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NetballJuly 22

Croft analysing bucket-list moment at Commonwealth Games

Hayden Croft picks apart the pieces most people miss.
Kayla Hodge
    Croft analysing bucket-list moment at Commonwealth Games
    Croft analysing bucket-list moment at Commonwealth Games
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    CricketJuly 22

    West Indies hold on to win dead rubber

    It felt like Jacob Duffy might help the Black Caps steal another win against the West Indies for a brief moment.
    Adrian Seconi
    West Indies hold on to win dead rubber
    West Indies hold on to win dead rubber
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    FootballJuly 22

    Young Dunedin footballers competing at Youth World Cup

    New York has lived up to being the City of Dreams this week.
    Kayla Hodge
    Young Dunedin footballers competing at Youth World Cup
    Young Dunedin footballers competing at Youth World Cup
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    BasketballJuly 22

    Understrength Nuggets clobbered by the Whai in Tauranga

    The Tauranga Whai dispatched an understrength Otago Nuggets 107-66 on their home court last night.
    Adrian Seconi
    Understrength Nuggets clobbered by the Whai in Tauranga
    Understrength Nuggets clobbered by the Whai in Tauranga
    ChristchurchJuly 22

    Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC

    Brodie McAlister will be captain of the 2026 Canterbury NPC team, with the homegrown hooker set to lead the reigning national champions into a new era at One NZ Stadium.
    Kees Chalmers
    Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
    Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
    Other SportJuly 22

    Albany in box seat for trophy

    The Albany Alligators took a massive step towards locking up the points trophy and the Challenge Shield after drawing 0-0 with the Taieri Tuataras.
    NICHOLAS FRIEDLANDER
    Albany in box seat for trophy
    Albany in box seat for trophy
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    FootballJuly 21

    The highs and lows of the World Cup

    Well, that was fun. Apart from almost the entire final. Hayden Meikle reflects on the World Cup and offers some rewards and ratings.
    The highs and lows of the World Cup
    The highs and lows of the World Cup
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    BasketballJuly 21

    Otago Nuggets staying focused ahead of dead rubber

    Nothing to gain. Nothing to lose.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago Nuggets staying focused ahead of dead rubber
    Otago Nuggets staying focused ahead of dead rubber
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    RugbyJuly 21

    All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play

    We can all breathe out again — Fabian Holland is back.
    Adrian Seconi
    All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play
    All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play
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    RugbyJuly 21

    Highlanders sign ex-Crusaders hooker on two-year deal

    The Highlanders have their third hooker.
    Hayden Meikle
    Highlanders sign ex-Crusaders hooker on two-year deal
    Highlanders sign ex-Crusaders hooker on two-year deal
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    SportJuly 21

    NZ chase glory at trimmed-down Commonwealth Games

    Less is more. And the 2026 Wegovy Games, err, we mean the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, will deliver less when they get under way early Friday New Zealand time .
    NZ chase glory at trimmed-down Commonwealth Games
    NZ chase glory at trimmed-down Commonwealth Games
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    GolfJuly 21

    NZ Open boss keen to see major winner Fox back at Millbrook

    New Zealand Open boss Michael Glading is confident major winner Ryan Fox will be strolling the fairways at Millbrook before too long.
    Hayden Meikle
    NZ Open boss keen to see major winner Fox back at Millbrook
    NZ Open boss keen to see major winner Fox back at Millbrook
    GolfJuly 21

    ‘Life-changing’ win still sinking in

    Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is still processing his "life-changing" win at the British Open.
    ‘Life-changing’ win still sinking in
    ‘Life-changing’ win still sinking in
    FootballJuly 20

    Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United said on Monday.
    Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75
    Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75
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    SportJuly 20

    Stampede seal top spot ahead of ice hockey playoffs

    You could say they are stampeding towards the playoffs.
    Hayden Meikle
    Stampede seal top spot ahead of ice hockey playoffs
    Stampede seal top spot ahead of ice hockey playoffs
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    SportJuly 20

    Duncan cements third place in overall WMX standings

    Courtney Duncan is back on the podium.
    Adrian Seconi
    Duncan cements third place in overall WMX standings
    Duncan cements third place in overall WMX standings
    Other SportJuly 20

    Women's tour mandates gene test for eligibility

    Tennis players will be required to clear a one-time gene test to compete on the women's tour, the WTA says.
    REUTERS
    Women's tour mandates gene test for eligibility
    Women's tour mandates gene test for eligibility
    RugbyJuly 20

    Lomu documentary 'a trying experience’

    Hundreds of family videos and up to five years of research have gone into the making of a doco about the rugby legend.
    Nine to Noon
    Lomu documentary 'a trying experience’
    Lomu documentary 'a trying experience’
    GolfJuly 19

    Fearless Fox wins British Open thriller at final hole

    New Zealand's Ryan Fox played the hole of his life to snatch victory at the 154th British Open after four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale on Sunday, holing a birdie on the 18th hole to take the Claret Jug by one stroke.
    Fearless Fox wins British Open thriller at final hole
    Fearless Fox wins British Open thriller at final hole
    FootballJuly 19

    Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions

    Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the World Cup from holders Argentina with a 1-0 victory.
    Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
    Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
    SportJuly 19

    Ryan Fox victorious in British Open

    Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th British Open by a single stroke.
    Ryan Fox victorious in British Open
    Ryan Fox victorious in British Open
    GolfJuly 19

    New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins British Open

    Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th British Open by a single stroke.
    New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins British Open
    New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins British Open
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    RugbyJuly 19

    Harbour hold off Kaikorai surge

    For a hot second, it looked like Kaikorai co-captain Lucas Casey might score a third try in the corner and put Harbour under even more pressure.
    Harbour hold off Kaikorai surge
    Harbour hold off Kaikorai surge
    RugbyJuly 19

    Wakatipu cause semifinal upset to create rematch

    Upper Clutha and Wakatipu will contest the final of the Central Otago premier club competition for the second consecutive season after they each scored clear-cut victories at the weekend.
    Wakatipu cause semifinal upset to create rematch
    Wakatipu cause semifinal upset to create rematch
    FootballJuly 19

    Students stun Royals to deal blow to league title hopes

    Otago University may have ended the Dunedin Royals’ chances of winning the women’s South Island league.
    Students stun Royals to deal blow to league title hopes
    Students stun Royals to deal blow to league title hopes
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    RugbyJuly 19

    Excelsior to face unbeaten Valley in final for fourth consecutive season

    The more things change, the more they stay the same.
    Excelsior to face unbeaten Valley in final for fourth consecutive season
    Excelsior to face unbeaten Valley in final for fourth consecutive season
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    NetballJuly 19

    St Hilda’s secure first points, Uni Albion A make statement

    It has been a big couple of weeks for secondary school netballers.
    St Hilda’s secure first points, Uni Albion A make statement
    St Hilda’s secure first points, Uni Albion A make statement
    RugbyJuly 19

    Clutha to host after tough test

    The Southern Region finalists have been found after two entertaining semifinals played on Saturday.
    Clutha to host after tough test
    Clutha to host after tough test