England break 15-year losing streak to win Ashes test
England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years at a sunbathed MCG today as their batters chased down 175 runs to secure a four-wicket victory.
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Emotional Stokes concerned for players' welfare
Emotional Stokes concerned for players' welfare
An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.
Manager to investigate England drinking in Noosa
Manager to investigate England drinking in Noosa
Rob Key will investigate the drinking habits of England players, after reports their mid-Ashes Noosa break resembled a "stag do".
Netball NZ boss resigns
Netball NZ boss resigns
Jennie Wyllie had come under fire this year for her handling of the shock standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua.
Southland horseman out of coma
Southland horseman out of coma
A Southland horseman is out of a coma after a fall during a race in Auckland.
Papanui High athletes shine at track and field champs
Papanui High athletes shine at track and field champs
Four Papanui High School students brought home gold from the national secondary schools track and field championships in Napier.
Tight race for spot in club T20 semi-finals
Tight race for spot in club T20 semi-finals
The final two rounds of the premier Metro T20 competition this weekend will decide which teams make next Sunday’s semi-finals, with no side yet guaranteed a spot.
Proud Cantabrian shines at National Summer Games
Proud Cantabrian shines at National Summer Games
Adele Milne shone on the indoor bowls mats on Thursday, helping her Canterbury team win their first game at the Special Olympics National Summer Games.
Horseman Nathan Williamson in coma after serious injury
Horseman Nathan Williamson in coma after serious injury
Southland horseman Nathan Williamson has suffered a serious injury after a fall during a race.
Sevu Reece to leave the Crusaders
Sevu Reece to leave the Crusaders after signing with French club side
Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.
Black Caps' skipper backs NZ T20 franchise league
Black Caps' skipper backs NZ T20 franchise league
Tom Latham says a proposed T20 franchise league in New Zealand is a great initiative and would boost the standard of cricket in Aotearoa.
South Island United sign Kiwi striker
South Island United sign Kiwi striker
South Island United have boosted their squad for the inaugural OFC Pro League, signing All Whites player Oskar van Hattum.
Ribbon cut at official Parakiore opening
Ribbon cut at official Parakiore opening
What does $500 million buy? NZ's largest recreation and sports complex was officially opened at a ceremony in Christchurch on Tuesday.
All Blacks to face France at new stadium
'Historic occasion': Razor excited to kick off All Blacks season at new stadium
The All Blacks will start their 2026 test season against France at Christchurch's new One New Zealand stadium.
Giant slalom victory in Canada for Queenstown skier
Giant slalom victory in Canada for Queenstown skier
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is in some sort of form.
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Jacob Lowson is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his sporting career.
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Claire Lewis has been a pillar of the Canterbury netball community for more than 40 years. Her decades of service have now been recognised with a Netball NZ award, fast-tracked as the 80-year-old may only have weeks to live.
Heartbreak after strong season for Southern Hoiho
Heartbreak after strong season for Southern Hoiho
Bree Hall lined it up and nailed it with less than one minute on the clock.
Windies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test
Windies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test
A defiant double-century from Justin Greaves has led the West Indies to a historic draw in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.
Latham celebrates century at home ground
Latham celebrates century at home ground
Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred to put the Black Caps in control against the West Indies in Christchurch.