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Time right for Tall Blacks to challenge Boomers
1 May 2025With no NBA players available, both teams will rely on players contesting domestic competitions.
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David Boon retires as international cricket match referee
1 May 2025Long a thorn for Black Caps sides as a player, Australian David Boon has called time on his career as a match referee.
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Former Australian Diamond to provide cover for injury ravaged Pulse
1 May 2025Gabi Simpson has been signed as a temporary replacement player.
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'Inexcusable': Prank call costs a US football team $600,000
1 May 2025A call by a coach's son during the draft has resulted in massive fines for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Black Ferns selectors drop Ruby Tui for Pacific Four series
1 May 2025Rugby superstar Ruby Tui has been left out of the Black Ferns squad for the next month's Pacific Four series.
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Barcelona fight back to draw six-goal Champions League thriller with Inter
1 May 2025Barcelona twice struck back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
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F1: Racing Bulls give Liam Lawson their full backing
1 May 2025Racing Bulls have given their full backing to New Zealand driver Liam Lawson and expect him to be back to his best very soon.
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Manu Samoa to have 'home' rugby test against Fiji in Rotorua
1 May 2025Rotorua Stadium will act as be Manu Samoa's home ground when they play Fiji in a rugby test match in September.
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14-year-batting star needs protection from overnight fame, coach says
1 May 2025India found a new batting sensation in Suryavanshi, who smashed 101 off 38 balls in Monday's Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Titans.
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Jannik Sinner considered walking away from tennis during doping controversy
1 May 2025World number one Jannik Sinner thought about walking away from tennis during his doping controversy.
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Auckland FC lose out as Hollywood-backed Wrexham head to Wellington
30 Apr 2025Wrexham would play in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and New Zealand.
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Unpaid salary claims, postponed game add to Indian Panthers’ debut season woes
30 Apr 2025The Indian Panthers' turbulent debut in the National Basketball League came to a head on Tuesday after allegations of unpaid salaries.
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Moana powerhouse Semisi's southern homecoming
30 Apr 2025Rising Moana star Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa returns to the region where he played his junior rugby in this Sunday.
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'He'll fight them anywhere': Parker patient in pursuit of historic title fight
30 Apr 2025Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker knows nothing is written in the pro boxing world.
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Chiefs still missing McKenzie as Canes name largely unchanged side
30 Apr 2025Both sides are coming off strong wins for Saturday's clash in the capital.
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The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
30 Apr 2025Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey united to fight to expose the Olympic cyclist's cruel treatment. Audio
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Former Team NZ skipper Burling speaks for first time since break with syndicate
30 Apr 2025Former Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling is proud of what he achieved with the team in the America's Cup.
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Advantage PSG as Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal
30 Apr 2025Paris St Germain took a big step towards reaching the Champions League final as Ousmane Dembele's early goal sealed a 1-0 win at Arsenal.
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Southee in mix for England role
30 Apr 2025Recently retired Black Caps skipper Tim Southee is in line for a new gig - as former foe England's fast bowling consultant.
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt extends reign, Les Kiss confirmed as successor
30 Apr 2025New Zealander Joe Schmidt agrees to extend his tenure as Wallabies coach to mid-2026 when Les Kiss will take over.
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Warriors' next wave of talent cushions massive loss of experience
30 Apr 2025The Auckland club has lost more than 1500 games through retirement, departures and injuries since last season.
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Joseph Parker to fight winner of Usyk v Dubois for undisputed heavyweight crown
30 Apr 2025New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker will fight for the undisputed heavyweight world champion crown, promoter says.
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Australian tennis star gets 18-month doping ban
30 Apr 2025Australia's two-times Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has accepted an 18-month ban after breaching anti-doping rules.
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Hollywood-backed Wrexham FC match in New Zealand on the cards
30 Apr 2025The Wales football club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could play a game in New Zealand as part of a tour.
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