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'You don't always get the pretty games' - Top ref explains calls
24 Mar 2024Ben O'Keeffe gives his assessment of a penalty and error-ridden encounter at Eden Park.
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First woman completes one of world's toughest races
24 Mar 2024A British runner has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons.
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Bite earns UFC fighter $50,000 payday
25 Mar 2024Brazilian Andre Lima got a tattoo of the teeth marks left by opponent Igor Severino after he bit him during their UFC fight in Las Vegas at the weekend.
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'I don't necessarily agree' - Councillor on Russell Coutts' dolphins comments
25 Mar 2024It would be a shame for the event to leave Christchurch after the eventual success of the weekend's event, a councillor says. Audio
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Could a return to free-to-air TV give netball the boost it needs?
24 Mar 2024Could the Olympics, rule changes, or a return to free-to-air TV give netball the boost it needs in an increasingly competitive environment? Bridget Tunnicliffe talks to the experts.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders crash while Canes cruise
24 Mar 2024The Crusaders got a taste of their own, horrible medicine at Eden Park, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Sainz goes from hospital bed to front row in Australia
24 Mar 2024Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will start on the front row at Sunday's Formula One Australian Grand Prix in a stunning return to racing only two weeks after having surgery for appendicitis.
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Dolphin sinks one of Aotearoa's biggest sailing events on first day
23 Mar 2024Racing has been abandoned entirely after a dolphin that earlier delayed the start did not move on.
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Recap: Blues heap more misery on Crusaders at Eden Park
24 Mar 2024The Blues have defeated the Crusaders 26-6 to hand the defending champions their fifth straight defeat.
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Recap: Late surge not enough for Highlanders
23 Mar 2024The Chiefs have held off the Highlanders in Hamilton.
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As it happened: Blues 26, Crusaders 6
23 Mar 2024The Blues beat the defending champion Crusaders 26-6 with a series of stunning tries in the second half.
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SailGP will not return to Christchurch - Russell Coutts
23 Mar 2024SailGP says it is working with host city partners in New Zealand and around the world to finalise next season's event calendar.
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Kiwis double their medal haul at Rio 2024
23 Mar 2024Devon Briggs has won bronze at the 2024 Para Cycling Track World Championships.
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Live Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs lead Highlanders 28-0
23 Mar 2024Follow all the action from FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton as the Highlanders face a big challenge from the Chiefs.
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All Whites go down to Egypt in FIFA Series clash
23 Mar 2024The seven-time African champion Pharaohs defeated the All Whites 1-0 in their FIFA Series clash.
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Kiwi-born Mykelti Lefau set to make AFL debut
23 Mar 2024The 25-year-old's elevation to the match day squad comes after only a month after his signing to the Richmond Tigers. Video
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NRL: Warriors pick up first win of the season
22 Mar 2024After two close losses to start the season, the Warriors have picked up their first win, edging the Raiders 18-10 in Christchurch.
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New blow for Commonwealth Games as Malaysia rejects offer to host in 2026
23 Mar 2024Malaysia has rejected an offer to hold the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to time constraints, costs and an insufficient offer of funding, its government said on Friday.
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Netball's new battleground: the competition for elite female athletes
24 Mar 2024Netball used to be the envy of most women's sport in New Zealand but as the national body gets ready to mark 100 years, Bridget Tunnicliffe looks at the sport's new battleground.
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Breakout Black Caps star excited about IPL debut
23 Mar 2024The Kiwi star has had a remarkable year, scoring three centuries in his first World Cup and earning top international awards.
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Recap: All Whites lost to Egypt in FIFA Series
23 Mar 2024Follow all the action from the All Whites' first international fixture of the year.
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Super Rugby Aupiki: Manawa secure second straight final
22 Mar 2024The Chiefs Manawa remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Aupiki following a 43-12 win over Hurricane Poua.
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Why former All Blacks and some younger players choose Japan over home
22 Mar 2024Several marquee All Blacks departed following last year's Rugby World Cup, either for sabbaticals or a transition into a post-test phase of their careers.
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'Perfect for this opportunity': Liberato Cacace named All Whites captain
22 Mar 2024Young football star Liberato Cacace has taken another step in his career after being named as captain of the All Whites.
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