydiard
'A genius' is how Barry Magee describes legendary New Zealand running coach Arthur Lydiard who has been honoured by the International Athletics Federation.
Scullers enjoying chase for Olympic spots
New Zealand's single scullers go into next week's World Rowing Championships with completely contrasting build-ups but with a common goal.
Olympic champs surprised by difficulty of rowing eight
Former Olympic champions Mahe Drysdale and Hamish Bond are struggling to adjust to life in the big boat.
Excitement building for Football Ferns coach
Tom Sermanni says his fourth world cup appearance is just as important to him as his first.
Football Ferns want to make history
The Football Ferns aren't dreaming of World Cup glory, success for them is rather less ambitious.
Dreams become reality for Football Fern
Paige Satchell may only be 21 but playing at a World Cup has been a dream for the Football Ferns forward for most of her life.
Culture club: How an English football coach is embracing Māoridom
New Zealand under-20 men's football coach Des Buckingham believes the culture within his side is playing a big part in their success at the World Cup. Video
Year of the Cups: Women’s Football World Cup 2019
In a year of world cups, RNZ Sport turns the spotlight on the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The highs and lows of the 2018 sporting year
While on the field there was plenty of success for our athletes this year, 2018 may well be remembered as the year of sporting reviews.
The beauty of the Basin Reserve
There is something special about attending a cricket Test and watching it at the Basin Reserve is probably as good as it gets in New Zealand.
Football: Phoenix future gets even murkier
The future of the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League football competition has got even murkier.
Is Joe Schmidt the coach of the year?
It was with much interest that I saw Joe Schmidt's nomination for the 2018 Halberg Awards.