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    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Al Nassr last month. Despite vast wealth, the football...

    Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire

    Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first footballer to reach billionaire status.

    Top 20 star heading back to Auckland

    Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik in action at this week's Shanghai Open. Photo: Reuters

    Top 20 star heading back to Auckland

    Jakub Mensik, the youngest player in the world’s top 20, will return to Auckland for the ASB Classic in January.

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    North Otago stalwart moving down the order

    Peter Cameron has stepped down as chairman of North Otago Cricket after 23 years. He will remain...

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    North Otago stalwart moving down the order

    Cricket has been the cornerstone of Peter Cameron’s life.

    Breakers break drought

    Breakers break drought

    The New Zealand Breakers finally got their first win of the ANBL season with a convincing 117-88 victory over the Illawara Hawks.

    Waikato get three ABs — Otago none

    Anton Lienert-Brown. Photo: Getty Images

    Waikato get three ABs — Otago none

    Foul. The All Blacks have released seven players this week and three of them are in the Waikato team.

    Knight leads way in tight tussle with Bangladesh

    England’s Heather Knight in action against Bangladesh during their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

    Knight leads way in tight tussle with Bangladesh

    Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 guided England to a nervy four-wicket victory to maintain their 100% record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

    Top-ten finish for Selemaia

    Top-ten finish for Selemaia

    Auckland weightlifter Olivia Selemaia has finished eighth at the World Championships in Norway — the best ever result by a New Zealand woman at the competition.

    Players joining R360 to be ineligible for international teams

    Players have been warned that joining R360 would make them unable to be selected for the All...

    Players joining R360 to be ineligible for international teams

    All Blacks and other rugby stars considering a switch to R360 have been warned that joining the competition would make them ineligible for international selection.

    Refreshed home side ready to rumble

    Christian Lio-Willie wrestles with a team-mate during a training session at Forsyth Barr Stadium...

    Refreshed home side ready to rumble

    No surprises there.

    Djokovic survives heat exhaustion and injury

    Novak Djokovic gets medical attention during his round of 16 match against Spain's Jaume Munar....

    Djokovic survives heat exhaustion and injury

    The ATP says it will consider introducing a formal heat rule as players battle high, humid temperatures in Shanghai.

    Strongest Otago side for quarterfinal

    Josh Timu has stood out for his work on defence. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Strongest Otago side for quarterfinal

    No surprises there.

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    No real ‘wow’ effort from All Blacks this season

    Ardie Savea, pictured in 2024, was immense for the All Blacks this season. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    No real ‘wow’ effort from All Blacks this season

    There endeth the All Blacks’ season — the domestic campaign, anyway.

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    Chiefs and All Blacks XV first five Josh Jacomb playing for Taranaki in the NPC last month. Photo...

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    The Highlanders have their new playmaker — but not until 2027.

    South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones

    White Ferns greats Suzie Bates (left) and Sophie Devine were honoured for playing 350 and 300...

    South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones

    White Ferns duo Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have formed a remarkable partnership during the past 19 years.

    Five changes to Ferns to play Mexico, US

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    Five changes to Ferns to play Mexico, US

    The Football Ferns squad to play two games against Mexico and one against the United States has been confirmed.

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    Millar setting tone for others to star

    Cameron Millar. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Millar setting tone for others to star

    Otago first five Cameron Millar is more Larry than Bono.

    Maximum points for Paddon

    Hayden Paddon’s team celebrate victory at the Adelaide Hills Rally. PHOTO: TAYLER BURKE

    Maximum points for Paddon

    New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard notched up another victory at the weekend in their bid to win their first Australian Rally Championship title.

    Grimaldi emerges from field to claim bronze

    Anna Grimaldi is delighted with her bronze medal effort at the world para athletics championships...

    Grimaldi emerges from field to claim bronze

    There was no stopping Anna Grimaldi this time.

    Untimely red flag puts paid to Buchanan’s chance of points in Indonesia

    Cormac Buchanan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Untimely red flag puts paid to Buchanan’s chance of points in Indonesia

    A red flag with two laps to go denied Southland rider Cormac Buchanan the chance of banking vital points at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Sunday night.

    Silver Ferns name Constellation Cup side

    Amelia Walmsley returns to the Silver Ferns in the only change from last month's Taini Jamison...

    Silver Ferns name Constellation Cup side

    A 14-strong Silver Ferns squad has been named for the series against Australia, where New Zealand will attempt to put coaching dramas aside and defend the Constellation Cup.
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