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Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono reacts after colliding with FC Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a soccer match in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

World

Goalkeeper suspended after fatal on-field collision with Spanish footballer

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision with Andorra FC's Jesus Owono last week.

World

2:30pm

Antoine Dupont of France kicks the ball during the Nations Championship rugby match between France and South Africa, in Saint Denis

Rugby

France stun Springboks 21-19 in Nations Championship thriller

The Springboks will be overtaken atop the southern hemisphere standings and lose their No. 1 world ranking if the undefeated All Blacks beat Wales.

Rugby

12:29pm

US men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino wipes his eye during a news conference.

Football

Man United hires Pochettino, who tearfully leaves US job

Tears filled Mauricio Pochettino's eyes as he discussed quitting the US national team for his dream job with Manchester United.

Football

7:41am

New Zealand Matt Henry celebrates bowling India Virat Kohli during the New Zealand Blackcaps v India, 4th ODI at Bay Oval, Tauranga, New Zealand on 13 November 2026.

Cricket

Henry and Young combine as Black Caps beat India by 244 runs

India still leads the series 2-1, but New Zealand now has a chance of avoiding its first loss in an ODI series at home in seven years.

Cricket

6:39am

Dane Gagai during a New Zealand Kiwis Captains Run​ at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

League

RLWC: 'Unreal freak' in record-breaking race with fellow Kiwi

A World Cup winner with the Kangaroos in 2017, the centre stands to be the first person to win again with another country. But he may not be the first to do it this weekend.

League

Friday 6:35pm

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono reacts after colliding with FC Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel during a soccer match in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

World

Goalkeeper suspended after fatal on-field collision with Spanish footballer

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision with Andorra FC's Jesus Owono last week.

World

2:30pm

Antoine Dupont of France kicks the ball during the Nations Championship rugby match between France and South Africa, in Saint Denis

Rugby

France stun Springboks 21-19 in Nations Championship thriller

The Springboks will be overtaken atop the southern hemisphere standings and lose their No. 1 world ranking if the undefeated All Blacks beat Wales.

Rugby

12:29pm

US men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino wipes his eye during a news conference.

Football

Man United hires Pochettino, who tearfully leaves US job

Tears filled Mauricio Pochettino's eyes as he discussed quitting the US national team for his dream job with Manchester United.

Football

7:41am

New Zealand Matt Henry celebrates bowling India Virat Kohli during the New Zealand Blackcaps v India, 4th ODI at Bay Oval, Tauranga, New Zealand on 13 November 2026.

Cricket

Henry and Young combine as Black Caps beat India by 244 runs

India still leads the series 2-1, but New Zealand now has a chance of avoiding its first loss in an ODI series at home in seven years.

Cricket

6:39am

Dane Gagai during a New Zealand Kiwis Captains Run​ at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

League

RLWC: 'Unreal freak' in record-breaking race with fellow Kiwi

A World Cup winner with the Kangaroos in 2017, the centre stands to be the first person to win again with another country. But he may not be the first to do it this weekend.

League

Friday 6:35pm

Rugby

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All Blacks celebrate a try.

Excellence in execution: All Blacks' attack humming heading to Wales

After their rehearsed play success against the Scots, the All Blacks insist they have plenty more up their sleeve for Cardiff.

Rugby

Thu, Nov 12

Will Jordan

Will Jordan's All Blacks season in doubt after injury setback

The Crusaders star has been diagnosed with a minor hamstring tear.

Rugby

Wed, Nov 11

The Waratahs versus the Queensland Reds at Suncorp.

Could All Blacks be picked from Australian clubs?

Chief Rugby Officer can see a time "in the not too distant future" where All Blacks can potentially be selected out of Australian Super Rugby teams.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Richie Mo'unga

Richie Mo'unga cleared for Wales Test as All Blacks selection puzzle deepens

The veteran first-five's return poses an interesting predicament for coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Beauden Barrett

Mo'unga returns, Beauden Barrett to captain All Blacks in Cardiff

Dave Rennie has made 10 changes for Sunday's Test against Wales.

Rugby

Friday 7:32am

1:30

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All Blacks celebrate a try.

Excellence in execution: All Blacks' attack humming heading to Wales

After their rehearsed play success against the Scots, the All Blacks insist they have plenty more up their sleeve for Cardiff.

Rugby

Thu, Nov 12

Will Jordan

Will Jordan's All Blacks season in doubt after injury setback

The Crusaders star has been diagnosed with a minor hamstring tear.

Rugby

Wed, Nov 11

The Waratahs versus the Queensland Reds at Suncorp.

Could All Blacks be picked from Australian clubs?

Chief Rugby Officer can see a time "in the not too distant future" where All Blacks can potentially be selected out of Australian Super Rugby teams.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Richie Mo'unga

Richie Mo'unga cleared for Wales Test as All Blacks selection puzzle deepens

The veteran first-five's return poses an interesting predicament for coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Beauden Barrett

Mo'unga returns, Beauden Barrett to captain All Blacks in Cardiff

Dave Rennie has made 10 changes for Sunday's Test against Wales.

