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Pacific Games 400m silver medallist aspires to be like Olympian mum
Former national 400m champion Camryn Smart has made a remarkable return from injury and is following in the footsteps of Olympic mum, Toni Hodgkinson.
Kiwi boxers to defend world titles in Northland this weekend
It's set to be an historic night of boxing in Northland this weekend with two local heroes headlining a blockbuster card. Mea Motu and Lani Daniels, who both hail from the far north, will defend their… Video, Audio
Mea Motu to put on a show for whānau
Kiwi boxer Mea Motu is set for an historic night in her hometown.
Review: Rugby League in New Zealand: A people’s history
A masterpiece of its genre, examining the history of the sport from the inside out, Ryan Bodman makes us realise that rugby league has done well to survive, let alone thrive, writes Michael Burgess.
…All Blacks: Intertwined issues with eligibility and global club competition
Analysis - As if Sam Cane hasn't been beaten up enough this season, even his words were given the same treatment this week, Jamie Wall writes.
Midday Sports News for 1 December 2023
The pressure is on the Black Caps bowlers to pick up wickets early on the fourth day otherwise any chance of victory in first test against Bangladesh is going to fade quickly.
Bridget Tunnicliffe has… Audio
Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action - lawyer
'About half a dozen' New Zealanders, including ex-All Blacks, are among those taking legal action, claiming a failure to protect them against the risk of brain damage, a lawyer says. Audio
Women's footballers mount calls for greater support
New Football Ferns winger Manaia Elliott says women's football needs to do more to support players mentally and financially.
Any rain in the Seine could be a pain for Olympics organisers
Heavy rain during the Paris 2024 Olympics could make events in the River Seine "difficult", says an advisor to Paris' mayor.
Australian netballers pushing for more pay "slept in cars"
Players in Australia's domestic netball league have "slept in their cars" as a pay dispute continues, former national captain Kathryn Harby-Williams says.
Breakers ride out coach's ejection to beat Adelaide
The Breakers shook off a run poor NBL form and the ejection of coach Mody Maor to beat the Adelaide 36ers 96-83 in Auckland.
Early Sports Chat for 1 December 2023
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Team NZ snare two wins to lead Saudi Arabia regatta
Team New Zealand has made a bright start to the America's Cup preliminary regatta in Saudi Arabia, winning two of the three fleet races on day one.
Recap: NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers
The NZ Breakers have beaten the Adelaide 36ers 96-83 at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch. See how the NBL action unfolded here.
Black Caps on the back foot in opening Bangladesh test
Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a captain's hundred to put Bangladesh in a commanding position in the first test against the Black Caps.
Women's football failing in key areas, according to survey from World Cup
Women's football is failing its players in key areas including medical support and pay, according to a survey from this year's World Cup. The survey found 60 percent of respondents said they lacked… Video, Audio
Financial pressures force Phoenix midfielder to put football career on hold
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Chloe Knott has terminated her contract with the A League football club citing the pressures of combining fulltime work and playing professionally.
NZ Sporting History: Julia Ratcliffe
For NZ Sporting history today we look back on the career of Julia Ratcliffe. With the hammer throw as her chosen event she won three Commonwealth Games medals including gold in 2018. Audio
Most Women's World Cup players had 'insufficient' support, survey finds
While the 2023 women's World Cup featured record prize money, many of the tournament's players still lack adequate financial compensation.
