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Bay of Plenty overwhelm Tasman to reach NPC semis
The Steamers trailled at halftime, but held their rivals scoreless after the break in Tauranga.
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Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echo
8:58 am todayAmid the fallout from the dispute that has sidelined coach Dame Noeline Taurua, the Silver Ferns are tuning out the public noise and turning inward.
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Israel-Premier Tech rider says he's facing damages claim after leaving team
2:12 pm todayCanadian cyclist Derek Gee ended his contract over what he describes as "personal beliefs".
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White Ferns beat Bangladesh by 100 runs
6:20 am todayThe White Ferns are off the mark at the Cricket World Cup after thumping Bangladesh by 100 runs in Guwahati.
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Australia coach not ruling Cummins out of Ashes opener
7:44 am todayHowever, Andrew McDonald concedes captain Pat Cummins is running out of time to be fit for the first Ashes test.
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Ricky Hatton's funeral draws thousands in Manchester tribute
7:00 am todayThousands of mourners farewell boxing great Ricky Hatton as one of Manchester's most beloved sporting figures is laid to rest.
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Last-minute Millar penalty sees Otago through to NPC semifinals
10 Oct 2025Otago and Waikato combined for 12 tries in a barnburner under the roof in Dunedin.
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Warriors cult hero Afoa heads to NRL rivals Tigers
10 Oct 2025The front-rower makes the move after featuring in both the NSW Cup premiership and NRL state championship wins.
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Breakers' Parker Jackson-Cartwright is 'being myself ' with coach's encouragement
10 Oct 2025Watch out NBL, Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright is on his way back to his best.
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Another premiership winner signs with Warriors women
10 Oct 2025Annetta Nuuausala will come to Auckland on a three year contract.
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'Under-valued' All Whites need to be 'ruthless': Coach
10 Oct 2025"We've got to take our moments to score goals" is the message from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley after Poland loss.
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Silver Ferns can win without being 'best of buddies', captain says
10 Oct 2025The team are trying to navigate the aftermath of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's shock suspension. Audio
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Poland prove too much for All Whites in second half
10 Oct 2025New Zealand had a number of chances during the game but were edged by the side ranked 47 places higher than them.
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Another young Kiwi weighlifting prospect impresses at world champs
10 Oct 2025Another of New Zealand's young weightlifting talent has scored a top 10 finish at the World Championships in Norway.
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Former Phoenix player admits role in spot-fixing scheme
10 Oct 2025Ulises Davila, who played several seasons for the Wellington side, pleaded guilty to two charges relating to organising and rigging betting outcomes.
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All Whites v Poland: What you need to know
9 Oct 2025The world No. 36 Poland are the first of two European teams the 86th-ranked All Whites will play this year.
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More runs the key to White Ferns' survival at World Cup
10 Oct 2025Taking their innings deeper is the main concern for New Zealand as they head into must-win territory.
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Who are New Zealand's highest paid sportspeople?
9 Oct 2025The list contains some familiar names, but who isn't on there may surprise you.
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'Hurting as much as everyone': Silver Ferns block outside noise, as coaching standoff drags on
9 Oct 2025Interim vice-captain Kelly Jackson says the team are trying to put offcourt drama to one side, as they prepare to face Australia.
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Canada coach reveals what happened in Football Ferns drone scandal
9 Oct 2025'I want to set the record straight,' the former assistant coach of Canada's Olympic team, Jasmine Mander, says.
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Breakers finally win thanks to record night from their skipper
9 Oct 2025The Breakers have won their first game of the NBL season beating the defending champions thanks to a record breaking performance by Parker Jackson-Cartwright.
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Amorim will get three years to get it right at Man Utd, says Ratcliffe
9 Oct 2025Ruben Amorim will be given the full three years of his contract to prove himself, co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said.
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Super Rugby to return to Napier
9 Oct 2025Hawke's Bay will host the Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific match against the Western Force next season.
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Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire - report
9 Oct 2025Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, valuing his net worth at an estimated US$1.4 billion.
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Warriors women sign another Premiership-winning player with Mele Hufanga
9 Oct 2025"It's really special heading back home next year to the Warriors," Mele Hufanga says.
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Mohamed Salah fires Egypt into World Cup
9 Oct 2025They became the third African side to book their place, while the Cape Verde Islands and Ghana both took a step closer to joining them.
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All Whites goalkeeper returns in new home away from home
8 Oct 2025All Whites goalkeeper Alex Paulsen is embracing personal growth and pierogi in loan move to Poland.
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'We're a bit hindered': NZ League juggling eligibility laws
8 Oct 2025It began in 2017 when a host of Kiwis and Kangaroos stars linked with Mate Ma'a Tonga.
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