Sport

The ORFU, along with Dunedin Venues, is looking to host a test against Northern Hemisphere...

Dunedin bidding to host test against Scotland or Wales

Dunedin is in the running to host a test next year as the Scots and Welsh come calling to New Zealand.

rugby

Archbishop: Folau treatment 'smacks of ugly Australia'

A senior Anglican leaders says Israel Folau's right to express his faith is being denied, claiming the former Wallaby star's treatment "smacks of a new and ugly Australia".

Dunedin bidding to host test against Scotland or Wales

Dunedin bidding to host test against Scotland or Wales

Dunedin is in the running to host a test next year as the Scots and Welsh come calling to New Zealand.
New Folau fund tops $770k

New Folau fund tops $770k

A fresh fundraising effort for Israel Folau has already amassed over A736,000 in donations, just hours after it was launched by the Australian Christian Lobby.
Player loss significant issue for Highlanders

Player loss significant issue for Highlanders

The Highlanders will be walking down the same path the side treaded 12 years ago and must plan to make sure it does not have the same result.

cricket

Kane Williamson has been key with the bat for the Black Caps, but the team's slow over-rate has...

Winning over pay: Williamson's sacrifice

Kane Williamson has revealed he suspected he would be fined for his side's slow over-rate.

Shakib shines in Bangladesh victory

Shakib shines in Bangladesh victory

Bangladesh talisman Shakib Al Hasan produced a stellar all-round display to secure his team's 62-run victory against Afghanistan at the World Cup.
South Africa's slim hopes crushed by Pakistan

South Africa's slim hopes crushed by Pakistan

South Africa's World Cup hopes crumbled into dust as Haris Sohail smashed a rapid-fire 89 to help Pakistan secure a 49-run win at Lord's on Sunday that kept their own chances of reaching the...
How Kane Williamson could be suspended

How Kane Williamson could be suspended

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is at risk of a suspension at the Cricket World Cup, after being fined for a slow over-rate in his side's thrilling five-run win over the West Indies yesterday.

netball

Netball New Zealand stands by Maria Folau

Netball New Zealand is standing beside Maria Folau as controversy surrounds her support of husband Israel, and her religious views.

Shand champions men's game

Shand champions men's game

It is a sport that has been bubbling away under the surface for many years - now men's netball is going to get some time in the sun.
North Otago sports roundup

North Otago sports roundup

The semifinalists in the Citizens Shield have all been confirmed while Waitaki Girls had a weekend to forget on the netball court.
South Otago sports roundup

South Otago sports roundup

The Clutha Steamers have returned to the top of the Southern Region points table this weekend while in the netball, Southern Plumbing won a tight tussle with Redwyns.

football

Sarpreet Singh is rumoured to have signed with Bayern Munich. Photo: Getty Images

Young Kiwi prodigy signs with Bayern?

Rising Kiwi star Sarpreet Singh is reportedly set to sign with Bayern Munich.

Comfy win for Rosyln-Wakari

Comfy win for Rosyln-Wakari

Roslyn-Wakari has continued its goal-scoring ways with another convincing win.
Football Ferns out of World Cup

Football Ferns out of World Cup

The Football Ferns have been bounced out of the Fifa Women's World Cup in France, losing 2-1 to Cameroon in their final group match.
Hunt nominated for award

Hunt nominated for award

Mikaela Hunt will be up for national recognition next month.

Otago paddler elated by international form

Alexandra paddler Finn Butcher on his way to 13th in the men's K1 at the canoe slalom World Cup...

Otago paddler elated by international form

Alexandra kayaker Finn Butcher was just 2cm away from another canoe slalom milestone at the second world cup event of the season in Slovakia yesterday.

Netball New Zealand stands by Maria Folau

Netball New Zealand is standing beside Maria Folau as controversy surrounds her support of husband Israel, and her religious views.

Player loss significant issue for Highlanders

The Highlanders will have to make do without a host of first team regulars next season. Photo:...

Player loss significant issue for Highlanders

The Highlanders will be walking down the same path the side treaded 12 years ago and must plan to make sure it does not have the same result.

Dunedin bidding to host test against Scotland or Wales

Dunedin is in the running to host a test next year as the Scots and Welsh come calling to New Zealand.

Federer aiming for record ninth Wimbledon

Historically, emotionally and statistically, Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon even at the 21st time of asking.

Shakib shines in Bangladesh victory

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim celebrate taking the wicket of Afghanistan's...

Shakib shines in Bangladesh victory

Bangladesh talisman Shakib Al Hasan produced a stellar all-round display to secure his team's 62-run victory against Afghanistan at the World Cup.

New Folau fund tops $770k

New Folau fund tops $770k

A fresh fundraising effort for Israel Folau has already amassed over A736,000 in donations, just hours after it was launched by the Australian Christian Lobby.

Kiwi women star at world cup regatta

Kiwi women star at world cup regatta

New Zealand made a successful start to its northern summer with four gold medals at the World Cup regatta in Poznan, Poland, yesterday.

Shand champions men's game

Angee Shand pauses on the practice court in Auckland as the New Zealand men's team gets ready for...

Shand champions men's game

It is a sport that has been bubbling away under the surface for many years - now men's netball is going to get some time in the sun.

Young Kiwi prodigy signs with Bayern?

Rising Kiwi star Sarpreet Singh is reportedly set to sign with Bayern Munich.

Winning over pay: Williamson's sacrifice

Kane Williamson has revealed he suspected he would be fined for his side's slow over-rate.

League tough going for NZ sides

New Zealand women's Black Sticks player Stacey Michelson makes a break against Great Britain...

League tough going for NZ sides

It may have flown under the radar somewhat but New Zealand has racked up a very disappointing year in the inaugural FIH Pro league.

Barrett 'moving to Auckland' after World Cup

Beauden Barrett hasn't yet committed to the Blues, but the world's best play-maker has said yes to living in Auckland and will be relocating after the Rugby World Cup.

Folau camp claims discrimination after shutdown

Israel Folau's camp has hit out against the decision to shut down his online fundraising campaign, claiming there's a campaign of discrimination against the former Wallabies star and his followers.

South Africa's slim hopes crushed by Pakistan

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Faf du Plessis. Photo:...

South Africa's slim hopes crushed by Pakistan

South Africa's World Cup hopes crumbled into dust as Haris Sohail smashed a rapid-fire 89 to help Pakistan secure a 49-run win at Lord's on Sunday that kept their own chances of reaching the...

How Kane Williamson could be suspended

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson in the field against West Indies. Photo: Reuters

How Kane Williamson could be suspended

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is at risk of a suspension at the Cricket World Cup, after being fined for a slow over-rate in his side's thrilling five-run win over the West Indies yesterday.