Rugby

Friday 7:32am

1:30

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All Blacks celebrate a try.

Excellence in execution: All Blacks' attack humming heading to Wales

After their rehearsed play success against the Scots, the All Blacks insist they have plenty more up their sleeve for Cardiff.

Rugby

Thu, Nov 12

Will Jordan

Will Jordan's All Blacks season in doubt after injury setback

The Crusaders star has been diagnosed with a minor hamstring tear.

Rugby

Wed, Nov 11

Beauden Barrett

Mo'unga returns, Beauden Barrett to captain All Blacks in Cardiff

Dave Rennie has made 10 changes for Sunday's Test against Wales.

Rugby

Friday 7:32am

1:30

The Waratahs versus the Queensland Reds at Suncorp.

Could All Blacks be picked from Australian clubs?

Chief Rugby Officer can see a time "in the not too distant future" where All Blacks can potentially be selected out of Australian Super Rugby teams.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Richie Mo'unga

Richie Mo'unga cleared for Wales Test as All Blacks selection puzzle deepens

The veteran first-five's return poses an interesting predicament for coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

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Beauden Barrett

Mo'unga returns, Beauden Barrett to captain All Blacks in Cardiff

Dave Rennie has made 10 changes for Sunday's Test against Wales.

Rugby

Friday 7:32am

1:30


All Blacks celebrate a try.

Excellence in execution: All Blacks' attack humming heading to Wales

After their rehearsed play success against the Scots, the All Blacks insist they have plenty more up their sleeve for Cardiff.

Rugby

Thu, Nov 12

Will Jordan

Will Jordan's All Blacks season in doubt after injury setback

The Crusaders star has been diagnosed with a minor hamstring tear.

Rugby

Wed, Nov 11

The Waratahs versus the Queensland Reds at Suncorp.

Could All Blacks be picked from Australian clubs?

Chief Rugby Officer can see a time "in the not too distant future" where All Blacks can potentially be selected out of Australian Super Rugby teams.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10

Richie Mo'unga

Richie Mo'unga cleared for Wales Test as All Blacks selection puzzle deepens

The veteran first-five's return poses an interesting predicament for coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Tue, Nov 10


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Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka.

New Zealand double act scoops Golden Boot awards

Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka have claimed the men's and women's Golden Boot awards respectively, following standout performances for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

Friday 11:05am

1:30

Erin Clark

'Our pack is No. 1': Australia's bold claim ahead of World Cup final

Keaon Koloamatangi believes his forwards have proven they have edge over the Kiwis.

Thu, Nov 12

A car draped with a banner reads "marry my 3 daughters MMT, we have 10 horses".

Watch: The red sea returns – Tonga hails rugby league cup heroes

Wed, Nov 11

Kiwi Ferns

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side for World Cup final

Wed, Nov 11

Kalyn Ponga

'I like a challenge': Kalyn Ponga opens up on remarkable comeback

Tue, Nov 10

Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka.

New Zealand double act scoops Golden Boot awards

Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka have claimed the men's and women's Golden Boot awards respectively, following standout performances for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

Friday 11:05am

1:30

Erin Clark

'Our pack is No. 1': Australia's bold claim ahead of World Cup final

Keaon Koloamatangi believes his forwards have proven they have edge over the Kiwis.

Thu, Nov 12


A car draped with a banner reads "marry my 3 daughters MMT, we have 10 horses".

Watch: The red sea returns – Tonga hails rugby league cup heroes

Wed, Nov 11

Kiwi Ferns

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side for World Cup final

Wed, Nov 11

Kalyn Ponga

'I like a challenge': Kalyn Ponga opens up on remarkable comeback

Tue, Nov 10

Tonga and Samoa took the hopes of their people with them as they faced NZ and Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinals.

Friends fly from US to Ōtāhuhu to cheer on Mate Ma'a Tonga

Tue, Nov 10

Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka.

New Zealand double act scoops Golden Boot awards

Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka have claimed the men's and women's Golden Boot awards respectively, following standout performances for New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup.

Friday 11:05am

1:30


Erin Clark

'Our pack is No. 1': Australia's bold claim ahead of World Cup final

Keaon Koloamatangi believes his forwards have proven they have edge over the Kiwis.

Thu, Nov 12

A car draped with a banner reads "marry my 3 daughters MMT, we have 10 horses".

Watch: The red sea returns – Tonga hails rugby league cup heroes

Wed, Nov 11

Kiwi Ferns

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side for World Cup final

Wed, Nov 11

Kalyn Ponga

'I like a challenge': Kalyn Ponga opens up on remarkable comeback

Tue, Nov 10


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Cricket

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Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has opened up about the decision to walk away from the international game.

What sealed Kane Williamson’s call to retire from international cricket

The former Black Caps captain reflects on his extraordinary career, including a heartbreaking World Cup final and the painful incident that inspired an unlikely invention.

