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Another Brit joins the F1 grid
5 Jul 2024Oliver Bearman will be Britain's fourth Formula One driver on the starting grid next season after the teenager signed a multi-year deal with Haas in what he said was a dream come true.
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Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say
5 Jul 2024Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine have improved three weeks before the Olympics in which the French capital's landmark waterway is meant to be one of the swimming venues.
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Tall Blacks eliminated from Olympics with loss to Slovenia
5 Jul 2024The Tall Blacks' Olympics dream is over after being eliminated by Slovenia at a qualifying tournament in Greece.
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Promising Finn named as Breakers new coach
5 Jul 2024Petteri Koponen, who has been hailed as one of Europe's most promising basketball coaches, will succeed Mody Maor at the New Zealand Breakers.
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I don't want to ruin friendship with Lando Norris, says Max Verstappen
5 Jul 2024Max Verstappen insists his friendship with Lando Norris is a priority after they clear the air ahead of Monday's British Grand Prix.
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Can England catch All Blacks on hop as new era begins?
5 Jul 2024As the All Blacks embark on a new journey under Scott Robertson, England sense a rare chance for an upset.
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First event at new Christchurch stadium could be Crusaders game
4 Jul 2024Operators of Christchurch's new central city stadium say a home Crusaders game would be an "emotional" and fitting opener once gates finally open in two years time.
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All Blacks: Robertson says returning Perenara is 'the koro we needed'
4 Jul 2024The coach said experience counted for a lot when it came to picking his halfback.
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Beauden Barrett on bench as Robertson names first All Blacks side
4 Jul 2024The All Blacks team to take on England has been announced, with Stephen Perofeta at fullback.
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Kiwi tennis star's Wimbledon dream run continues
4 Jul 2024Lulu Sun won her second round singles match while NZ's Erin Routliffe had a doubles win on day three.
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Football Ferns Olympic squad missing some familiar faces
4 Jul 2024Ten Football Ferns players will make their Olympic debut in Paris later this month, but the squad is missing a couple of familiar faces.
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Former NZ sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman without consent
4 Jul 2024The man faces four charges of posting "an intimate visual recording", according to court documents.
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The big question ahead of today's All Blacks team naming
4 Jul 2024Scott Robertson is set to name his first All Blacks side this morning - and faces a big questions.
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Silver Ferns likely to test eligibility rule as players look across the Tasman
4 Jul 2024The Silver Ferns coach says she has had conversations with players who are interested in playing in the Australian league next year and will support exemption bids.
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White Ferns swept in ODI series
4 Jul 2024The White Ferns have been swept in the ODI series in England, but the tourists did put up more of a fight in the third and final game in Bristol.
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Euro 24: England among top chances despite lacklustre showing
4 Jul 2024With eight teams left in the tournament Spain and France are also considered likely winners.
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Tall Blacks overcome Ivica Zubac's record contribution
4 Jul 2024Tall Blacks fight back against Croatia to win first game of Olympic qualifying tournament.
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Cavendish takes record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win
4 Jul 2024Mark Cavendish blew away the opposition in a masterful bunch sprint to claim a record-breaking 35th stage win on the Tour de France, the fifth stage of this year's race.
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LeBron James signs two-year deal to stick with Lakers - reports
4 Jul 2024LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $170-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports.
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All Blacks: Has Vern Cotter provided a Blue-print for the English?
3 Jul 2024Analysis - The signs are pointing towards a tense opening test between the All Blacks and England, with a ton of pressure likely to be directed on Damian McKenzie, writes Jamie Wall.
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In pictures: Fans flag their fervour at Euros
3 Jul 2024Creative supporters add plenty to the on-field drama in Germany as the Euros reach the last-eight stage.
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New Zealand diver Lizzie Roussel returns to Olympics
3 Jul 2024Roussel will have a special supporter alongside her for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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The tiny town rallying behind NZ's newest tennis star
4 Jul 2024A Southland town is abuzz that one of its youngsters has pulled off a massive upset on tennis' world stage.
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Euro 2024: Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into quarter-finals
3 Jul 2024Fast start and last-minute save propels Turkey into the next stage of Euro 2024.
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