Stephen Hewson

It's seven years since the Black Ferns Sevens were established but it's only now that the New Zealand women's rugby side has its own home tournament. Black Fern Sevens player Niall Williams told… Video, Audio

The Black Caps opener Jeet Raval is closing in on his maiden test century, with New Zealand 159 for none in reply to Bangladesh's first innings of 234 in the first cricket test in Hamilton. Audio

Bangladesh have raced to 91 for one in the opening session of the first test against New Zealand in Hamilton. Audio

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead says his team for the Cricket World Cup is all but finalised after New Zealand completed a 3-nil one-day series whitewash over Bangladesh with an 88-run win in Dunedin… Audio

Funding for the New Zealand women's hockey team has been frozen following concerns over the resignation of former coach Mark Hager. Audio

The All Blacks and Hurricanes and first five Beauden Barrett is confident former teamate Julian Savea can turn his fortunes around at French club Toulon. Audio

The South African 800 metres champion, Caster Semenya has gone to court in Switzerland to argue she should not have to lower her naturally high level of testosterone in order to compete. Audio

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has claimed his maiden European Tour title with a comprehensive 3&2 victory over Spaniard Adrian Otaegui in the final of the World Super 6 at Perth's Lake Karrinyup Country… Audio

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has described departing prop Owen Franks as one of the most professional players he's ever coached. Audio

Injuries have plagued 13 test All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder for the past couple of years but he's not giving up on his dream of playing a second Rugby World Cup later this year in Japan. Audio

Former Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley says moves to replace him at the Red Bull-owned Formula One team became apparent to him as early as the Monaco race last season. Audio

The New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead denies his players are unable to play the Indian spinners. Audio

A major change to the funding model of elite sport is on the cards in the wake of an independent review into athlete welfare. Audio

A bid to establish a Pacific-based Super Rugby franchise appears to have floundered after failing to find the necessary funding. Audio

A four wicket haul to debutant Will Somerville has helped the Black Caps keep their slim hopes of a series win against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi alive. Audio

Pakistan are in charge of the third and deciding cricket test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi, with New Zealand 26 for two in their second innings at stumps on day three still trailling the hosts… Audio