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Phoenix desperate to restore pride under Greenacre
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Canes prepare for brutal Fijian heat and physical Drua pack
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Firebirds return to red ball cricket eager to end season on a positive
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Phoenix desperate to break Auckland's stranglehold on Kiwi A-League derby
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Serious Brett Cameron injury mars opening Hurricanes win
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All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
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Carlo Armiento reflects on another Phoenix defeat
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Kirifi hoping to set new heights after breakthrough 2025 rugby season
The Hurricanes fine tune for the Super Rugby season in Porirua on Saturday, with their final pre-season match against the Chiefs. 'Canes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi...
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Champion track and field athletes arrange coaching clinic in Wellington
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'Disappointed': Phoenix coach Italiano at a loss to explain rollercoaster Melbourne City draw
The Wellington Phoenix have missed another chance to rise to the A-League's top six, conceding two late goals to settle for a 2-all draw with Melbourne City. Adam...
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Jess Kerr: Treating today's Super Smash final like 'any other match'
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Racing Identity Des Coppins shares tips for 153rd Wellington Cup
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Wellington Bowls: Playoff preview Jan 31st
Ahead of interclub playoffs, Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE
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US-based Wellington golfer's preparation on track for historic WAAP championship
The countdown is on for the Asia-Pacific's preeminent women's amateur golf championship at Royal Wellington early next month. The Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship...
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Paremata-Plimmerton hoping for festival atmosphere at national club 7s
More than a dozen teams from around the country will head to Ngati Toa domain over the long Waitangi weekend for the National Club Sevens tournament. The Paremata-Plimmerton...
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Firebirds T20 season ends; Blaze top table a week from playoffs
Despite back to back wins over Canterbury to conclude the Super Smash round robin, the Wellington Firebirds season is over after winning just three of their nine...
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Burns hoping Super Smash title caps off milestone season
The reigning champion Wellington Blaze top a congested ladder heading into the final stretch of the women's T20 Super Smash. To look ahead to the final two matches...
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Overseas-based players return to Wellington to assist NZ's Floorball World Cup bid
The New Zealand men's team are in action in Wellington this week in the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. The top...
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Wellington Bowls Report: January 17 2026
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Blaze seek to continue Super Smash dynasty; Firebirds look to rebound from last year
The pinnacle of domestic cricket in the summer, the 2025-26 Super Smash, begins on Boxing Day. Both the Wellington Blaze and Firebirds begin their campaigns in Palmerston...
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Wellington set to host major Floorball World championship qualifiers
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Wellington Rugby relieved to be out of Hurricanes shareholding
The Wellington Rugby Union has exited its 50% shareholding of the Hurricanes, with a group led by Upper Hutt developer Malcolm Gillies taking the stake in the Super...
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Isa Prins eager to cap off stunning football season with another trophy for Olympic
At just 20 years old, Isa Prins is fast ticking off significant footballing achievements. The Wellington Olympic midfielder was the Central League's player of the...
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Confidence in Falcons women's team to go back to back in hockey's PHL
The Central Falcons women's side are seeking back to back Premier Hockey League titles when facing the Tridents in Saturday's gold medal match in Auckland. Adam...
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Wellington Bowls Report: December 13 2025
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Phoenix captain previews fifth attempt at a derby win over Auckland FC
The Wellington Phoenix are yet to secure a win over Auckland FC in their four A-League derbies to date. Captain Alex Rufer joined Adam Cooper ahead of the fifth...
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Miramar Rangers coach talks strategy for decisive final round National League match
A riveting final round in football's men's National League will determine the top two teams who advance to next week's decider. Miramar Rangers hold a one point...
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Bowls Wellington Report: Dec 6 2025
Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the weekly slot, which includes a preview of "double round" day in local interclub. LISTEN ABOVE
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Golf Interprovincials: Wellington Women using nailbiting 2024 semifinal for 2025 motivation
Golf's annual interprovincial championships begin early next week, with the women's event held in Ashburton and the men's in Manawatu. Adam Cooper previewed the...
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David Chote: Win paramount for Phoenix a week out from another daunting derby task
The Wellington Phoenix men will seek a first A-League win in more than a month when hosting third-placed Adelaide United at Sky Stadium on Saturday evening. Adam...
