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    Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role

    Andre Adams reflects on his time in the game during a training session with the Volts at the...

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    Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role

    Former New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams has made his way south and taken up a position with the Volts as an assistant coach. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi catches up with the big- hitting swing...

    Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset

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    Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset

    Non-league Macclesfield have delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history, stunning holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller.

    'Epic day': Sam Ruthe guides youngster to win

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    Athletics sensation Sam Ruthe guides visually impaired youngster to win

    Disappointment turned to delight for a 12-year-old visually impaired athlete Tamahau Hicks, when running sensation Sam Ruthe came to his rescue at the Colgate Games in Tauranga on Saturday.

    Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event

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    Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event

    Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm up for the Winter Olympics in sensational style by winning the Aspen Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado.

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    Greyhound tests positive for meth, the source is a mystery

    A greyhound that tested positive for meth after winning its race has its owner and racing investigators scratching their heads about how the dog was contaminated.

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    Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory

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    Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory

    A strong spell of bowling in the middle stages wasn't enough for the Sparks as the Blaze ran down their total to claim a Super Smash victory in Wellington today.

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    City ready for international tournament

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    City ready for international tournament

    All hands are on deck at the McMillan Centre as the team at Otago Hockey brace for an exciting couple of weeks.

    Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed

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    Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed

    Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum, despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

    Sparks coach Gareth Davies has dared his side to be brave as they look to bounce back.

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    Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

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    Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

    A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.

    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

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    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

    England cricketer Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in NZ while on tour last year after a report said he was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry.

    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

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    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

    Football Australia is expected to investigate an allegation that Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic was racially abused by highly-rated Melbourne City youngster Medin Memeti.

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    Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

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    Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

    Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.

    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

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    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

    Australia have chased down a 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.

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    Big, bright year looms in women’s sport

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    Big, bright year looms in women’s sport

    Brace yourselves for another big year in women’s sport. The Revolution casts an eye over what could be some of the key moments in 2026.

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    Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

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    Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

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    Jovic finds rhythm to advance

    Tight margins and hard graft ruled centre court at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.

    Former England and Spurs great dies

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    Former England and Spurs great dies

    Former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80, the Premier League club says.

    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

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    Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

    Jacob Bethell's maiden century led an England rearguard action in the Ashes test in Sydney, but Australia still look firmly set for victory and a series triumph.
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