Cricket

Thu, Nov 12

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra returns for Black Caps' Test series against India

Star batter is one of a handful of key players returning from injury for the two-Test series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

A large screen announces that the One Day International cricket match between New Zealand and India has been abandoned due to rain in Hamilton, New Zealand, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Rain wipes out third ODI between Black Caps and India in Hamilton

The teams now move to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches, where New Zealand has a chance to level the series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

The sandpaper incident

Warner backs Khawaja's sandpaper claims: '100 per cent accurate'

Warner, one of three players banned for the 2018 ball tampering controversy, said what Khawaja had outlined in his autobiography was "100 per cent accurate" and praised him for his courage.

Cricket

Tue, Nov 10

Australia's captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship.

'Utter nonsense': Pat Cummins dismisses Khawaja sandpaper claims

Australian captain Pat Cummins insists he had no knowledge sandpaper was being used during the infamous 2018 Test series in South Africa.

Crime and Justice

Friday 12:22pm

1:30

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Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has opened up about the decision to walk away from the international game.

What sealed Kane Williamson’s call to retire from international cricket

The former Black Caps captain reflects on his extraordinary career, including a heartbreaking World Cup final and the painful incident that inspired an unlikely invention.

Cricket

Thu, Nov 12

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra returns for Black Caps' Test series against India

Star batter is one of a handful of key players returning from injury for the two-Test series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

A large screen announces that the One Day International cricket match between New Zealand and India has been abandoned due to rain in Hamilton, New Zealand, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Rain wipes out third ODI between Black Caps and India in Hamilton

The teams now move to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches, where New Zealand has a chance to level the series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

The sandpaper incident

Warner backs Khawaja's sandpaper claims: '100 per cent accurate'

Warner, one of three players banned for the 2018 ball tampering controversy, said what Khawaja had outlined in his autobiography was "100 per cent accurate" and praised him for his courage.

Cricket

Tue, Nov 10

Australia's captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship.

'Utter nonsense': Pat Cummins dismisses Khawaja sandpaper claims

Australian captain Pat Cummins insists he had no knowledge sandpaper was being used during the infamous 2018 Test series in South Africa.

Crime and Justice

Friday 12:22pm

1:30

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Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has opened up about the decision to walk away from the international game.

What sealed Kane Williamson’s call to retire from international cricket

The former Black Caps captain reflects on his extraordinary career, including a heartbreaking World Cup final and the painful incident that inspired an unlikely invention.

Cricket

Thu, Nov 12

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra returns for Black Caps' Test series against India

Star batter is one of a handful of key players returning from injury for the two-Test series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

Australia's captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship.

'Utter nonsense': Pat Cummins dismisses Khawaja sandpaper claims

Australian captain Pat Cummins insists he had no knowledge sandpaper was being used during the infamous 2018 Test series in South Africa.

Crime and Justice

Friday 12:22pm

1:30

A large screen announces that the One Day International cricket match between New Zealand and India has been abandoned due to rain in Hamilton, New Zealand, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Rain wipes out third ODI between Black Caps and India in Hamilton

The teams now move to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches, where New Zealand has a chance to level the series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

The sandpaper incident

Warner backs Khawaja's sandpaper claims: '100 per cent accurate'

Warner, one of three players banned for the 2018 ball tampering controversy, said what Khawaja had outlined in his autobiography was "100 per cent accurate" and praised him for his courage.

Cricket

Tue, Nov 10

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Australia's captain Pat Cummins holds up the ball to celebrate his six-wicket haul on day two of the World Test Championship.

'Utter nonsense': Pat Cummins dismisses Khawaja sandpaper claims

Australian captain Pat Cummins insists he had no knowledge sandpaper was being used during the infamous 2018 Test series in South Africa.

Crime and Justice

Friday 12:22pm

1:30


Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has opened up about the decision to walk away from the international game.

What sealed Kane Williamson’s call to retire from international cricket

The former Black Caps captain reflects on his extraordinary career, including a heartbreaking World Cup final and the painful incident that inspired an unlikely invention.

Cricket

Thu, Nov 12

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra returns for Black Caps' Test series against India

Star batter is one of a handful of key players returning from injury for the two-Test series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

A large screen announces that the One Day International cricket match between New Zealand and India has been abandoned due to rain in Hamilton, New Zealand, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Rain wipes out third ODI between Black Caps and India in Hamilton

The teams now move to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches, where New Zealand has a chance to level the series.

Cricket

Wed, Nov 11

The sandpaper incident

Warner backs Khawaja's sandpaper claims: '100 per cent accurate'

Warner, one of three players banned for the 2018 ball tampering controversy, said what Khawaja had outlined in his autobiography was "100 per cent accurate" and praised him for his courage.

Cricket

Tue, Nov 10


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Football

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US Men's National Soccer Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks on the pitch during practice.

Manchester United nears deal to hire Pochettino after Carrick fired

Michael Carrick was fired after overseeing United's worst start to a Premier League season, leaving it in the relegation zone after 10 games.

Friday 10:11am

1:30

All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

The two sides will meet again in Christchurch on Sunday, marking Darryn Bazeley's final match in charge of the All Whites

Thu, Nov 12

Chris Wood & Darren Bazeley.

