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Gold Coast 2018

$Tom Walsh is one of the favourites to be New Zealand's flag bearer at tonight's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. (Photo \ Getty Images)$

Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer?
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 12:31pm
There appear to be two front-runners to lead New Zealand in tonight’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Gold medallists...
Sport

11-year-old picked in Commonwealth Games team
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 9:59am
Wales have selected an 11-year-old to compete at April's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Anna Hursey has been picked in the...
Sport

$Tim Southee is captaining the Black Caps with Kane Williamson injured, as Pakistan bat first. (Photo \ Photosport)$

Live Updates: Black Caps v Pakistan, 1st T20
Monday, 22 January 2018, 3:51pm
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE COMMENTARY ON RADIO SPORT LISTEN TO LIVE COMMENTARY FROM THE ACC Stand-in Black Caps captain...
Sport

$Jimmy Spithill skippered LDV Comanche which was sensationally handed Sydney-Hobart line honours after Wild Oats crossed the line first. (Photo \ Getty Images)$

Kiwi sailor: 'Desperate' Spithill got his way in Sydney-Hobart controversy
Friday, 29 December 2017, 9:17am
A new chapter in the rivalry between America's Cup-winning skipper Jimmy Spithill and Kiwi sailors. Spithill's LDV Comanche...
Sport

Live Updates: Black Caps v West Indies, third ODI
Tuesday, 26 December 2017, 11:23am
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Sport

$Peter Burling has seemingly emerged unscathed after after being swept against the rear guard of his round the world yacht in the Southern Ocean. (Photo \ Getty Images)$

Lucky escape for Burling as teammate seriously injured
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 8:43am
A lucky escape for Peter Burling, but not for one of his Team Brunel crew-mates in the round the world yacht race. The decorated...
Sport

$Rieko Ioane and Beauden Barrett at the World Rugby awards. (Photo \ Getty Images)$

Barrett joins World Rugby elite, as NZ dominate World Rugby awards
Monday, 27 November 2017, 10:06am
All Blacks number 10 Beauden Barrett has joined Richie McCaw as the only other player to win back-to-back player of the year...
Sport

Hartley and Bamber win World Endurance Championship
Monday, 6 November 2017, 10:21am
Kiwis Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber have won the World Endurance Championship along with their factory Porsche teammate...
National

Sunwolves smash Blues in searing second half
Saturday, 15 July 2017, 5:01pm
The Sunwolves have recorded what will go down in the annals as their most famous win. The Japanese franchise has run away...
World

Durban loses hosting rights for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:48am
A new host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games will be found before the end of the year. Durban's lost its hosting rights...
National

NZ collapse in face of Proteas' attack
Saturday, 18 February 2017, 6:52am
South Africa has brought a sudden end to the Black Caps' near year-long unbeaten run at home. The Proteas have thumped New...
National

Corey Webster stood down over assault charge
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 10:06am
UPDATED 11.03AM: Corey Webster has been stood down from the Breakers basketball team after being charged with assault. The...
National

All Blacks win over Argentina
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 1:58pm
A first half blitz has given the All Blacks a 36-17 win over Argentina in today's Rugby Championship test in Buenos Aires. Ryan...
National

Lydia Ko wins silver
Sunday, 21 August 2016, 6:20am
Lydia Ko has delivered New Zealand its 17th medal of the Rio Olympics. Ko has snatched silver in the women’s golf tournament...
National

Hole-in-one puts Lydia Ko in contention
Saturday, 20 August 2016, 9:09am
A blemish-free third round has put Lydia Ko in a podium position after three rounds of the women’s Olympic golf tournament. She’s...
National

Adams wins silver, overtaken at the final throw
Saturday, 13 August 2016, 12:44pm
UPDATED 5.31PM: New Zealand shotputter Valerie Adams has missed out on Olympic gold. The Kiwi has finished with a silver...
National

Outstanding row clinches silver for pair
Saturday, 13 August 2016, 6:28am
Another silver medal is safely in the bag for the New Zealand Olympic team in Rio this morning. Rebecca Scown and Genevieve...
National

All Blacks hammer Wales to sweep series
Saturday, 25 June 2016, 9:47pm
All Blacks hammer Wales to sweep series
National

Richie McCaw clear to play in RWC final
Monday, 26 October 2015, 8:08am
Updated 2.26pm: Despite social media's best efforts, All Black captain Richie McCaw will play in the Rugby World Cup final...
Business

Jason Day on his way to becoming number one
Monday, 21 September 2015, 12:02pm
Jason Day has joined an elite club on his way to becoming the number one player in men's golf. The Australian has supplanted...
National

Bonus point win for England in RWC opener
Saturday, 19 September 2015, 9:21am
The Rugby World Cup hosts have opened the tournament with a bonus point win. England ran away with a 35-11 win over Fiji...
Politics

Basketball: Buoyed Tall Blacks depart for Barcelona
Friday, 5 September 2014, 5:10pm
The Tall Blacks will fly to Barcelona tonight with renewed self-belief.

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