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Chiefs win tight top of the table battle
A wet, physical game in Hamilton saw the home side prevail thanks to good decision-making and execution.
Waikato horse trainer banned for life for 'worst category of abuse'
Witness statements from seven employees referred to psychological, emotional effects and distress from "witnessing abuse" of horses.
Phoenix lose import to injury for rest of A-League season
Francisco 'Chico' Geraldes injured the meniscus in his left knee and will be sidelined for the next three months.
All Whites climb to highest world ranking in over a decade
New Zealand has climbed three spots to 86th, in the latest FIFA rankings.
Lawson: Demotion 'not something I saw coming'
"The discussions we were having ... weren't really leaning in this direction," Lawson said.
Chiefs v Reds: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific top of the table clash. Video
Black Caps' Jacob Duffy named world's No 1 ranked T20 bowler
Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy has surged to the top of the ICC's rankings for T20 matches.
Mitch Hay on how he just missed out on maiden ODI ton
Mitch Hay can only laugh at how close he got to his maiden international ODI century against Pakistan.
Finals or bust - Hurricanes feel Super Rugby financial pain
Regularly missing the finals is costing the Hurricanes who are now seeking a $1 million cash boost.
Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Reece to midfield, Blues sweat on Beauden
Rob Penney's sprung a surprise for the Crusaders, while the Blues welcome back some much-needed reinforcements.
Lawson to give 'everything I have' at Japanese Grand Prix
The Kiwi racing driver says he will be giving his all for Racing Bulls as he tries to get his Formula One career back on track.
Fairytale finish for Wagner as Northern Districts win Plunket Shield
The former Blackcaps speedster signed off on his domestic career on the same ground he debuted on 17 years ago.
Injury rules out Black Cap Mark Chapman against Pakistan
New Zealand's top scorer in the series opener will now miss game two.
Auckland won't host next America's Cup
Team New Zealand says the city won't be holding the next event after the event failed to get government backing.
Lawson will 'probably never become a top driver' - Schumacher
"I wouldn't have put Liam Lawson in a Formula One car at all,"Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher says in a stinging assessment.
NZ Rugby reaches settlement with INEOS over ending sponsorship
NZR says both organisations are satisfied with the outcome.
Marco Rojas released early by Wellington Phoenix
The forward's second stint at the A-League club has been cut short by mutual consent.
Tough final round for Fox at Houston Open
The Kiwi's putter let him down, as he missed several key chances to eventually slide back to finish tied for 15th.
'Keep listening to Miss Beatson': F1 star's response to Timaru students
Lando Norris has won some lifelong fans at a primary school. Video
Auckland FC set A-League sights high after quietening the Roar
Coach Steve Corica says he'll take points any way he can get them as Auckland FC win in Brisbane to surge clear in the A-League.
Soaring Kiwi crowned freeski halfpipe world champ
New Zealander Finley Melville Ives has been crowned men's freeski halfpipe world champion at only 18-years-old.
Black Ferns take out Hong Kong world series
Jorja Miller scores two trademark tries as the Black Ferns Sevens see off Australia in the world series final.
Damian McKenzie commits to NZ Rugby to 2029
Mercurial playmaker Damian McKenzie has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for four more years.
Damian McKenzie commits to NZ Rugby to 2029
Mercurial playmaker Damian McKenzie has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for four more years.
Black Ferns Sevens dance into Hong Kong final
The Black Ferns Sevens have waltzed into the final of the Hong Kong leg of the world series, trouncing Canada 41-0 in their semifinal.
