Everything about Brook Lopez is big, including his praise for Kiwi NBA rookie Steven Adams.
Tasman wing James Lowe made the most of his limited opportunities to bag two tries as the Makos knocked over Southland 25-15 in their ITM Cup encounter in Invercargill last night.
Hawke's Bay were relegated to the ITM Cup's Championship division for this year but they don't look like they intend on staying there long.
Liam Messam's biggest challenge this weekend will be carrying his dominant Super Rugby form into the test arena.
Goalkeeper Jacob Spoonley is leaving Auckland City to link with Team Wellington for this summer's ASB Premiership in a bid to secure a spot in the All Whites.
Richie McCaw is a lot of things - world-class openside flanker, captain of the All Blacks and a marketable commodity - but he can add a new string to his bow: careers advisor.
Forty minutes was all Steve Hansen needed to see.
Victor Vito isn't going anywhere.
If Brad Shields is to force his way into the All Blacks, he knows exactly what to do.
The mark of the best players is not how well they play, it's how often they do it, and it's something Warriors' halfback Shaun Johnson is coming to grips with.
Trent Boult was a toddler when the last cricket World Cup was played in New Zealand and now he has 19 months to prove he should be involved in the next one on these shores at the start of 2015.
Central Pulse chairman Ian Collier doesn't believe there is cause for concern following the resignation of Netball Central Zone and Pulse chief executive Chris Hooper after only eight months in the role.
Ricki Herbert's parting gift to the Wellington Phoenix has finally arrived in the capital after clearing up his visa issues.
Sky TV has lost the rights to screen next season's English Premier League and it is believed a new player to the market won the bid to broadcast to the popular football competition.
Central Pulse wing attack Liana Leota has a huge decision to make by the end of the month.
Business is about to pick up in the world of Joseph Parker.
New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens doesn't have any plans to tone down his gut-busting training sessions following the news he will be knighted.
Mark Hammett did things differently this week.
The Central Pulse can be forgiven if they have dared to dream about the playoffs this week.
In the end, Ernie Merrick's knowledge of the A-League proved invaluable.