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Alker has twice finished second in the NZ Open - in 2001 and 2002.

Black Cap Daryl Mitchell says he has faith they will reverse their catching woes and ''take some screamers'' in the second test against England in Wellington.

The Phoenix and Auckland FC rivalry heats up ahead of their second A-League clash.

The former US Open runner-up and world No 21 is a late replacement for Canadian Bianca Andreescu, who pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons.

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker is set for a world title shot in early 2025.

Former All Black Adam Thomson and Tonga international Sona Taumalolo complete the Chiefs Manawa coaching group for 2025.

Black Caps coach Gary Stead backs under-siege batters Devon Conway and Tom Blundell, with main selection issue being whether spinner Mitchell Santner plays in Wellington.

"I think I spun because I was trying not to hit Valtteri [Bottas], and I guess I did, so I'm sorry for that," the Kiwi says.

They were beaten 123-112 by the Wildcats in Sunday's clash.

The Black Ferns Sevens have suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the final of the women's Dubai Sevens, while the All Blacks Sevens men's team have lost their playoff for third place.

Dame Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Ngāti Porou) has been crowned the Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year for the seventh time.

England are in firm control of the first Test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.

The Kiwi has qualified tenth for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race ahead of his key Red Bull rivals.

The tourists are well poised at stumps on day two of the first cricket test in Christchurch.

A Hall of Fame recognising the country's top cricketers will be launched ahead of the second test against England in Wellington next week.

Three All Black forwards and three Black Ferns forwards are up for the top honours at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

The Breakers have suffered a 109-71 loss at the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL to sour the debut of their new centre.

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar insists he holds no grudges for being sacked and said he's happy to be back in New Zealand rugby.

Eight years after winning the WBO heavyweight boxing title the New Zealand boxer could be set to get a crack at the IBF crown.

There's no room for Will Young, the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, for the first test against England.

Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) has banned one fan for life and another for 10-years after they were involved in a fight with players.

New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour, when the three test series starts in Christchurch on Thursday.

The victory against Chinese Taipei moves the Tall Blacks to three wins and one defeat and assures New Zealand of a place in next year's tournament in Saudi Arabia.

A goal from veteran Kosta Barbarouses gave the Phoenix a 1-0 victory over the A-League competition leaders.

Promising White Ferns opening batter Georgia Plimmer will miss the Australia ODI series in New Zealand because of a groin injury.