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Winter Olympic veteran Zoi Sadowski-Synnott - it's a 'privilege'
4 Feb 2026Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is about to compete in her third Olympics at the age of just 24.
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'A boys club': Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing
3 Feb 2026Commonwealth Games medalist Tasmyn Benny says the culture killed her love for the sport.
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Breakers' mask maker wants player to keep wearing 'bad ass' design
3 Feb 2026Masked Max Darling is back on the basketball court thanks to a local design company.
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The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific's new laws
3 Feb 2026Analysis - They're designed to speed up the game, but will it have a knock on effect for the All Blacks?
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All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile
3 Feb 2026The All Blacks have never played Chile or Hong Kong China in a test.
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Mercedes blasts rivals over F1 engine loophole claims
3 Feb 2026Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff blasted rivals for casting doubt on the legality of his team's new engine through secret meetings and letters.
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Spin remains the focus for Black Caps ahead of World Cup
3 Feb 2026Coming off a 4-1 loss to India in the recent T20 series, the New Zealand team moved to Navi Mumbai to continue their build-up for their World Cup clash with Afghanistan.
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Qualifying procedure for Olympic squash unveiled
3 Feb 2026Greymouth's Paul Coll is number two in the men's ranking while there is no New Zealand woman in the top 50.
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Black Sticks clinch series against Japan
3 Feb 2026The Black Sticks men have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game.
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Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home burglary
2 Feb 2026Former rower Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and is appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.
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Sam Ruthe's next goal after setting record for mile
2 Feb 2026The 16-year-old on Sunday, became the youngest athlete ever to run a mile quicker than 3 minutes and 50 seconds and in doing so eclipsed the New Zealand record by Sir John Walker. Audio
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Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world's surfing elite to NZ
2 Feb 2026Taranaki surfers say they're stoked for Raglan, who will hold a World Surf League event in a few month's time. Audio
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'A fuller person': Olympian Michael Klim on illness, identity and the partner who stayed
2 Feb 2026Australia's former swimming hero opens up about his rare neurological diagnosis and the relationship that helped him through its darkest days.
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Alcaraz dismantles Djokovic to capture Australian Open and the Grand Slam
2 Feb 2026Carlos Alcaraz said capturing all the grand slam titles at 22 had not diminished his desire, but he will not pile pressure on himself to chase a clean sweep of the majors this year.
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America's Cup extends entry deadline, opens door to more teams
2 Feb 2026The initial deadline for late entries had been 31 January.
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The Phoenix crushed the Jets 5-1 in Newcastle, recording their biggest ever road win.
2 Feb 2026The Wellington Phoenix women are up to second in the A-League after an historic victory in Australia. The Phoenix crushed the Jets 5-1 in Newcastle, recording their biggest ever road...
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Tottenham fight back against Manchester City, Manchester United continue to win
2 Feb 2026Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur handing their north London rivals Arsenal a huge Premier League title boost.
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Black Ferns Sevens dominate Singapore tournament
2 Feb 2026The Black Ferns Sevens have taken the outright lead in the World Series after winning the Singapore tournament.
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Kiwi teen Ruthe blitzes Boston field to smash age mile record
2 Feb 2026The Tauranga 16-year-old blitzed the U18 world record in a performance that also eclipsed John Walker's national men's mark. Audio
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UFC 325: Volkanovski retains belt, Hooker beaten bloody
1 Feb 2026The Aussie champion retained his UFC featherweight title on home soil.
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Arsenal moves seven points clear atop English Premier League
1 Feb 2026The Gunners ended their mini-slump, while champions Liverpool won for first time in more than a month.
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Records loom: Djokovic, Alcaraz face off in Aussie Open final
1 Feb 2026A high-stakes encounter will see the master and the apprentice seeking places in tennis history.
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Kiwi Evans clocks Formula E triumph in Miami
1 Feb 2026Evans negotiated the wet Florida weather with aplomb to win for Jaguar, while fellow-Kiwi Nick Cassidy retained the series lead.
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Ally Wollaston sprints to Great Ocean Road Race victory
1 Feb 2026The in-form Kiwi cyclist powered to victory in the World Tour one-day race to defend her title in emphatic style.
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