Chris Wood pays ultimate tribute to Bazeley ahead of All Whites swansong

Wed, Nov 11

Matthew Garbett

World Cup heartbreak fuels Garbett's All Whites comeback

Tue, Nov 10

Nottingham Forest players celebrate a goal.

Man City stumble to third-straight defeat, Arsenal extend EPL lead

Sun, Nov 8

US Men's National Soccer Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks on the pitch during practice.

Manchester United nears deal to hire Pochettino after Carrick fired

Michael Carrick was fired after overseeing United's worst start to a Premier League season, leaving it in the relegation zone after 10 games.

Friday 10:11am

1:30

All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

The two sides will meet again in Christchurch on Sunday, marking Darryn Bazeley's final match in charge of the All Whites

Thu, Nov 12


Chris Wood & Darren Bazeley.

Chris Wood pays ultimate tribute to Bazeley ahead of All Whites swansong

Wed, Nov 11

Matthew Garbett

World Cup heartbreak fuels Garbett's All Whites comeback

Tue, Nov 10

Nottingham Forest players celebrate a goal.

Man City stumble to third-straight defeat, Arsenal extend EPL lead

Sun, Nov 8

Wellington Phoenix forward Corban Piper takes on Auckland's Francis De Vries

Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw

Sat, Nov 7

US Men's National Soccer Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks on the pitch during practice.

Manchester United nears deal to hire Pochettino after Carrick fired

Michael Carrick was fired after overseeing United's worst start to a Premier League season, leaving it in the relegation zone after 10 games.

Friday 10:11am

1:30


All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

All Whites thrash India 5-0 in dominant Auckland display

The two sides will meet again in Christchurch on Sunday, marking Darryn Bazeley's final match in charge of the All Whites

Thu, Nov 12

Chris Wood & Darren Bazeley.

Chris Wood pays ultimate tribute to Bazeley ahead of All Whites swansong

Wed, Nov 11

Matthew Garbett

World Cup heartbreak fuels Garbett's All Whites comeback

Tue, Nov 10

Nottingham Forest players celebrate a goal.

Man City stumble to third-straight defeat, Arsenal extend EPL lead

Sun, Nov 8


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Erena Mikaere

Ex-Silver Fern reveals 'devastating' impact of domestic league uncertainty

Erena Mikaere admits the situation has had a significant effect on her trust in Netball NZ.

Netball

Wed, Nov 4

Ali Williams (L) and Anna Mowbray (R) arrive during the 2026 Halberg Awards at Spark Arena on February 16, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ali Williams rules out rebel league after deal with Netball NZ falls over

Netball NZ pulled the pin on negotiations with him and wife Anna Mowbray just eight weeks after signing a term sheet with the investors.

Netball

Tue, Nov 3

Netball NZ chief executive Jennah Wootten.

'Regrettable': Netball NZ apologises after comp decision leaks to media

Chief executive Jennah Wootten said players should have been told first about the collapse of the proposed private competition.

Business

Mon, Nov 2

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership.

Mowbray-Williams 'devastated' as Netball NZ blow whistle on league

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership, following months of uncertainty about the competition's future.

Netball

Fri, Oct 30

The future of netball's elite domestic league is up in the air once more, after Netball NZ ended negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams.

The stand-off that sunk Netball NZ’s privatisation deal

Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Netball

Sat, Nov 7

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Erena Mikaere

Ex-Silver Fern reveals 'devastating' impact of domestic league uncertainty

Erena Mikaere admits the situation has had a significant effect on her trust in Netball NZ.

Netball

Wed, Nov 4

Ali Williams (L) and Anna Mowbray (R) arrive during the 2026 Halberg Awards at Spark Arena on February 16, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ali Williams rules out rebel league after deal with Netball NZ falls over

Netball NZ pulled the pin on negotiations with him and wife Anna Mowbray just eight weeks after signing a term sheet with the investors.

Netball

Tue, Nov 3

Netball NZ chief executive Jennah Wootten.

'Regrettable': Netball NZ apologises after comp decision leaks to media

Chief executive Jennah Wootten said players should have been told first about the collapse of the proposed private competition.

Business

Mon, Nov 2

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership.

Mowbray-Williams 'devastated' as Netball NZ blow whistle on league

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership, following months of uncertainty about the competition's future.

Netball

Fri, Oct 30

The future of netball's elite domestic league is up in the air once more, after Netball NZ ended negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams.

The stand-off that sunk Netball NZ’s privatisation deal

Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Netball

Sat, Nov 7

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Erena Mikaere

Ex-Silver Fern reveals 'devastating' impact of domestic league uncertainty

Erena Mikaere admits the situation has had a significant effect on her trust in Netball NZ.

Netball

Wed, Nov 4

Ali Williams (L) and Anna Mowbray (R) arrive during the 2026 Halberg Awards at Spark Arena on February 16, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ali Williams rules out rebel league after deal with Netball NZ falls over

Netball NZ pulled the pin on negotiations with him and wife Anna Mowbray just eight weeks after signing a term sheet with the investors.

