Stories by Felicity Reid

What's to blame when an elite athlete is lethargic? Is it a late night, training too hard or a combination of both?

The Silver Ferns have defended their home court now they have to find a way to win in Australia.

One of the Silver Ferns' best performances this year came after one of their worst practices, says defender Karin Burger.

The White Ferns are to reap rewards of record prize money at T20 Cricket World Cup.

For the first time in 17 years Auckland will have a professional football side based in the city when the A-League kicks off this season.

Black Sticks contracts on the line during new Premier Hockey League.

All White Ben Waine is hoping to follow in his football heroes' footsteps.

All Whites kick off their 2026 Football World Cup qualifying knowing they have to be at their "peak".

Tall Blacks turn down international interest in favour of local talent as Judd Flavell is named next head coach.

The Black Ferns knew Ireland were ready to cause an upset - and the Irish are calling it one of their best days in women's rugby.

Mental challenge and fine margins the major takeaways for coaches after Taini Jamison Trophy opener.

The Black Ferns are wary of an improving Ireland ahead of rare clash in the WXV 1 opener.

A new-look Breakers are beginning the NBL season with plenty to prove.

Underdog White Ferns won't be playing it safe against the world-leading Australians in a three-match T20 series.

Freddie Gillespie is eager to show his headbutting incident was an "aberration".

New Zealand Football are not hurrying former Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova out the door.

A Paralympian with 20 years experience and Paralympics New Zealand chief executive share what the Paris campaign meant to them.

Breakers chief executive defends Coach Kop and major off-season changes, reflects on drop in membership numbers, television rights, the NBA and getting back into the NBL grand final.

Ahead of their clash against USA, the All Whites captain has implored his team mates to prove the latest loss was an "anomaly".

All eyes are on the 'home of rugby' as Black Ferns prepare for historic Test.

The new head of New Zealand's anti-doping agency says it's "not realistic" to drug test every Olympian.

Basketball New Zealand hear out international candidates for Tall Blacks coaching role.

Olympic champion Sarah Hirini avoids surgery, enjoys a Euro summer and considers linking up with former mentor.

High jumper Hamish Kerr's historic Olympic gold medal comes with controversial prize money.

High jumper Hamish Kerr was close to leaving the Paris Games early. Now, he's one of the top contenders for a medal.