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Highlanders lose another heartbreaker
For the third match in a row, Jamie Joseph's side has taken a game to the wire only to walk away with a losing bonus point. Video
Spanish court overturns footballer's rape conviction
The top court in Spain's Catalonia region has overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.
New-look Warriors halves emerge from Shaun Johnson's shadow
Luke Metcalf and Chanel Harris-Tavita have stamped their own marks on back-to-back victories.
Ski jumper skips giant hill event due to fear of heights
German ski jumper Philipp Raimund has withdrawn from this weekend's ski flying event in Slovenia, citing persistent challenges with his fear of heights.
Crusaders v Moana Pasfika: What you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round seven clash in Christchurch. Video
The worst day in New Zealand test cricket history
Today is 70 years since New Zealand set an unwanted record in men's test cricket - one the country can't shake. Audio
Naholo scores a hat trick as Hurricanes obliterate Waratahs
Clark Ladlaw's side clicked into gear in a big way against the hapless and banged up New South Wales outfit.
Trinidad to Taranaki - Queen Omega's humble heights
This year's WOMAD Aotearoa saw reggae icon Queen Omega draw crowds - she spoke to Kadambari Raghukumar about how it began for her.
Basketball: Breakers bring back club legend in new era
New Breakers owners make their first move by bringing back former player Dillon Boucher to oversee basketball operations.
Fears Taumoefolau will be poached from Moana Pasifika
He's been the breakout star this season for Moana Pasifika, but the brighter Kyren Taumoefolau shines, the closer the buzzards get. Taumoefolau has been attracting plenty of attention but fears are… Audio
Adi completes cricket comeback
Adi Ashok is back in the Black Caps for the first time since 2023.
Liam Lawson says 'it's tough' after F1 demotion
The Kiwi driver's demotion has been a big talking point in Formula One, with many rushing to his defence. Audio
Warriors missing key player after Dylan Walker's exit
While many a sports fan might be lamenting the demotion of Liam Lawson from the top Red Bull racing team. Warriors fans have also been watching a big week for their team but not for the best reasons… Audio
Former England cricketer Peter Lever dies
Lever will be remembered in New Zealand as the bowler who struck Ewen Chatfield on the head with a bouncer in a test in Auckland in 1975.
Terrific teen Ruthe takes on world-class field
The world's youngest four-minute miler will line up at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.
Hurricanes v Waratahs: What you need to know
Things are starting to get tight for the Hurricanes as all they've got to show for this season so far is two wins and an awful lot of injuries. Video
Three-time America's Cup winner Matt Mitchell dies
Kiwi sailor Matt Mitchell, who won the America's Cup with three different teams, has died aged 53.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
In today's episode, the government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water, an emergency meeting has been held in Auckland to discuss homelessness, F1 driver Max… Audio
Red Bull's Verstappen likes post criticising Lawson axing
Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson has been dumped from the top Red Bull team - but that's not what's making the headlines. Massey University professor of marketing analytics spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 March 2025
New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson says driving for Red Bull was a childhood dream and being axed is "tough". Audio