Netball

Tue, Nov 3

The future of netball's elite domestic league is up in the air once more, after Netball NZ ended negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams.

The stand-off that sunk Netball NZ’s privatisation deal

Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Netball

Sat, Nov 7

Netball NZ chief executive Jennah Wootten.

'Regrettable': Netball NZ apologises after comp decision leaks to media

Chief executive Jennah Wootten said players should have been told first about the collapse of the proposed private competition.

Business

Mon, Nov 2

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership.

Mowbray-Williams 'devastated' as Netball NZ blow whistle on league

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership, following months of uncertainty about the competition's future.

Netball

Fri, Oct 30

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The future of netball's elite domestic league is up in the air once more, after Netball NZ ended negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams.

The stand-off that sunk Netball NZ’s privatisation deal

Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Netball

Sat, Nov 7


Erena Mikaere

Ex-Silver Fern reveals 'devastating' impact of domestic league uncertainty

Erena Mikaere admits the situation has had a significant effect on her trust in Netball NZ.

Netball

Wed, Nov 4

Ali Williams (L) and Anna Mowbray (R) arrive during the 2026 Halberg Awards at Spark Arena on February 16, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ali Williams rules out rebel league after deal with Netball NZ falls over

Netball NZ pulled the pin on negotiations with him and wife Anna Mowbray just eight weeks after signing a term sheet with the investors.

Netball

Tue, Nov 3

Netball NZ chief executive Jennah Wootten.

'Regrettable': Netball NZ apologises after comp decision leaks to media

Chief executive Jennah Wootten said players should have been told first about the collapse of the proposed private competition.

Business

Mon, Nov 2

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership.

Mowbray-Williams 'devastated' as Netball NZ blow whistle on league

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership, following months of uncertainty about the competition's future.

Netball

Fri, Oct 30


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Amber Zhou.

Kung fu goes Olympic: Meet the Kiwi teen taking wushu to the world stage

Amber Zhou has been selected to compete in wushu at Senegal's Youth Olympic Games, where the sport will make its debut on an Olympic programme.

New Zealand

Tue, Nov 3

Toby Gualter was greeted at the finish line with a haka.

Auckland Marathon debutant crushes 20-year-old race record

Toby Gualter beat the marathon course record and his nearest competitor by more than 7 minutes with a time of 2:15:29.

Other Sport

Sun, Nov 1

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

World

Tue, Sep 15

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL's return to TVNZ

The new American Football season kicks off today.

Other Sport

Thu, Sep 10

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

The biggest race in the calendar is available live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Other Sport

Tue, Nov 3

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Amber Zhou.

Kung fu goes Olympic: Meet the Kiwi teen taking wushu to the world stage

Amber Zhou has been selected to compete in wushu at Senegal's Youth Olympic Games, where the sport will make its debut on an Olympic programme.

New Zealand

Tue, Nov 3

Toby Gualter was greeted at the finish line with a haka.

Auckland Marathon debutant crushes 20-year-old race record

Toby Gualter beat the marathon course record and his nearest competitor by more than 7 minutes with a time of 2:15:29.

Other Sport

Sun, Nov 1

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

World

Tue, Sep 15

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL's return to TVNZ

The new American Football season kicks off today.

Other Sport

Thu, Sep 10

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

The biggest race in the calendar is available live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Other Sport

Tue, Nov 3

ADVERTISEMENT
Amber Zhou.

Kung fu goes Olympic: Meet the Kiwi teen taking wushu to the world stage

Amber Zhou has been selected to compete in wushu at Senegal's Youth Olympic Games, where the sport will make its debut on an Olympic programme.

New Zealand

Tue, Nov 3

Toby Gualter was greeted at the finish line with a haka.

Auckland Marathon debutant crushes 20-year-old race record

Toby Gualter beat the marathon course record and his nearest competitor by more than 7 minutes with a time of 2:15:29.

Other Sport

Sun, Nov 1

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

The biggest race in the calendar is available live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Other Sport

Tue, Nov 3

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

World

Tue, Sep 15

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL's return to TVNZ

The new American Football season kicks off today.

Other Sport

Thu, Sep 10

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Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

Melbourne Cup: Point of Law in comeback win to take out A$4.5m

The biggest race in the calendar is available live and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Other Sport

Tue, Nov 3


Amber Zhou.

Kung fu goes Olympic: Meet the Kiwi teen taking wushu to the world stage

Amber Zhou has been selected to compete in wushu at Senegal's Youth Olympic Games, where the sport will make its debut on an Olympic programme.

New Zealand

Tue, Nov 3

Toby Gualter was greeted at the finish line with a haka.

Auckland Marathon debutant crushes 20-year-old race record

Toby Gualter beat the marathon course record and his nearest competitor by more than 7 minutes with a time of 2:15:29.

Other Sport

Sun, Nov 1

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

World

Tue, Sep 15

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after winning Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL's return to TVNZ

The new American Football season kicks off today.

Other Sport

Thu, Sep 10


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Basketball

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Parker Jackson-Cartwright

'Devastating for the club': Breakers dealt massive injury blow

Star point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will play no further part in the team's 2026/27 campaign.

