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Liam Lawson's 'very emotional' first call to dad
The New Zealand driver admits the last few days have been surreal since finding out that he'll be driving alongside world champion Max Verstappen next year. Audio
Southland teen hyped to take on best motorcylists in world
Teenage Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has had to grow up quickly over the last couple of years and even more responsibility will fall on his young shoulders in 2025.
Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull, makes way for Liam Lawson
The Kiwi is considered the leading contender to replace him in 2025.
Williamson sets up Black Caps' push for victory
Another century on his most successful ground has propelled New Zealand into a dominant position heading into the fourth day of the final test against England.
Hayden Wilde to take two-year break
The triathlete is to step back from the Olympic distance to refresh himself for another tilt at a gold.
Taupō finally gets to host Ironman 70.3 World Champs
For one athlete a lot has changed since she was meant to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō.
Liam Lawson logs most laps at F1 testing
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson had a busy day at the Formula 1 post season test in Abu Dhabi.
'I've given it everything': Liam Lawson on his F1 future
The New Zealander believes he's done all he can and now it is up to others to decide his fate.
Liam Lawson hopes to know next week about his future in F1
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson hopes to know something about his Formula 1 future by next week.
Black Caps stick with same eleven for second Test
There is still no place for opening batter Will Young, who was the player of the series on the recent tour of India.
Black Caps on slow over rates: 'We need to find a balance'
Black Caps assistant coach Jacob Oram believes a balance needs to be found over slow over rates in test cricket.
Black Caps: Mitchell Santner set for Basin Reserve Test
The last Test at the Basin Reserve shocked many and if the wicket looks similar for this week's Test against England, Black Caps bowler Mitchell Santner is ready to be a part of it.
Liam Lawson's F1 future about to be decided
Liam Lawson's future in Formula 1 could become a little clearer this week with the possibility of an announcement about Red Bull driver Sergio Perez's plans.
They won in India, can the Black Caps now win at home?
Winning anywhere in the world is key for the Black Caps as they prepare to take on England in a three-Test series starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.
New Oceania boxing confederation imminent
Boxing New Zealand is hoping to have an Oceania confederation under the new World Boxing umbrella up and running soon.
Matt Henry: The leader of the Black Caps' attack
The changing of the guard for the Black Caps bowling attack will be completed after the Test series against England which starts in Christchurch on Thursday.
'I'm very grateful': IPL surprise for uncapped Kiwi
"I woke up this morning with the big surprise, it was awesome to see," Bevon-John Jacobs says. Audio
Lydia Ko comes up just short in LPGA Tour's richest tournament
The Kiwi golfer turned in the round of the day but it wasn't quite enough.
Trent Boult goes for $2.5m in IPL auction
Two other New Zealanders went on the opening day with the Stephen Fleming-coached Chennai Super Kings picking up Devon Conway for $1.27m and Rachin Ravindra for $813,000.
Liam Lawson out to beat the odds again as F1 hits Sin City
Max Verstappen will be top billing in Las Vegas this weekend, but New Zealand driver Liam Lawson is hoping to play more than a supporting role.
Lydia Ko has new attitude heading into women's golf's richest tournament
Golfer Lydia Ko goes into the LPGA Tour season-ending tournament with a new attitude having failed to qualify for the event last year.
'We want to be multiple grand slam winners' - Routliffe
New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe has recorded another stellar year in the sport and has her sights set on more glory in the coming years.
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: 'We just have to win', says All Whites coach
With two games left to qualify for the World Cup Darren Bazelely is focused on just one thing, winning.
Sri Lanka dismiss Black Caps in ODI series defeat
Sri Lanka has won the one day series against New Zealand after scoring a three wicket victory in the second game in Pallekele.
Liam Lawson: 'I just have to think about driving the car faster'
The Kiwi driver is coming to terms with the rigours of being a Formula One driver.