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Wellington loose forward Peter Lakai tries to shrug off Southland lock Josh Bekhuis during the...

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Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch

The NPC gets under way tonight when Auckland host Waikato.

Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game breaker out wide

Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game breaker out wide

Otago winger Jona Nareki has recovered from a knee injury a couple of weeks ahead of schedule and will strengthen the side for their season opener against Southland in Invercargill on Saturday.

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Ajax, Varsity primed for playoffs

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Ajax, Varsity primed for playoffs

Ajax and Varsity have made their final statements as the playoffs loom.

Fairweather cruises into 200m semis

Erika Fairweather races in the women’s 200m freestyle semifinal at the world championships in...

Fairweather cruises into 200m semis

Erika Fairweather made lightning-quick work of booking her spot in another world championship final.

Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns

Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns

Bev Priestman, who was banned for her role in drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, has been named as head coach of the Phoenix women's team.

Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs.

Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

Taieri bowlers (from left) Andy McLean, Geoff Griffiths, Grant McLean and Mike Kernaghan claimed...

Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

Family matters at the Taieri Bowling Club.

ANZ Premiership on TVNZ

The ANZ Premiership competition will air exclusively on TVNZ in 2026.

Kobori to join Ko

Kobori to join Ko

Momoko Kobori will join fellow New Zealander Lydia Ko in the field for the Women’s British Open at Wales’ Royal Portcawl starting tomorrow night.

McCarthy to ride champion

Trainer Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth consecutive Grand National...

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It’s been a blast but time for McKenzie to refresh

Abbey McKenzie is stepping down after eight years with the Southern Blast. PHOTO: KAYLA HODGE

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It’s been a blast but time for McKenzie to refresh

Abbey McKenzie is proof anything is possible if you are prepared to work hard enough.

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‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

Gareth Davies looks forward to his first season coaching the Otago Sparks. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

"They pull the scrums off it, right?"

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Tactix benchmark for clinical netball

Paris Lokotui has been an underrated cog in the Mainland Tactix defence end this season. PHOTO:...

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Tactix benchmark for clinical netball

The ANZ Premiership wrapped up on Sunday. Netball writer Kayla Hodge examines the season, the future and names an all-star team.

Fairweather fastest in 200m heats

Erika Fairweather competing in Singapore. Photo: Getty Images

Fairweather fastest in 200m heats

Erika Fairweather has bounced back from her shock disqualification in the 400m freestyle to post the fastest time in the 200m heats at the world champs.