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'True original': Kiwi sailing legend Peter Lester dies, aged 70
10 Aug 2025The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of the decorated former sailor and broadcaster.
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Wilde completes remarkable comeback with stunning win
10 Aug 2025The 27-year-old couldn't hold back tears after crossing the line to win the T100 series race, just months on from being hospitalised after a brutal crash.
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How Warriors lost grip on top four with third straight defeat
10 Aug 2025Analysis: Coach Andrew Webster's bold switcheroo backfired badly against the Bulldogs.
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Basketball: Cameron leads Tall Blacks to Asia Cup final eight
10 Aug 2025New Zealand remain unbeaten at Asia Cup and secure quarter-final berth with victory over Chinese Taipei.
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Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by record innings margin
10 Aug 2025New Zealand has crushed Zimbabwe for their biggest win in Test cricket to take the series in Bulawayo.
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Wounded Warriors slump to third straight loss as wheels fall off
9 Aug 2025The Bulldogs were ruthless in the wet, sending their rivals back to the drawing board.
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Man United sign striker Sesko on $150m deal
10 Aug 2025The 22-year-old, who joined Leipzig from Austrian club RB Salzburg in 2023, scored 39 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions for the German side.
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Heartbreak for Auckland as Canterbury wins tight NPC battle
9 Aug 2025Auckland have let victory literally slip from their grasp for the second week in a row, going down 19-15 to Canterbury in Christchurch.
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Warriors run rampant over Bulldogs for record NRLW win
9 Aug 2025Five-eighth Patricia Maliepo and winger Kyra Wetere scored two tries each in the pouring rain.
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'Pretty random outcome': Rower gets surprise recall to NZ team for world champs
9 Aug 2025Former lightweight sculler Matt Dunham previously missed selection for the Paris Olympics.
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NPC Rugby: Fainga’anuku stars as Tasman down Manawatu
9 Aug 2025The returning All Black set up a big win in Nelson.
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Warriors v Bulldogs: What you need to know
9 Aug 2025The Warriors need a win to break out of their slump and regain a top-four spot on the NRL table.
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NPC Rugby: Wellington back on track with win over Waikato
9 Aug 2025The defending champions scored an important bonus point victory at the end of an entertaining match.
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Ryan Fox battles at PGA Tour playoff tournament
9 Aug 2025Ryan Fox is struggling at the first PGA Tour playoff tournament, but fellow Kiwi Steven Alker is close up in the latest US Champions Tour event.
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Breakers sign final import player to complete roster
9 Aug 2025The New Zealand Breakers have completed their roster for the NBL26 season by signing 2.08m tall American forward Rob Baker II as the team's final import player.
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Silver Ferns coach faces selection dilemma
9 Aug 2025Dame Noeline Taurua has a dozen matches to test players ahead of two big years - how will that be reflected in her first squad selection of the year?
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Former champions stripped of A-League licence
9 Aug 2025Western United is on the brink of expulsion from Australia's professional football competition.
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Black Caps build big total in second Test against Zimbabwe
9 Aug 2025Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as part of the Black Caps' relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.
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Terrific teens Lauitiiti, Wetere already making impression for Warriors wahine
9 Aug 2025The pair have retained their playing spots, after winning debuts against North Queensland Cowboys.
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NPC Rugby: Mullan hat trick sees Northland triumph over Southland
8 Aug 2025The Taniwha recorded their first win of the season thanks to three tries to the replacement hooker.
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Wide-open Farah Palmer Cup competition kicks off this weekend
8 Aug 2025Waikato are defending champions, but Auckland have historically dominated the FPC, winning 16 titles. Audio
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Bob Carter steps away from NZ Cricket role
8 Aug 2025He became the Black Caps assistant coach during John Bracewell's tenure as head coach in 2004, serving in that role until 2009.
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Black Caps dominate day one of second Test against Zimbabwe
8 Aug 2025The Black Caps did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.
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Captain Ngatai leads Tall Blacks to second win
8 Aug 2025The New Zealand skipper guided his side to their second win at the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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