Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros
Mirra Andreeva's dream run towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open is gathering momentum, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her own fairytale.
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Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
Judo team of seven going to Glasgow
A judo team of seven has been selected for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Shnaider stuns Sabalenka in another Roland Garros upset
Outsider Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and send her out of the Paris tournament.
Badminton masters show skills
Badminton masters show skills
The South Island inter-association masters badminton championships took place over the weekend.
Ice-cool Mensik and red-hot Andreeva into semis
Ice-cool Mensik and red-hot Andreeva into semis
Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca to make the semi-finals of the French Open, while teen Mirra Andreeva's superb Roland Garros run continues.
Gauff joins big-name exodus, Sabalenka solid
Gauff joins big-name exodus, Sabalenka solid
Defending champ Coco Gauff has been dramatically dethroned at the French Open, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka cut through the chaos to dismiss her opponent and reach the fourth round.
Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic
Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic
Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title is in tatters, after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca.
Enhanced Games offers big money to beat Bolt
Enhanced Games offers big money to beat Bolt
Enhanced Games organisers will offer a multimillion-dollar bonus to any man who breaks Usain Bolt's 100 metres world record at their 2027 drug-friendly event.
Swiatek, Djokovic march on as Rybakina slips up
Swiatek, Djokovic march on as Rybakina slips up
Iga Swiatek stayed cool in sweltering heat while Novak Djokovic was given a stern test before reaching the third round of the French Open, but world No 2 Elena Rybakina was bundled out.
Sabalenka, Osaka bring style, but Medvedev comes undone
Sabalenka, Osaka bring style, but Medvedev comes undone
Aryna Sabalenka sealed a stylish win to make the second round of the French Open, while Naomi Osaka brought runway flair, but Daniil Medvedev unravelled.
Monfils and Wawrinka say au revoir
Monfils and Wawrinka say au revoir
Tennis greats Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils have bowed out of Roland Garros, claycourt's Grand Slam, for the final time.
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
Raglan surf comp photographer injured in suspected shark attack
A photographer shooting a World Surf League event in NZ has been injured by what organisers suspect is a sea lion or shark bite, forcing the event to be delayed several hours.
Djokovic, Zverev off to winning starts, shock exit for Fritz
Djokovic, Zverev off to winning starts, shock exit for Fritz
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev earned comfortable wins to begin their French Open campaigns, but seventh seed Taylor Fritz became an early casualty.
Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon
Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers from the right wrist injury that has also forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, the world No 2 says.
Coaching roles not confined to field
Coaching roles not confined to field
Otago has more than 6800 students participating in sport - none of whom would be able to take part if it was not for dedicated and passionate volunteers.
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Stampede pick up two home wins
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Stampede pick up two home wins
Forwards Conner Jean and Maxwell Macharg made sure the Southern Stampede walked away with two wins from their first National Ice Hockey League home games at the weekend.
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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour
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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour
Sport has done a lot for Mike Kernaghan — and he has done a lot for sport.
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Fisher bags silver in Hungary
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Fisher bags silver in Hungary
New Zealand Olympian Aimee Fisher has collected silver at the first stop of the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary.
Keeping his eye on the ball
Keeping his eye on the ball
France’s Felix Lebrun in action against China’s Lin Shidong during the men’s team semifinal at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals at OVO Arena in...
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Munro looking forward to true test in K4
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Munro looking forward to true test in K4
Pulling on the black jersey, James Munro is representing more than himself.