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America's Cup racing returns to Auckland
Following months of off-the-water turmoil and Covid-19 complications, the America's Cup sailors finally get to go racing on Thursday.
Netball NZ keen to change with society
Uncomfortable, costly or culturally insensitive netball uniforms are turning players away from the game.
America's Cup challenger breaks silence
Stars and Stripes Team USA appear to have finally conceded they are out of the race to challenge for the America's Cup.
Otago Basketball excels during tough year
Otago Basketball turned a challenging year into a success story.
Breakers delay NBL departure
The New Zealand Breakers should have been boarding a plane for Australia tomorrow but the Auckland-based basketball club has made a last minute change in plans.
Radio silence for the 'Voice of Cricket'
Lawnmowers, cicadas and Bryan Waddle's cricket commentary are sounds synonymous with summer in New Zealand.
Gymnastics investigation rolls on
Investigations into claims of abuse by New Zealand gymnasts are set extend into next year.
Seventh World Cup a bridge too far
Cross-code star Honey Hireme-Smiler wanted to get in one more World Cup before she hung up her boots but her body wouldn't let her.
Top table tennis player faces fallout after win over national body
A top-ranked New Zealand table tennis player claims she's been bullied, had her career sabotaged and been ostracised by officials and on top of that is now facing repercussions after successfully…
Former Olympian becomes a winner on the sidelines
Injury cut short Olympian Kim Mickle's footy career in Freemantle but a switch to coaching in Christchurch made her an instant winner.
Call for Gymnastics review panel overhaul
The independent panel setup to review the culture of Gymnastics New Zealand is ill equipped to do the job say former gymnasts.
Long lay-off concerns Breakers coach
Endless days of running drills with a partial squad is not the pre-season that Breakers coach Dan Shamir was hoping for.
New challenge for Aunty of Rugby League
The "Aunty" of New Zealand Rugby League, Carmen Taplin, has a history of being someone athletes turn to. Now Covid-19 has given her a new challenge.
Mental health big factor in surprise netball return
Former Silver Fern Anna Harrison knew her body could cope with a comeback but she needed to consider if her mind was ready for another retirement.
Farah Palmer Cup will be stronger than ever
Women's representative rugby returns to the field this weekend when the Farah Palmer Cup kicks off.
Unavailable Warriors players not forgotten by new NRLW coach
New Warriors coach spares a thought for those who won't make the journey.
America's Cup: The lawyers have the power
A panel of three lawyers has the power to make or break an America's Cup syndicate's campaign.
Exposure of maltreatment in gymnastics long time coming
A New Zealand academic is surprised the widespread culture of abuse in women's gymnastics was not made public sooner.
Gould to make Warriors more appealing
New Warriors consultant Phil Gould says the rugby league club needs to work on its image.
Honey ponders delay to Warriors NRLW debut
New Zealand rugby league star Honey Hireme-Smiler may delay her Warriors debut due to Covid-19.
Many gymnasts won't know they've been abused
The culture of abuse is so ingrained in gymnastics that many athletes will not have even realised they have been abused, a former elite gymnast says.
Gymnasts laid complaints about alleged abuse
Gymnastics New Zealand prevented Olympic hopefuls from competing after the athletes raised concerns about an allegedly abusive coach.
NBL puts on a show: Grand Final this weekend
The NBL Showdown produced close games, cabin fever and the emergence of young talent and may have proved doubters wrong.
Gymnasts given platform to speak out over abuse
New Zealand gymnasts who may have suffered physical or mental abuse in the sport are being encouraged to speak up.
Illegal offshore betting hits New Zealand Sport
New Zealand's ability to allow crowds back in to sporting events has had an undesirable side-effect for some codes.