Navigation for News Categories
Sport
Sport headlines with summaries.
-
World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility
31 Jul 2025Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions only if they clear a one-time gene test.
-
Dame Lydia Ko goes into British Open with nothing to prove
31 Jul 2025A lot happened for Dame Lydia Ko in 2024 - and she has been reminded of that on her return to the British Open.
-
Marchand sparkles on record-breaking return to global stage
31 Jul 2025Four-time Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand shattered the 200 metres individual medley world record.
-
Henry takes six wickets as Black Caps dominate Zimbabwe
31 Jul 2025The Black Caps bowled out their hosts for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92 without loss in reply.
-
Fairweather sixth at world swim champs, French star breaks world record
31 Jul 2025Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 6th in the women's 200m Freestyle in Singapore.
-
'I didn't leave my house for a month': New Phoenix coach after spying scandal
30 Jul 2025New Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman says she didn't feel safe in Canada and has found a haven in New Zealand.
-
'I'd pick Dallin': NRL veteran backs under-siege winger to mend defence
30 Jul 2025The team's right edge has come under intense scrutiny from opposition, fans and media in recent weeks.
-
Clareburt to go head-to-head with Olympic champion in Singapore
30 Jul 2025Aqua Black Lewis Clareburt qualifies for 200 metres individual medley semi-final at world championships with Olympic hero Leon Marchand.
-
Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns
30 Jul 2025Bev Priestman was banned for her role in drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics
-
'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
30 Jul 2025Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions. Audio
-
Rob Penney re-commits as Crusaders coach but set to lose Scott Barrett for Super Rugby
30 Jul 2025Crusaders coach Rob Penney has had his contract extended to the end of next season, though he's resigned to losing All Blacks captain Scott Barrett for 2026.
-
Netball NZ boss admits new broadcast plan 'bit of a risk'
30 Jul 2025Netball New Zealand is going back to TVNZ, marking the return of the sport on free-to-air television. Audio
-
Black Caps back depth after losing skipper for first test
30 Jul 2025The Black Caps are confident they can fill the holes left by captain Tom Latham and all-rounder Glenn Phillips.
-
Fairweather shrugs off shock disqualification to make 200m freestyle final
30 Jul 2025New Zealand swimmer Erika Fairweather bounced back from her shock disqualification in the 400 metres freestyle at World Championships.
-
Silver Ferns to face England, Scotland in Games warmups
30 Jul 2025The Silver Ferns will play two tests against Scotland and three against England in November as the side prepares for the Commonwealth Games. Audio
-
Tom Latham ruled out of first Test against Zimbabwe
30 Jul 2025The Black Caps Test captain has a shoulder injury and white-ball captain Mitch Santner will lead the team.
-
NPC Rugby: Where will the Ranfurly reside this summer?
30 Jul 2025Jonty Dine tracks the potential road of the Ranfurly Shield in 2025.
-
Warriors women feel NRLW travel pinch under semi-pro rules
30 Jul 2025The wahine face a long day journeying to Newcastle for the second time in two weeks.
-
NZ Netball secures broadcast deal for 2026 league
29 Jul 2025After months of negotiations, New Zealand Netball has secured a broadcast partner for next year's ANZ Premiership - and it will be free to air.
-
Injuries force Warriors into key changes against Dolphins
29 Jul 2025Captain James Fisher-Harris, hooker Wayde Egan and five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita are all sidelined this week.
-
Erica Fairweather storms into 200m freestyle semis
29 Jul 2025The Kiwi swimmer has bounced back from her shock disqualification at the World Aquatics Championships.
-
World Rugby boss backs refs after controversial Lions finish
29 Jul 2025The Wallabies are upset about a ruling from Andrea Piardi over a clear-out at a ruck immediately before the series-clinching try from Hugo Keenan.
-
Top netballers may need secondary income as broadcast deal drags on
29 Jul 2025New Zealand's elite netball players may face pay cuts next season as the broadcast deal for the domestic competition remains uncertain.
Top News stories
- Wounded Warriors slump to third straight loss as wheels fall off
- Anthony Albanese, Luxon speak about Palestinian statehood during Queenstown visit
- Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war, 80 years after A-bomb
- Heartbreak for Auckland as Canterbury wins tight NPC battle
- New firetrucks on ageing chassis heading to stations
Live sport
We have regular online commentary of local and international sport.
