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Battered Warriors overhauled to face Brisbane Broncos
16 Apr 2025Injuries and a ban for Rocco Berry have forced the Warriors to overhaul to their team to face the Brisbane Broncos.
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Barcelona and PSG lose but advance in Champions League
16 Apr 2025European powerhouses Paris St Germain and Barcelona advanced to Champions League semi-finals despite losses.
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From silence to Grand Slam, McIlroy's mind coach reveals Masters plan
16 Apr 2025Rory McIlroy's Masters win was shaped by a strategy to stay laser-focused - even if it meant not speaking to his playing partner.
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LA Olympics 2028: Baseball, surfing venues unveiled
16 Apr 2025Dodger Stadium will host Olympic baseball in 2028 while surfers will ride the waves in San Clemente.
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Wheel Kiwis earn berth at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup
16 Apr 2025New Zealand will contest the next Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup for the first time after being one of six teams confirmed for 2026.
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Bipartisanship on the field and in the House
16 Apr 2025MPs from across the political spectrum reveal they're a surprisingly collegial bunch. Audio
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Teen sensation taking lessons from the GOAT
15 Apr 2025Braxton Sorensen-McGee has lit up Super Rugby Aupiki in her debut season.
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Auckland FC starting spots still up for grabs
15 Apr 2025Six months into the A-League and competition for starting spots at Auckland FC is as fierce as ever.
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WNBA announces program to combat harassment in women's sport
15 Apr 2025Players say with increasing attention there had been an uptick in racist and sexist abuse.
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FIFA to debut body cameras for referees at Club World Cup
15 Apr 2025FIFA has unveiled a team of 117 match officials - including a New Zealander - for the event.
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All Blacks star Mark Tele'a signs Japan contract
15 Apr 2025Game-breaking All Blacks winger Mark Tele'a has signed a Japanese club contract, potentially ending his exciting test career.
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Former Kiwis and Sydney Roosters prop to retire
15 Apr 2025Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the Super League season.
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Welshman Page makes snooker history with two 147 breaks
15 Apr 2025The 23-year-old is the first player to achieve the feat.
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'Like a gladiator': Royals, Trump hail new king of golf
15 Apr 2025Tributes poured in from both sides of the Atlantic after Rory McIlroy claimed a career slam with a stunning Masters triumph.
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Richie Mo'unga keen to play for Anzac team against Lions
15 Apr 2025All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga says he's "very interested" after being invited to play for an Anzac team against the Lions.
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Red Bull consultant Marko concerned over Max Verstappen's future
15 Apr 2025The reigning champion has a contract with Red Bull to 2028 but Marko has confirmed previously that the driver has a release clause.
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Lockie Ferguson likely to miss rest of IPL season with Punjab Kings
15 Apr 2025The Black Caps paceman suffered an undisclosed injury after bowling just two balls in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
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'Significant step forward': Liam Lawson improving despite hurdles
14 Apr 2025Analysis - The final result may not show it, but Liam Lawson probably had his best race of the Formula One season in Bahrain.
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McIlroy wins golf's Grand Slam with heart-stopping finish at Masters
14 Apr 2025McIlroy had to go to a playoff to beat Englishman Justin Rose
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'It is what it is': Liam Lawson cops penalties at Bahrain Grand Prix
14 Apr 2025Lawson says he wasn't intentionally colliding with other cars, as he was relegated four places after two collisions.
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Football round-up: Nothing boring about Auckland FC with title win possible this weekend
14 Apr 2025Auckland FC can win the A-League Premiers Plate this weekend. Just let that sink in for a moment, writes Mathew Nash.
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Liverpool leave it late to beat West Ham as Salah breaks Premier League record
14 Apr 2025Liverpool leave it late to beat West Ham as they resume march to second Premier League title.
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Warriors' 17th straight defeat to Storm: What went wrong
14 Apr 2025A decade of pain continues against the Melbourne powerhouse.
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Supercars: Matt Payne joins Kiwi motorsport greats with Taupo win
13 Apr 2025New Zealand's Matt Payne has capped an incredible weekend after winning the final race and taking overall honours at the Taupo 440 Supercars Championship on home soil.
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