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Financial struggles see Wellington Rugby sell Hurricanes stake
Wellington Rugby Football Union posted $1m-plus losses in the past two seasons.
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Sam Ruthe explains how he smashed the 1500m school record
2 minutes agoThe ease at which he smashed the long-standing record took teenage runner Sam Ruthe by surprise. Audio
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The one thing everyone's missing in the All Blacks coaching situation
3:00 pm todayScott Hansen has suddenly become a big talking point, but people are overlooking a key factor, writes Jamie Wall.
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How can the All Whites secure a FIFA World Cup 2026 win?
12:38 pm todayNew Zealand football great Ivan Vicelich says the All White's best shot at World Cup glory will come early at next year's FIFA tournament.
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Alice Robinson follows slalom win with another podium finish
11:26 am todayThe Queenstown skier continued her top form on the World Cup circuit with a third placing on on the same course in Canada.
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Black Caps call in more reinforcements
10:13 am todayNorthern Districts pace bowler Kristian Clarke has joined the squad ahead of this week's second Test against West Indies in Wellington.
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Nightmare finish for Lawson as Norris crowned F1 champion
6:29 am todayMcLaren's Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen's four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi…
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Wellington Phoenix women face injury concerns for star striker Sabitra Bhandari
8:45 am todayThe Wellington Phoenix women are closely monitoring the fitness of Nepal international Sabitra 'Samba' Bhandari after an injury scare in Melbourne.
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Rugby Sevens: Black Ferns beaten by Australia in final, All Blacks fifth
7:35 am todayThe Black Ferns Sevens were crushed by Australia in the series decider, unable to back up their victory in Dubai.
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'It just needs to stay' : Uncertain future for 100-year-old sports club
6:40 am todayThe Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has been based on donated land for almost 100 years, but there are now questions over the ownership of that land.
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Australia beat England by eight wickets in second Ashes test, lead series 2-0
7 Dec 2025Australia beat England by eight wickets in the second Ashes test in Brisbane on day four on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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Kiwi Daniel Hillier shares sixth place at Australian Golf Open in Melbourne
7 Dec 2025Danish golfer Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson has claimed the Australian Open, winning by just one shot over home favourite Cam Smith.
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Black Caps bring in reinforcements to test squad
7 Dec 2025Towering Canterbury seamer Michael Rae joins the New Zealand side, as its bowling depth is tested.
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Kiwi secures back-to-back giant slalom wins
6:14 am todayNew Zealand's Alice Robinson claimed her second straight giant slalom win and sixth World Cup victory of her career in the discipline.
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All Whites to play in Los Angeles, Vancouver
7 Dec 2025The All Whites will face Belgium, Iran and Egypt in their FIFA World Cup pool.
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Verstappen on pole for F1 title-decider, Lawson 13th on grid
7 Dec 2025F1's title contenders seized the top three grid slots to set up a tense season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen on pole.
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The Ashes: Starc shines with bat and ball to push Australia to brink of Gabba win
7 Dec 2025Mitchell Starc scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets to push Australia to the brink of victory.
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Banana skin hinders golf superstar McIlroy at Australian Open
6 Dec 2025The world No.2 posted a double bogey on the second hole, after his ball incredibly landed underneath a discarded banana skin.
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Breakers surge into playoff contention: win over JackJumpers
6 Dec 2025Four wins in their last five games have propelled the Breakers into the ANBL top six.
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Auckland FC continue derby dominance over Phoenix
6 Dec 2025The 'Black Knights' missed two penalties against their shorthanded rivals, but eventually took control of the A-League showdown.
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West Indies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test
6 Dec 2025Justin Greaves frustrated the depleted NZ bowling attack with a double-century to secure the draw.
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Running prodigy Ruthe shatters schoolboy 1500m record
7 Dec 2025The Tauranga Boys' College student ran his heat in a time of 3m 38.62s. Video
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All Whites to play Belgium, Iran and Egypt in 2026 FIFA World Cup
6 Dec 2025New Zealand are drawn in one of the more palatable groups for next year's global tournament.
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Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship
6 Dec 2025The veteran Kiwi driver will share duties in Hyundai's third car and is confirmed for next month's Rally Monte Carlo.
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Rassie Erasmus staying as Springboks head coach until 2031
6 Dec 2025The decorated head coach gets a four-year extension, giving him two more Rugby World Cups to aim for.
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FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G
6 Dec 2025There are 52 ranking points separating the All Whites from their closest opponent.
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Lando Norris quicker than Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi GP practice
6 Dec 2025McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris makes a perfect start to the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Year of Kiwi sporting turbulence, triumph
6 Dec 2025A year of highs, lows and hard questions - inside New Zealand's rollercoaster sporting season.
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