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Black Ferns to host France in three-Test series
3 Dec 2025The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France in 2026 as part of the new WXV Global Series.
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All Whites to host FIFA series ahead of World Cup
3 Dec 2025The All Whites will get a send-off on home soil ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup - but New Zealand Football are light on the details.
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Hawke's Bay Horse of the Year show cancelled
3 Dec 2025Held in the Hastings Showgrounds every year in March, it's one of the largest equestrian events in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Swimmer Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA Olympics medal
3 Dec 2025The two-time Olympian is off to Melbourne and will train with a new coach and other Olympic athletes who also specialise in the medley disciplines.
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Debutants, heat and distance shape mood ahead of 2026 World Cup draw
3 Dec 2025For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four producing a 104-match schedule across 16 host cities.
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Tiger Woods' recovery from surgery slower than expected, no timeline for return
3 Dec 2025Tiger Woods says his recovery from the disc replacement surgery is not going as fast as he would like and that he is still "a ways away" from figuring out a playing schedule.
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Five rafting wahine paddle way to the top
3 Dec 2025The New Zealand Women's R4 Rafting team has made it to Malaysia to compete in the International Rafting Federation World Championships. Audio
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Sam Kerr praised in Matildas return as Australia beats White Ferns 2-0
3 Dec 2025The Ferns faced the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series.
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Liam Lawson confirmed in 2026 Racing Bulls lineup
3 Dec 2025It will be the New Zealander's first full season competing for one team after starting 2025 in Red Bull and being demoted to Racing Bulls after two races.
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NZ Rugby boss calls on government to use sport for international investment
3 Dec 2025The NZ Rugby CEO is exiting the building - what legacy does he leave and is the game in a better place than where he found it?
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Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
3 Dec 2025Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.
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Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic
3 Dec 2025World No 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind No 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January.
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Changes to England and Australia for second Ashes Test
3 Dec 2025Spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks will replace paceman Mark Wood in an otherwise unchanged England side for the second Ashes test in Brisbane later this week.
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Frustrations boil over in Taurua territory - but will other zones follow?
2 Dec 2025A special general meeting has been called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over frustrations with Netball New Zealand and its leadership.
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'The whole world stops': Delegation heads to FIFA World Cup draw
3 Dec 2025New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week.
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Black Caps crumble in Christchurch
2 Dec 2025The home team have just one wicket in hand after the first day's play.
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Liam Lawson to remain in Formula 1 in 2026 - report
2 Dec 2025It's been a turbulent year for Lawson who has spent much the season fighting for points and his survival.
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New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major merger
2 Dec 2025For decades, New Zealand has had two organisations doing the work of one Olympic movement. Now the NZ Olympic Committee and Paralympics NZ are asking if that still makes sense.
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Black Caps out to dominate West Indies in first Test
2 Dec 2025New Zealand will be looking to extend their dominance over the West Indies and get their World Test Championship campaign off to a flying start at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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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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