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Auckland swimmer breaks record and goes under Olympic qualifying time
11 Apr 2024Hazel Ouwehand has continued her record breaking run at the NZ Swimming Championships, going under an Olympic qualifying time in the process.
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Olympic gold medalists to be paid for first time ever
11 Apr 2024Athletics has become the first sport in 128 years to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing winners will earn US$50,000 each.
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First New Zealand female wrestler named for Olympics
11 Apr 2024"It's a dream come true," says Nelson-born Tayla Ford, who has been selected for this year's Games in Paris.
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'Alarming' levels of E coli in River Seine ahead of Olympics
11 Apr 2024The swimming leg of the triathlon at this year's Olympics could be cancelled due to poor water quality in the River Seine.
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Perenara takes over from Roigard for Chiefs game
10 Apr 2024One All Black out, one in for the Hurricanes
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Wellington Phoenix ready to bounce back from costly error
10 Apr 2024Wellington Phoenix players are "massively" disappointed an uncharacteristic defensive error contributed to loss that knocked them off the top of the A-League.
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What's behind the Warriors' three game win streak?
10 Apr 2024Andrew Webster has pinpointed areas of success as his side prepares to host the Manly Sea Eagles.
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US Masters: Tiger Woods refuses to be put out to Augusta pasture
10 Apr 2024A defiant Tiger Woods is refusing to be put out to Augusta National pasture.
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Super Rugby: Lomani cops six-week ban for elbow strike
10 Apr 2024Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani has been slapped with a long stint on the sideline, while teammate Jone Koroiduadua gets two weeks for headbutt. Audio
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Ian Foster to coach World XV
10 Apr 2024France will take on a rugby World XV team led by former All Blacks coach Ian Foster in Spain in June before the French head off on a tour of Argentina.
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Clareburt targets Olympic qualifying times at NZ swimming champs
10 Apr 2024World champion swimmer Lewis Clareburt wants to go fast at this week's National Championships in Hawkes Bay.
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Frustrated Football Ferns held to a goalless draw by Thailand
9 Apr 2024The Ferns were unable to clinch what would have been their 100th international victory.
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Swimmers make Olympic and Paralympic qualifying times at national champs
10 Apr 2024Three athletes swam Olympic and Paralympic qualifying times on day one of the National Champs in Hawkes Bay.
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World Netball rules out trans women from international competition
9 Apr 2024World Netball has just released a policy that rules trans women athletes out of international level competition.
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America's Cup E-Series a new pathway to the oldest yachting competition
9 Apr 2024America's Cup is entering the e-sports arena with launch of its AC Sailing video game.
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Venues for Black Caps tests against England announced
9 Apr 2024Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton will host New Zealand's three ICC World Championship tests against England at the end of the year.
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Rugby fan in court for abusing World Cup referee
9 Apr 2024A rugby fan has appeared in court in Australia charged with abusing a match official on social media during a World Cup match last year in a decision welcomed by the game's global governing body.
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What the Wellington Phoenix can learn from Wrestlemania
9 Apr 2024Cody Rhodes' stunning comeback against Roman Reigns should be inspiration for the 'Nix, writes Mathew Nash. Video
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Olympic selection motivates Football Ferns against Thailand
9 Apr 2024Football Ferns captain Ali Riley has reminded her teammates that Olympic selection is at stake when they play a second international against Thailand.
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Rabbitohs star banned for elbowing Johnson in face
9 Apr 2024South Sydney's poor start to the NRL season has been compounded by fullback Latrell Mitchell's three-week ban.
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Tennis: Lulu Sun's debut for New Zealand 'great bonus'
9 Apr 2024Former Swiss player Lulu Sun can expect to busy on her debut for New Zealand at the Billie Jean King Cup teams tournament in China this week.
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Rugby team's games relocated after van shooting
9 Apr 2024Hawke's Bay Rugby has relocated all Tamatea Rugby Club games after a dramatic car chase and shooting.
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Everton docked two points for second financial breach
9 Apr 2024Everton said they would appeal against the points deduction, meaning the outcome of the relegation battle could go beyond the last day of the season on 19 May.
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Fijian Drua condemn alleged racist abuse of Lomani by Melbourne fan
8 Apr 2024Drua coach Mick Byrne says it is a "disgrace" and is calling for the fan to be banned from the stadium for life.
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