Tue, Nov 10

Carlin Davisonof the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers suffer narrow loss to JackJumpers in Tasmania

The Tasmania JackJumpers did enough to get back to winning in Launceston with the hard fought two-point win over the Breakers.

Sat, Nov 7

US President Donald Trump (left) and Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (right).

Trump calls LeBron James a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' for national anthem actions

Fri, Oct 23

Charles Bediako during the NBL Round 5 Game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart.

'What's that about?' Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Mon, Oct 19

Reuben Te Rangi of the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiter

Thu, Oct 15

Parker Jackson-Cartwright

'Devastating for the club': Breakers dealt massive injury blow

Star point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will play no further part in the team's 2026/27 campaign.

Tue, Nov 10

Carlin Davisonof the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers suffer narrow loss to JackJumpers in Tasmania

The Tasmania JackJumpers did enough to get back to winning in Launceston with the hard fought two-point win over the Breakers.

Sat, Nov 7


US President Donald Trump (left) and Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (right).

Trump calls LeBron James a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' for national anthem actions

Fri, Oct 23

Charles Bediako during the NBL Round 5 Game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart.

'What's that about?' Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Mon, Oct 19

Reuben Te Rangi of the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiter

Thu, Oct 15

Gordon Herbert

Breakers appoint World Cup winning coach on two-year deal

Wed, May 20

Parker Jackson-Cartwright

'Devastating for the club': Breakers dealt massive injury blow

Star point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will play no further part in the team's 2026/27 campaign.

Tue, Nov 10


Carlin Davisonof the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers suffer narrow loss to JackJumpers in Tasmania

The Tasmania JackJumpers did enough to get back to winning in Launceston with the hard fought two-point win over the Breakers.

Sat, Nov 7

US President Donald Trump (left) and Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (right).

Trump calls LeBron James a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' for national anthem actions

Fri, Oct 23

Charles Bediako during the NBL Round 5 Game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart.

'What's that about?' Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Mon, Oct 19

Reuben Te Rangi of the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiter

Thu, Oct 15


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Golf

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Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

'Such history': Ryan Fox hunts Australian Open breakthrough

Less than five months after becoming the first Kiwi in 63 years to win the British Open, Fox will arrive in Melbourne bidding to become the first New Zealander to hoist the Stonehaven Cup.

Golf

Tue, Oct 20

The 39-year-old said he wanted to bring the trophy home to New Zealand and “pretty much just show it off”.

Ryan Fox plans victory lap of NZ with Claret Jug after Open win

The Open Championship winner has a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his Claret Jug – back home.

Golf

Wed, Jul 22

Ryan Fox reflects with the Claret Jug after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale.

'Holy heck, you've just won the Open': Ryan Fox on his life-changing victory

Popular Kiwi golfer talks to 1News about his stunning final round at Royal Birkdale, his celebrations, and his plans to bring the Claret Jug home.

Golf

Tue, Jul 21

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Golfer Dame Lydia Ko has struck out in the second round of the US Women’s Open in Los Angeles after finishing two over par at 73.

Golf

Sat, Jun 6

Lydia Ko on the 11th hole on round two of the US Women's Open

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy

"The contents of the article reported today are not true and have absolutely no relation to me," Ko wrote on Instagram.

World

Tue, Oct 27

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Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

'Such history': Ryan Fox hunts Australian Open breakthrough

Less than five months after becoming the first Kiwi in 63 years to win the British Open, Fox will arrive in Melbourne bidding to become the first New Zealander to hoist the Stonehaven Cup.

Golf

Tue, Oct 20

The 39-year-old said he wanted to bring the trophy home to New Zealand and “pretty much just show it off”.

Ryan Fox plans victory lap of NZ with Claret Jug after Open win

The Open Championship winner has a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his Claret Jug – back home.

Golf

Wed, Jul 22

Ryan Fox reflects with the Claret Jug after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale.

'Holy heck, you've just won the Open': Ryan Fox on his life-changing victory

Popular Kiwi golfer talks to 1News about his stunning final round at Royal Birkdale, his celebrations, and his plans to bring the Claret Jug home.

Golf

Tue, Jul 21

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Golfer Dame Lydia Ko has struck out in the second round of the US Women’s Open in Los Angeles after finishing two over par at 73.

Golf

Sat, Jun 6

Lydia Ko on the 11th hole on round two of the US Women's Open

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy

"The contents of the article reported today are not true and have absolutely no relation to me," Ko wrote on Instagram.

World

Tue, Oct 27

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Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

'Such history': Ryan Fox hunts Australian Open breakthrough

Less than five months after becoming the first Kiwi in 63 years to win the British Open, Fox will arrive in Melbourne bidding to become the first New Zealander to hoist the Stonehaven Cup.

Golf

Tue, Oct 20

The 39-year-old said he wanted to bring the trophy home to New Zealand and “pretty much just show it off”.

Ryan Fox plans victory lap of NZ with Claret Jug after Open win

The Open Championship winner has a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his Claret Jug – back home.

