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Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them
2 Dec 2025Judd Flavell admits he couldn't have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them.
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Red Bull regret suggesting Antonelli moved aside for Norris
2 Dec 2025Red Bull issued a statement of regret after senior team members made "incorrect" comments accusing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of moving aside for McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris at the Qatar…
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Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
1 Dec 2025Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
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Football Fern legend to sign off against Matildas
1 Dec 2025Annalie Longo knew the end of a career spanning nearly 20 years at the top was coming this year. Audio
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Black Caps coach expecting no problems in first West Indies test
1 Dec 2025New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August.
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Season-ending showdown set as Verstappen wins in Qatar
1 Dec 2025Verstappen is taking the F1 title battle with McLaren to a season-ending showdown.
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All Blacks Sevens end title drought, Black Ferns Sevens get revenge
1 Dec 2025New Zealand has swept the Dubai round of the Sevens World Series with wins over Australia.
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One-man show as Black Sticks claim bronze medal
1 Dec 2025Sam Lane opened the scoring with two field goals in the opening quarter at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
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'We're not just in one small bubble': Athletes excited for Christchurch Special Olympics
1 Dec 2025The national summer games open in Christchurch next week, the first time in 20 years the city had hosted the pinnacle event. Audio
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New Zealand beaten in SailGP grand final
1 Dec 2025Britain won the 2025 SailGP Championship, beating New Zealand and Australia in a thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi to lift the trophy and a $3.5 million prize.
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Ten-man Chelsea hold off Arsenal in tetchy 1-1 London derby
1 Dec 2025Mikel Merino cancelled out Trevoh Chalobah's Chelsea opener to spare the Premier League leaders' blushes.
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A one man show as Black Sticks claim bronze medal
1 Dec 2025The Black Sticks men have finished third at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
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The Kiwi surgeon repairing international cricketers' backs
30 Nov 2025When an Australian or Indian bowler suffers a spine injury, they call Dr Rowan Schouten.
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Puddle ball: Auckland FC end unbeaten A-League run
30 Nov 2025Crazy scenes at Mt Smart, as the 'Black Knights' lost during a monsoon-like downpour.
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'I'll be back soon': Katoa eyes league return after brain surgery
30 Nov 2025The Tongan international says his recovery is going well and he hopes to return to the game.
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Kiwi Robinson claims dominant win at Alpine Ski World Cup in Colorado
30 Nov 2025After her giant slalom victory, Alice Robinson climbs to second in the standings behind Austrian Julia Scheib.
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F1: Piastri pole puts pressure on Norris, Kiwi Lawson 12th
30 Nov 2025Both Liam Lawson and Lando Norris have a lot on line at the Qatar GP.
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Sebastien Ogier becomes oldest World Rally champion
30 Nov 2025The Frenchman triumphed in Saudi Arabia to become the oldest World Rally champion at 41.
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Auckland United clinch third straight National League crown
30 Nov 2025It was the fifth clash between city rivals Auckland United and Eastern Suburbs.
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All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style
30 Nov 2025The All Blacks Sevens make a perfect start to the world series in Dubai, while the Black Ferns Sevens also top their pool.
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Etzebeth shown red as Springboks crush scoreless Wales
30 Nov 2025The rampant Springboks inflict the heaviest ever home defeat on Wales but the test is marred by red card to lock Eben Etzebeth for alleged eye gouging.
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Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens off to winning start at Dubai
29 Nov 2025Star Jorja Miller grabbed an early try double against France in poolplay.
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Phoenix topple Adelaide in A-League upset
29 Nov 2025Captain Alex Rufer's early goal set up Wellington for a shock win. Audio
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Kiwi Kobori one shot behind leaders into Australia PGA final round
29 Nov 2025Three players sit atop the leaderboard after three days at Royal Queensland.
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