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Hansen denies French 'illegal tactics' claims
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has denied claims from French counterpart Jacques Brunel the Kiwi side used "illegal tactics" during their resounding victory in Saturday night's first test in Auckland.
All Blacks shake off rust to pump France
A 14-point burst with France down to 14 men has been the catalyst for the All Blacks on their way to a thumping 52-11 win in their first match of 2018 in Auckland.
Ko gets reprieve at US Open
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has received a reprieve to barely make the cut at the US Open.
'No action taken' on cycling coach allegations
High Performance Sport New Zealand boss Michael Scott says the full extent of the failings in dealing with allegations of misconduct surrounding departed Cycling New Zealand coach Anthony Peden will…
Maguire: Kiwis role comes first
New Kiwis coach Michael Maguire is reassuring New Zealand rugby league supporters he'll stay in the job even if he returns to the NRL.
Joseph Parker's next fight could be at home
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker's next fight could be back on home soil.
Ko breaks title drought
The New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has broken her tournament title drought on the LPGA Tour in the US. Ko, who has fallen from the top of the world rankings...
Umaga contract extension 'preferred option'
The Blues chief executive Michael Redman has said the retention of Tana Umaga is their preferred option for the coach of the Super Rugby team next year.
Leadbetter: Ko form shows change was 'strange' choice
The former coach of Lydia Ko believes the New Zealand golfer appears lost with her game.
Joshua beats Parker in unanimous points decision
Joseph Parker has had to relinquish his world champion status after the New Zealand boxer suffered a unanimous decision defeat to British superstar Anthony Joshua.
The countdown begins to Parker vs Joshua
After 10 weeks of talking, travelling and training, Joseph Parker's date with destiny has arrived.
Parker's slick, powerful and fast but can he win?
Sports Call: Joseph Parker has slick movement, undeniable power and the fastest hands in heavyweight boxing.
Team Parker stay on front foot with Joshua
The camp of New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker continue to show their determination to ensure British rival Anthony Joshua does not dictate terms in the build-up to this weekend's world heavyweight title…
Zero regrets: How to secure a superfight
Promoter David Higgins has zero regrets about the way he secured Joseph Parker the fight he wanted against Anthony Joshua.
Parker continues to inspire next boxing generation
The south Auckland gym where Joseph Parker cut his teeth in boxing, is also a place where New Zealand's world champion heavyweight champion is inspiring the next generation. Video
Black Caps beaten in stumbling display
A stumbling and stuttering batting display as seen the Black Caps beaten in the final of cricket's Twenty20 Tri-Series at Eden Park in Auckland, going down by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method to…
Can the All Whites claim the final World Cup spot?
The All Whites came within centimetres of a magical win over Peru in Wellington last weekend, but if New Zealand are going to produce one moment of magic in this tie, it is perhaps best they saved it…
Big finish main focus for Paddon
New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon admits the driver situation at the Hyundai World Rally team is frustrating but he is ready to move on regardless.
Peru footballers get rousing welcome to New Zealand
The Peru football team have arrived in New Zealand.
Owners of Kiwi Melbourne Cup contender count blessings
Humidor didn't win the Cox Plate late last month, but that didn't prevent the Kiwi horse from bolting to the forefront of Melbourne Cup contention. Audio
Shock All Whites call-ups for Fallon and Brockie
All Whites coach Anthony Hudson says the need for experience is the reason he has handed Rory Fallon and Jeremy Brockie shock call-ups to the squad for the World Cup playoff against Peru.
Tonga too good for Samoa in Pacific clash
A star-studded Tongan team has powered to a 32-18 victory over Samoa in a fast and physical Rugby League World Cup clash in Hamilton.
Hartley already achieved something great with F1 breakthrough
Whatever happens from here, it is almost impossible to overstate Brendon Hartley's Formula One breakthrough.
Outgoing All Blacks assistant Smith selfless to the end
Wayne Smith is going to miss Wednesdays within the All Blacks environment.
Tamati: Kiwis must be prepared to "die for the colours"
Kevin Tamati's message was set to match his uncompromising playing style when the former Kiwis forward and several other New Zealand rugby league legends went into the national team's pre-World Cup…