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Goal-scoring pair named in Football Ferns squad looking to qualify for Brazil

Goal-scoring pair named in Football Ferns squad looking to qualify for Brazil

Rising Wellington Phoenix star Pia Vlok is one of two new faces named in the Football Ferns for the start of their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

Wānaka skier Ben Richards (centre) on the podium with Ugo Troubat (left) and Kai Jones after...

Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

There must be something in those Wānaka mountains.

All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

Strong Japanese showing for Open

Ren Yonezawa prepares for a tee shot at the Sony Open in Hawaii last month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Strong Japanese showing for Open

More top-class Japanese golfers will be chasing the top prize at the New Zealand Open at the end of this month.

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Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

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Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

It was not the return to one day action the Otago Volts were hoping for.

Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

Dane Coles comes back into the All Black environment after retiring in 2023, having played 90...

Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

NZ Rugby has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach.

High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

The Dunedin Thunder have locked in their first player for 2026.

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Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

Otago coach Josh Tasman-Jones feels his men are refreshed, keen and ready to make the second half of the Ford Trophy campaign a lot better than the first.

Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray could not be happier with the current form of The Big Lebowski.

Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

Otago veteran Kane Russell put the icing on the Black Sticks’ series win over Japan on Monday night.

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North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

North Otago all-rounder Cameron Grubb. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

Cameron Grubb and his North Otago team sure had a weekend to celebrate.

All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

The All Blacks will start their 2027 World Cup campaign against Chile before taking on hosts...

All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile.

Skaters take big distances in their stride

Tasmanian ice skaters (from left) Amy Pailthorpe, Chloe Anderson and Kirra Taylerson are...

Skaters take big distances in their stride

Imagine travelling 419km just to train for your sport.

Rules tweaked to speed up game

Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.

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Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

Greg Denison, of Melbourne, has crossed the Ditch for his second Masters Games in Dunedin — and...

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Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

Greg Denison describes himself as a "little bit of a mixed lolly bag".

Running on borrowed time

Bronwyn Harris with her husband Tony, and daughters Zoe, 20, and Taylor, 22. Photo: Supplied

Cancer diagnosis no barrier to racing Coast to Coast

Bronwyn Harris was given 12-18 months to live after an out-of-the-blue cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. This month she will stand on the start line of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.