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England fight back after early dominance from the Black Caps
What shapes as an absorbing test series between the Black Caps and England is under way in Christchurch. Veteran commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We got killed': Breakers coach on massive loss
The Breakers have suffered a 109-71 loss at the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL to sour the debut of their new centre.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test
The world number two and five-times Grand Slam champion has tested positive for banned substance trimetazidine.
McLaren v Ferrari is Formula One's big fight now
Ferrari and McLaren, Formula One's oldest rivals, take their constructors' title fight into a penultimate round in Qatar this weekend with both battling to end years of waiting to be champions again.
South Island backdrop as top rally drivers tackle gravel tracks
This year's rally features vehicles from all over the world, including cars such as Talbots, Escorts, Porsches and Lancias.
NZ rugby sevens unknowns ready for world stage in Dubai
There are fresh faces and big ambitions for NZ as the new season of the World Rugby Sevens Series starts.
Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu
Former Black Fern Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu says it didn't phase her to be the first women on the team to wear Moko Kauae on the rugby field and says it's simply an expression of her culture. Audio
Cricket: England break through - Williamson falls short of 33rd test century
But the New Zealanders continue to pick up runs on day one of the first test.
England take day one test honours in Christchurch
Late strikes have handed England the ascendancy in the first cricket test against the Black Caps at Hagley Oval.
PGA-LIV Vegas match to feature $17 million crypto purse
The PGA Tour-LIV Golf made-for-TV matchup next month, featuring four of the sport's biggest names, will have a purse worth a minimum of $17 million in cryptocurrency.
NZ Sporting History: curler Sean Becker
Sean Becker has 'curled' for New Zealand in 5 men's world championships, won three Pacific champs and represented New Zealand at the 2006 Olympics. Audio
Sport and climate change
Jesse talks to Katie Rood, she's a professional football player who's just returned from COP29. Audio
Axed All Blacks assistant joins Crusaders coaching staff
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar insists he holds no grudges for being sacked and said he's happy to be back in New Zealand rugby.
Midday Sports News for 28 November 2024
First Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch Ben Stokes won the toss for England and decided to bowl first. Audio
We pay tribute to cricketer Tim Southee - slogger of sixes
After spending almost half of his life representing New Zealand, Tim Southee is set to pull on the Test Cricket Uniform for the last time this year. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Sports Chat for 28 November 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 28 November 2024
England cricket captain Ben Stokes says New Zealand's recent historic series whitewash in India is a huge boon for the game globally. Audio
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting is eligible for UK event, World Boxing says
It said its eligibility policy does not prevent Lin Yu-ting from participating in its events after the Olympic champion was reportedly withdrawn from a tournament over her gender eligibility.
Sports News for 28 November 2024
Black Caps captain Tom Latham says they need to bring the confidence of their historic test series win in India into the three-match series against England, which starts this morning in Christchurch. Audio