Golf

Wed, Jul 22

Lydia Ko on the 11th hole on round two of the US Women's Open

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy

"The contents of the article reported today are not true and have absolutely no relation to me," Ko wrote on Instagram.

World

Tue, Oct 27

Ryan Fox reflects with the Claret Jug after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale.

'Holy heck, you've just won the Open': Ryan Fox on his life-changing victory

Popular Kiwi golfer talks to 1News about his stunning final round at Royal Birkdale, his celebrations, and his plans to bring the Claret Jug home.

Golf

Tue, Jul 21

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Golfer Dame Lydia Ko has struck out in the second round of the US Women’s Open in Los Angeles after finishing two over par at 73.

Golf

Sat, Jun 6

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Lydia Ko on the 11th hole on round two of the US Women's Open

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy

"The contents of the article reported today are not true and have absolutely no relation to me," Ko wrote on Instagram.

World

Tue, Oct 27


Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

'Such history': Ryan Fox hunts Australian Open breakthrough

Less than five months after becoming the first Kiwi in 63 years to win the British Open, Fox will arrive in Melbourne bidding to become the first New Zealander to hoist the Stonehaven Cup.

Golf

Tue, Oct 20

The 39-year-old said he wanted to bring the trophy home to New Zealand and “pretty much just show it off”.

Ryan Fox plans victory lap of NZ with Claret Jug after Open win

The Open Championship winner has a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his Claret Jug – back home.

Golf

Wed, Jul 22

Ryan Fox reflects with the Claret Jug after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale.

'Holy heck, you've just won the Open': Ryan Fox on his life-changing victory

Popular Kiwi golfer talks to 1News about his stunning final round at Royal Birkdale, his celebrations, and his plans to bring the Claret Jug home.

Golf

Tue, Jul 21

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Golfer Dame Lydia Ko has struck out in the second round of the US Women’s Open in Los Angeles after finishing two over par at 73.

Golf

Sat, Jun 6


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Motorsport

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Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit

'Immensely proud': Liam Lawson's dad says son 'always had to fight'

Jared Lawson spoke to 1News after his son signed a new deal with Racing Bulls for next season, ending weeks of speculation about his F1 future.

Friday 12:40pm

2:25

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States.

Liam Lawson secures F1 future with Racing Bulls

The Kiwi driver has secured his seat for 2027.

Friday 6:10am

1:30

Actor turned race car driver Frankie Muniz leans against his truck before qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Frankie Muniz hospitalised after crash at Daytona Speedway

Thu, Nov 12

Guenther Steiner and Liam Lawson.

Ex-F1 team boss says Liam Lawson 'can be' world champion

Tue, Nov 10

Liam Lawson (car 30) racing in Brazil

Liam Lawson promoted to seventh in Brazil

Mon, Nov 9

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit

'Immensely proud': Liam Lawson's dad says son 'always had to fight'

Jared Lawson spoke to 1News after his son signed a new deal with Racing Bulls for next season, ending weeks of speculation about his F1 future.

Friday 12:40pm

2:25

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States.

Liam Lawson secures F1 future with Racing Bulls

The Kiwi driver has secured his seat for 2027.

Friday 6:10am

1:30


Actor turned race car driver Frankie Muniz leans against his truck before qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Frankie Muniz hospitalised after crash at Daytona Speedway

Thu, Nov 12

Guenther Steiner and Liam Lawson.

Ex-F1 team boss says Liam Lawson 'can be' world champion

Tue, Nov 10

Liam Lawson (car 30) racing in Brazil

Liam Lawson promoted to seventh in Brazil

Mon, Nov 9

Following a complaint about the broadcast, Australian authorities found Foxtel had breached tobacco advertising regulations.

NZ race cars spark tobacco ad controversy across Tasman

Mon, Nov 9

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit

'Immensely proud': Liam Lawson's dad says son 'always had to fight'

Jared Lawson spoke to 1News after his son signed a new deal with Racing Bulls for next season, ending weeks of speculation about his F1 future.

Friday 12:40pm

2:25


Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States.

Liam Lawson secures F1 future with Racing Bulls

The Kiwi driver has secured his seat for 2027.

Friday 6:10am

1:30

Actor turned race car driver Frankie Muniz leans against his truck before qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Frankie Muniz hospitalised after crash at Daytona Speedway

Thu, Nov 12

Guenther Steiner and Liam Lawson.

Ex-F1 team boss says Liam Lawson 'can be' world champion

Tue, Nov 10

Liam Lawson (car 30) racing in Brazil

Liam Lawson promoted to seventh in Brazil

Mon, Nov 9


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Tennis

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Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Lulu Sun announces break from tennis due to 'relentless' demands

"The physical and emotional demands of a competition schedule are relentless," she wrote on Instagram.

Tennis

Sat, Aug 15

Serena Williams pictured in 2022.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe to play against Serena Williams

It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.

