Articles by Christopher Reive
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SailGP review: What caused the Black Foils crash in Auckland?
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 3:16pmA gust was to blame for triggering the sequence of events that ultimately led to the Black Foils and French crashing during...
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'Heartbreaking': Kiwi Olympian breaks collarbone in scary crash
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 8:27am“The trout spat the hook so close to the net.” That was how Kiwi gold medal hope Fin Melville Ives reflected on the scary...
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Watch: Kiwi gold medal hope stretchered off course; Harrington finishes ninth
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 8:05amFollow the action from the men’s freeski halfpipe finals (function(n){function c(t,i){n[e](h,function(n){var...
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Why parts of Black Foils' boat could be used in French repair after SailGP Auckland crash
Monday, 16 February 2026, 2:10pmIt will be some time before we see New Zealand’s Black Foils back on the SailGP starting line. After a major crash between...
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SailGP react to major crash with format change in Auckland
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 9:31amFor the first time in SailGP, the fleet of F50 foiling catamarans will be split on race day. After a major collision between...
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Ex-Team NZ skipper subs in for SailGP Auckland due to injury
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Why NBA owner, American Magic secured $98.8m SailGP team
Friday, 13 February 2026, 9:44amThe fastest SailGP team on water is off the market. Ahead of this weekend’s regatta in Auckland, the global foiling league...
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'Not very great experiences': The tough lessons learnt as Robinson eyes Olympic success
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 1:34pmAlice Robinson does not look back on her last Olympic Games fondly. Going into the 2022 event in Beijing, the alpine skier...
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Winter Olympics live: Kiwi snowboarders' medal hopes dashed in men's big air final
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 8:16amFollow the action as Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson and Dane Menzies compete for medals in the men’s snowboard big air final. This...
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'It's a tough world': All Black's response to Robertson exit and search for new coach
Friday, 23 January 2026, 3:47pmTamaiti Williams is focusing on what he can control. As the All Blacks prop prepares for the new Super Rugby Pacific season...
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'Hopeful's probably the right word': Black Foils' outlook for SailGP Auckland
Monday, 19 January 2026, 10:51amBy Christopher Reive in Perth Attention now moves to Auckland. After a horror start to their SailGP season, New Zealand’s...
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Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:28pmAt this point in his mixed martial arts career, Israel Adesanya is just looking for a good time. In the main event of UFC’s...
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Weather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic return
Monday, 12 January 2026, 4:17pmCasper Ruud is hoping for better this time around. The world No 12 does not have fond memories of his time on court in Auckland,...
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'Pretty nuts': Alice Robinson on World Cup success and hectic Olympics build-up
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 11:18amA lot of big moments are about to happen for Alice Robinson. As she casts her gaze forward to what is a hectic schedule...
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'I’ve given everything': Why Bunting stepped away from Black Ferns role
Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:36pmTaking some time to reflect after the Black Ferns World Cup campaign, director of rugby Allan Bunting decided it was time...
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'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil
Monday, 10 November 2025, 9:45amStart how you intend to finish. That was the story of Liam Lawson’s race in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing in seventh...
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'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 8:27amIn qualifying for the Formula One sprint race in Sao Paulo, Liam Lawson and his Racing Bulls team got their timing all wrong. They...
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'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 9:00amAnd then there were three. The battle for seats on the 2026 Formula One grid within the Red Bull stable has been a humming...
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'A wee bit nervous': All Blacks await scan on Barrett injury
Monday, 3 November 2025, 1:27pmAll Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the...
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An America's Cup without America? Challengers confirm they won't be in Naples
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:32amWhen the America’s Cup regatta descends on Naples in 2027, it will be without the presence of American Magic. The New York...
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From track to sea: Team NZ sailor reflects as storied sporting run ends
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 12:26pmSimon van Velthooven remembers the weight of the pressure in the air around the velodrome of the London Velopark. At 23,...
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America’s Cup: Team NZ add four more sailors as preparation for Naples takes to the sea
Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:22pmDefending the America’s Cup in Naples in 2027 is just one challenge ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand. Since taking the...
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In one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tour
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 11:37amPatrick Tuipulotu will miss the All Blacks’ northern tour as he is set to undergo surgery to repair a shoulder injury. The...
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Injuries force changes as All Blacks name side for Grand Slam tour
Monday, 13 October 2025, 1:52pmThe All Blacks have welcomed just one new face into their squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour, with George Bell returning...
