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'Gamechanger': TVNZ secures rights for football World Cup

'Gamechanger': TVNZ secures rights for football World Cup

TVNZ has secured the rights to next year's FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest sporting events in the world - but it will charge viewers to watch some matches.

Golf: Kiwi Kobori surges to second place at British Masters

Kazuma Kobori plays his second shot on the first hole on day four of the Betfred British Masters...

Golf: Kiwi Kobori surges to second place at British Masters

Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori has had his biggest pay day yet after finishing tied for second at the British Masters in England.

Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe celebrates a try for the Black Ferns with Layla Sae and Renee Holmes...

Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the defending champion Black Ferns defeated Spain 54-8 in York this morning.

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University-Albion makes it 3 premier titles on trot

University-Albion A netballers celebrate winning a third straight Dunedin premier club title on...

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University-Albion makes it 3 premier titles on trot

And that makes it three.

Valuable hit-outs for Otago sides in Chch

Valuable hit-outs for Otago sides in Chch

Otago warmed up for the national championship with some promising performances at an annual tournament in Christchurch at the weekend.

Fulham holds United, Everton open stadium in style

Emile Smith Rowe scores the equalising goal for Fulham against Manchester United at Craven...

Fulham holds United, Everton open stadium in style

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after Emile Smith Rowe equalised with his first touch as a substitute.

Steel secure star as Poi back next year

Southern Steel co-captain Kimiora Poi is locked in for another season in the South.

Sun wins first round at US Open

New Zealand's Lulu Sun has won her first round at a US Open.

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Second half sinks North Otago

North Otago prop Mateo Qolisese tries to find a way through the Wairarapa-Bush defence during the...

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Second half sinks North Otago

Four tries in 11 minutes is enough to turn any game on its head.

French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is reportedly being targeted by Racing 92. Photo: Getty Images

French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report

French rugby giants Racing 92 are chasing All Black forward Ardie Savea.

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Time to celebrate

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Time to celebrate

Alhambra-Union celebrate after winning the Dunedin club rugby league final against the Kia Toa Tigers are Montecillo on Saturday.

Creativity on show at qualifier

Luke McConnell on his way to winning the men’s ski title at the Freeride World Tour Qualifier at...

Creativity on show at qualifier

There were some remarkable displays of talent and bravery as the Freeride World Tour Qualifier started in Queenstown at the weekend.

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Three teams still alive in race for title

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Three teams still alive in race for title

A three-way title scrap remains as the Women’s Southern Premier League reaches its climax.

Australia run rampant over Samoa

Australia’s Maya Stewart kicks the ball clear as Samoa’s Sui Pauaraisa attempts to charge it down...

Australia run rampant over Samoa

Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, while Canada and Scotland began their Pool B campaigns with impressive victories.

Top teams set to clash

Top teams set to clash

The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.

Hunt claims third win of championship

Hunt claims third win of championship

Defending national champion Ben Hunt claimed his third win of the New Zealand Rally Championship after winning Rally Coromandel on Saturday.

Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ

New Zealand rider Alex Schuler (left) wins his sprint quarterfinal ride-off by the narrowest of...

Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ

Cambridge cyclist Alex Schuler came close to earning the first New Zealand male individual sprint medal for nearly a decade on the penultimate day of competition at the world junior track...