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A-League: Auckland FC's quest for another trophy starts
The Black Knights' journey towards even more football history begins Saturday night in Melbourne. Audio
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Liam Lawson needs to show progress at Imola
6:38 am todayAnalysis - The pressure continues to mount for the Kiwi heading into the sixth round of the F1 World Championship.
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Netball: Are NZ, Aussie umpires interpreting 'dangerous play' differently?
5:51 am todayAnalysis: Two players received suspensions in the ANZ Premiership last weekend, the same number as all last season in the Aussie league.
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Ryan Fox in share of second early in PGA Championship
6:58 am todayThe Kiwi golfer's form resurgence has continued after signing off a four-under 67.
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Hurricanes v Highlanders: what you need to know
7:01 am todayTeam lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Wellington. Video
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Crusaders lose captain Scott Barrett but determined to avoid 'banana skin' defeat
6:38 am todayThe Crusaders are missing their skipper and several All Blacks.
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Warriors relishing return to 'home away from home' at Suncorp Stadium
6:51 am todayConsecutive 'Magic Round' victories have brought the Wahs faithful out in force at Brisbane.
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Southee joins McCullum in England coaching set-up
7:32 am todayThe retired Black Caps captain will work alongside his former teammate as a specialist skills consultant.
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NZ's Chris Wood up for Premier League Player of the Season
6:38 am todayWood has had 20 goals this season.
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Imola opens European F1 season, Lawson still chasing points
6:51 am todayEverything you need to know ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Italy's Imola circuit this weekend.
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Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes again
9:09 am todayThe football star topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.
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From Spain to Italy: Team NZ to host next America's Cup in Naples
15 May 2025The battle for the 'Auld Mug' is shifting to the waters of one of Team New Zealand's fiercest rivals.
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Black Ferns' flyer excited for new chapter with national team
15 May 2025Portia Woodman-Wickliffe plays her first test in almost three years on Saturday.
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Fully fit: Auckland FC focus on mind and body in the A-League
15 May 2025Auckland FC players are physically fitter and mentally sharper than many have ever been ahead of the A-League semi-finals.
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Can Aussie Super Rugby sides pip New Zealand teams?
15 May 2025Saturday's showdown between the Brumbies and Reds will decide which of them has the best shot at breaking New Zealand's stranglehold on the top two.
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Moana Pasifika goes with consistency for Blues rematch
15 May 2025The Moana Pasifika head coach says the 'team is feeling refreshed and ready for the challenge' on Saturday.
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'Haven't decided': Savea leaves door open for 2026 return to Moana
15 May 2025Watch: Arguably the best signing in Super Rugby history may forgo his planned sabbatical next year.
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Season over for Stars player, former Silver Fern in as injury cover
15 May 2025Scans confirmed the up-and-coming player ruptured her ACL.
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Springbok wing dies at age 37
15 May 2025Cornal Hendricks scored against the All Blacks in a tight 2014 test in Wellington.
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Warriors women assemble at Mt Smart to rekindle NRLW programme
15 May 2025The team was disbanded during Covid, but will return to the Aussie league competition this season.
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NZ Rugby not looking at axing All Blacks Sevens
15 May 2025New Zealand Rugby has no plans to follow in Ireland's footsteps and disband its men's sevens team.
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe selected for first Black Ferns' test in three years
15 May 2025It will be her first international for the side since the 2022 World Cup final.
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What's with the Warriors and penalty kicks?
15 May 2025Halfback Luke Metcalf kicked two penalties in the one-point win over the Dragons last weekend.
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Irish Men's Sevens team to be disbanded
15 May 2025The Irish Men's Sevens team will be disbanded at the end of the 2024/25 season.
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'Excellent backhand':Tennis champ invites Pope for quick rally
15 May 2025The new head of the Catholic Church "has an excellent backhand and is a formidable competitor", according to one report.
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Ryan Fox: 'It's sometimes hard to climb the mountain again'
15 May 2025The Kiwi concedes coming off the high of a title win may affect his performance at this week's PGA Championship.
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FIA reduces penalties for swearing after driver backlash
15 May 2025The maximum penalties have been reduced by half while stewards will have more discretion on deciding penalties.
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Jaw fracture ends Joseph Suaalii's season
14 May 2025The Waratahs' back was going to miss Friday's clash with concussion, but a medical test revealed a small fracture.
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