New Zealand

Tue, Jun 9

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic speaks on wellbeing in sport

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Tennis

Mon, Mar 16

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tennis

Tue, Jan 20

 Aryna Sabalenka celebrates defeating Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Day 4 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 02, 2026 in New York City

'You guys are a joke': Sabalenka clashes with reporter at US Open

The Belarusian tennis star told a journalist to "think before you say stuff" after she was asked about her off-court activities.

Tennis

Fri, Sep 4

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Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Lulu Sun announces break from tennis due to 'relentless' demands

"The physical and emotional demands of a competition schedule are relentless," she wrote on Instagram.

Tennis

Sat, Aug 15

Serena Williams pictured in 2022.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe to play against Serena Williams

It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.

New Zealand

Tue, Jun 9

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic speaks on wellbeing in sport

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Tennis

Mon, Mar 16

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tennis

Tue, Jan 20

 Aryna Sabalenka celebrates defeating Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Day 4 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 02, 2026 in New York City

'You guys are a joke': Sabalenka clashes with reporter at US Open

The Belarusian tennis star told a journalist to "think before you say stuff" after she was asked about her off-court activities.

Tennis

Fri, Sep 4

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Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Lulu Sun announces break from tennis due to 'relentless' demands

"The physical and emotional demands of a competition schedule are relentless," she wrote on Instagram.

Tennis

Sat, Aug 15

Serena Williams pictured in 2022.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe to play against Serena Williams

It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.

New Zealand

Tue, Jun 9

 Aryna Sabalenka celebrates defeating Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Day 4 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 02, 2026 in New York City

'You guys are a joke': Sabalenka clashes with reporter at US Open

The Belarusian tennis star told a journalist to "think before you say stuff" after she was asked about her off-court activities.

Tennis

Fri, Sep 4

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic speaks on wellbeing in sport

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Tennis

Mon, Mar 16

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tennis

Tue, Jan 20

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 Aryna Sabalenka celebrates defeating Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Day 4 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 02, 2026 in New York City

'You guys are a joke': Sabalenka clashes with reporter at US Open

The Belarusian tennis star told a journalist to "think before you say stuff" after she was asked about her off-court activities.

Tennis

Fri, Sep 4


Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Lulu Sun announces break from tennis due to 'relentless' demands

"The physical and emotional demands of a competition schedule are relentless," she wrote on Instagram.

Tennis

Sat, Aug 15

Serena Williams pictured in 2022.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe to play against Serena Williams

It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.

New Zealand

Tue, Jun 9

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic speaks on wellbeing in sport

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Tennis

Mon, Mar 16

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tennis

Tue, Jan 20


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Zak Miller (right) with swelling above his left eye during the vacant BBBofC British featherweight bout against Gully Powar.

'Worst I've seen': Fight stopped by UK boxer's gruesome head injury

Featherweight Zak Miller taken to hospital with huge swelling on his head after the bout was called off.

Wed, Nov 11

David Nyika connects with a right hand against Floyd Masson.

Kiwi Nyika gets another world title shot after 'ugly but great fight'

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika had to work hard for his points victory over Floyd Masson - now he hopes to fight for the IBF world title in December.

Sun, Aug 9

Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist behind failed drugs test

Fri, Aug 7

Joseph Parker.

'I'm looking for a big fight' – Joseph Parker on lifted drugs ban

Fri, Aug 7

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika.

'Pot of gold': David Nyika's extra incentive in world title eliminator

Thu, Aug 6

Zak Miller (right) with swelling above his left eye during the vacant BBBofC British featherweight bout against Gully Powar.

'Worst I've seen': Fight stopped by UK boxer's gruesome head injury

Featherweight Zak Miller taken to hospital with huge swelling on his head after the bout was called off.

Wed, Nov 11

David Nyika connects with a right hand against Floyd Masson.

Kiwi Nyika gets another world title shot after 'ugly but great fight'

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika had to work hard for his points victory over Floyd Masson - now he hopes to fight for the IBF world title in December.

Sun, Aug 9


Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist behind failed drugs test

Fri, Aug 7

Joseph Parker.

'I'm looking for a big fight' – Joseph Parker on lifted drugs ban

Fri, Aug 7

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika.

'Pot of gold': David Nyika's extra incentive in world title eliminator

Thu, Aug 6

Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker

Joseph Parker cleared to fight after failed drugs test

Wed, Aug 5

Zak Miller (right) with swelling above his left eye during the vacant BBBofC British featherweight bout against Gully Powar.

'Worst I've seen': Fight stopped by UK boxer's gruesome head injury

Featherweight Zak Miller taken to hospital with huge swelling on his head after the bout was called off.

Wed, Nov 11


David Nyika connects with a right hand against Floyd Masson.

Kiwi Nyika gets another world title shot after 'ugly but great fight'

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika had to work hard for his points victory over Floyd Masson - now he hopes to fight for the IBF world title in December.

Sun, Aug 9

Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist behind failed drugs test

Fri, Aug 7

Joseph Parker.

'I'm looking for a big fight' – Joseph Parker on lifted drugs ban

Fri, Aug 7

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika.

'Pot of gold': David Nyika's extra incentive in world title eliminator

Thu, Aug 6


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