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UFC: Ulberg beats Swiss rival to climb inside top 10
New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Carlos Ulberg has enhanced his status with a hard-fought win over a Swiss rival at a UFC fight night event in Macau.
Campbell's fine form continues
The New Zealand golfer is well placed to defend his Hong Kong Open title after surging to the lead at the midway point.
Phoenix grab first points thanks to McCutcheon goal
Maya McCutcheon scored her first professional goal to inspire the Wellington Phoenix to their first win of the Women's A-League season.
Black Ferns assistant coach resigns after mixed season
Mike Delany has stepped down after a mixed season of results with the side.
Former Kiwi Fern Kathleen Wharton dies, aged 41
Wharton represented the Kiwi Ferns 14 times between 2008-19, winning a World Cup, and played 3 NRLW matches in 2019 for the Warriors.
Young Tauranga runner sets world leading time
Sam Ruthe broke the previous best time for a 15-year-old, set by Japan's Yota Mashiko in 1995, by 1.44 seconds.
Lydia Ko moves onto leaderboard in richest event on LPGA Tour
The Kiwi has made a good start to the season-ending tournament.
All Blacks v Italy: Robertson names near full-strength side
There's no let-up for the last test of the tour, with the All Blacks bringing out their big guns. Audio
Tall Blacks upset by Philippines
The Tall Blacks have suffered their first ever loss to the Philippines, going down 93-89 in Manilla in their Asia Cup qualifier.
NRL: Warriors 2025 draw released
Kicking off with a historic clash in Las Vegas, the Warriors will also take an Anzac Day clash to Christchurch for the first time, playing Newcastle on 25 April.
Rising star Mathis called into All Blacks Sevens
Coach Tomasi Cama has named his squad for the first two tournaments of the season.
Forbes and Laidlaw to be inducted into rugby's Hall of Fame
Two former New Zealand rugby players will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.
Fan favourite Gael Monfils to return to the ASB Classic
French tennis star Gael Monfils is coming back to the ASB Classic.
All Blacks v Italy: The key talking points
Who does Scott Robertson pick for what should be a walk in the park against Italy?
New Zealand's first U85kg side to tour Sri Lanka
NZR has confirmed the inaugural national team will head overseas in May next year.
NZRL mourns death of former Kiwis captain Roy Christian
Roy Christian, a record-setting rugby league Test captain for the Kiwis during the 1960 and 70s, has died.
Black Caps final ODI rained off
The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned because of rain.
Hockey: Simon Child signs off from Black Sticks
All-time Black Sticks great Simon Child retires from international hockey.
Kiwi speedgolfer extends 10-year streak at World Championships
McKinnon won the championship in Japan and attributes her success to her last year of training.
Football: Longo down but not out for Phoenix, but season over for Lake
Fears the Phoenix women's captain could have been facing a prolonged time on the sidelines have eased.
Bracewell ban highlights 'real threat' of recreational drug use - Commission
New Zealand's Sport Integrity Commission says recreational drug use can pose a real threat to the health and safety of athletes and their team-mates. Audio
All Blacks and Black Ferns miss out on Player of the Year nominations
All Blacks loosie Wallace Sititi does make the finalists for Men's Breakthrough Player of the year.
Football: All Whites get job done with win over Samoa
The All Whites have ticked the first box in their quest to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Samoa 8-nil in Auckland.
Basketball: Breakers release Freddie Gillespie
The release clears the way for former NBA centre Tacko Fall, who has been awaiting a roster spot to become available.
Cricket: Doug Bracewell served one-month ban for cocaine use
The former Black Cap received a one-month ban from cricket earlier this year, after testing positive for cocaine.