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Street Kids v Light Bears: National Under 85kg Club Cup to be decided at Eden Park
25 Sep 2025The sixth edition of the popular weight grade competition final sees clubs from Wellington and Christchurch face off in the Bledisloe Cup curtain-raiser.
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Sponsors want 'Israel' taken off cycling team's jerseys
25 Sep 2025The Israeli cycling team that has been a focus for pro-Palestinian protests says it is reviewing its branding for next year as sponsors pressured for a name change.
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Netball: Silver Ferns win Taini Jamison trophy with 70-58 victory over South Africa
24 Sep 2025The Silver Ferns have won the second test against South Africa 70-58 at Pettigrew Green Arena in Napier
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White Ferns warm up for World Cup with Australia in mind
25 Sep 2025The White Ferns' Cricket World Cup preparation is aimed towards a big performance in their opening game against Australia on Wednesday.
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Europe's Ryder Cup hero Fleetwood expects Americans out for revenge
25 Sep 2025Tommy Fleetwood knows a thing or two about revenge and expects a US team bent on retaliation at Bethpage Black this week after he sealed the Ryder Cup win for Europe in Rome two years ago.
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Tony Hawk's 1999 '900' skateboard fetches US$2m at auction
25 Sep 2025Hawk said proceeds will support his nonprofit organisation that helps build public skate parks in under-served areas.
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Former All White avoids conviction over spot fixing scheme
24 Sep 2025Clayton Lewis has avoided a formal conviction for his role in an A-League spot-fixing scheme.
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'Stupid': Liverpool boss blasts striker for red card after scoring
24 Sep 2025Liverpool striker celebrates goal by taking off his shirt - and gets a red card.
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Tennis: Svitolina brings season to an end to 'heal and recharge'
24 Sep 2025Former world number three Elina Svitolina says she is ending her season because she is not in the "right emotional space" to continue.
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Sports scholarships: Weightlifter and swimmer can now focus on training
24 Sep 2025Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia and swimmer Hazel Ouwehand are the 2025 recipients of the Yvette Williams Scholarships.
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Wallabies take a hit before test against All Blacks
24 Sep 2025The Australian team's fullback Andrew Kellaway has been ruled out of their Bledisloe Cup test in Auckland on Saturday.
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The big Bledisloe Cup selection questions
24 Sep 2025Will coach Scott Robertson go for wholesale changes after a record All Blacks defeat in Wellington?
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Suzie Bates on coaching: 'That is where my passion is'
24 Sep 2025The White Ferns batter is about to compete in her sixth and possibly last World Cup.
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Naomi Osaka to return to ASB Classic
24 Sep 2025Former women's world number one tennis player Naomi Osaka will return to play the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer.
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Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies at 92
24 Sep 2025Dickie Bird was one of the most iconic figures in the game of cricket, known worldwide for his "fairness, humour and love of the game".
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Halfback Jahrome Hughes could make dramatic return for finals clash
24 Sep 2025The star halfback has been included in Melbourne Storm's squad for Friday night's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.
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Red Bull in no rush to decide Liam Lawson's F1 future
24 Sep 2025The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the first race since Russia in 2020 where the energy drink brand's two teams, Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, had all their drivers score points.
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US golfers donate Ryder Cup money to charity
24 Sep 2025Scottie Scheffler says he plans to support organisations in the US city of Dallas as he has a "deep passion" for it.
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Silver Fern Parris Mason bounces back from scary neck injury
24 Sep 2025The painful injury suffered three months ago hasn't curbed Mason's fearless style of play.
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The one damning stat separating the All Blacks and Wallabies
23 Sep 2025Watch: It's not so much scoring points, but when they're being scored writes Jamie Wall. Video
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How Kiwis are being targeted by international match fixers
23 Sep 2025From messages promising piles of cash, to fake agents offering trials, organised crime groups are recruiting New Zealanders.
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Tall Fern's Charlotte Whittaker on why she came home
23 Sep 2025Although the 25-year-old benefitted from invaluable experience honing her craft on the court overseas, the period had been a testing one physically and mentally.
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PSG triumph at football's Ballon d'Or awards
23 Sep 2025Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati were named the world's best football players as they won prestigious Ballon d'Or awards.
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Small conkers causing big problems for World Championships
23 Sep 2025Britain's hot and dry summer has put this year's World Conker Championships in jeopardy with a series of heatwaves leading to smaller than normal conkers, organisers say.
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