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The Wellington Phoenix women's footballers have started 2025 in fine style, with a two-nil win over Perth in their A-League encounter in Porirua this afternoon.

Wellington Phoenix were unable to fight back against Melbourne City in their first A-League match of 2025.

Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

Sri Lanka win high-scoring final T20 against Black Caps by narrow margin.

Wilson - who was 26 - had been in seven professional MMA fights.

Auckland FC kick off new year with goalless draw with Melbourne Victory in the A-League.

Auckland FC Jake Brimmer didn't think it was his best goal, but his effort against the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday certainly pleased his coach.

The Breakers have snapped their eight-game losing streak in the Australian NBL with a 92-68 win at the Cairns Taipans.

Two big drawcards will be leaving without playing a shot.

Ian Foster has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Former New Zealand cricketer Grant Bradburn has been sacked by Glamorgan following a recent charge of misconduct.

All-rounder Amelia Kerr has been shortlisted for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award.

Sam Whitelock has been honoured, alongside a Paralympics administrator and a horse racing legend.

The Black Caps have clinched the T20 cricket series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare.

Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry will play for the Wellington Blaze in the Super Smash T20 competition.

The big Kiwi hope for this year's tournament unfortunately went the way of all the others in previous years.

Alice Robinson has produced two strong runs at the World Cup giant slalom event in Austria to secure her second podium finish of the season.

Wellington Phoenix have had their unbeaten run in the women's A-League ended by Melbourne City following a 2-1 defeat.

The new-look Black Caps have scored an unlikely win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Mount Maunganui.

Breakers point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright was charged with grabbing, pushing or mishandling an official after an altercation.

Auckland FC have extended their A-League men's competition lead after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

The Wellington Phoenix have had a welcome return to form with a 2-1 A-League men's win over the Newcastle Jets in Wellington.

The Breakers guard could face sanctions after Christmas Day push of referee.

It is the second time she has been awarded the title.

The Breakers have crashed to an eighth straight loss in the NBL, beaten 97-82 by the Tasmania Jackjumpers in their Christmas Day game in Hobart.