Sport

Jan-Hendrik Wessels of Vodacom Bulls in 2024

Bok's front-rower banned for grabbing rival's genitals in club match

The incident involving Jan-Hendrik Wessels occurred in the 18th minute of the Vodacom Bulls' 28-27 win over Connacht on October 17.

2:13pm

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups

Crime and Justice

NBA coach, player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

"My message to the defendants who've been rounded up today is this: Your winning streak has ended," said Joseph Nocella, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

7:43am

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland.

Rugby

Too early to say if Holland will be replaced at All Blacks - Robertson

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says all the focus is on the Grand Slam tour after assistant Jason Holland's surprise decision to walk away.

Thursday 5:57pm

2:12

Jason Holland at Eden Park in September.

Rugby

All Blacks assistant coach in shock decision to walk away

On the eve of the team's Grand Slam tour, Jason Holland has announced he will not be renewing his contract at the end of the year.

Thursday 2:03pm

2:12

Politics

Minister calls for Sports NZ to step in over Silver Ferns coaching saga

"It's between Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline but what I have said is it's taking too long, it's damaging netball," Sports Minister Mark Mitchell said.

Wed, Oct 22

Rugby

Bok's front-rower banned for grabbing rival's genitals in club match

The incident involving Jan-Hendrik Wessels occurred in the 18th minute of the Vodacom Bulls' 28-27 win over Connacht on October 17.

2:13pm

Crime and Justice

NBA coach, player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

"My message to the defendants who've been rounded up today is this: Your winning streak has ended," said Joseph Nocella, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

7:43am

Rugby

Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke's Bay

Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.

Sun, Oct 19

All Blacks loose forward Simon Parker carries the ball during his team's win over the Boks at Eden Park in September.

Details of All Blacks' 'Greatest Rivalry' tour to South Africa confirmed

The All Blacks will play three matches against South Africa's club teams before the first of four Tests against the Springboks next year.

Fri, Oct 17

Centre Quinn Tupaea celebrates his second try for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Perth.

Analysis: Razor's midfield conundrum as All Blacks prepare for Irish

Ireland will demand the best of the All Blacks in Chicago. Will Scott Robertson reward form or go back to Plan A? Patrick McKendry weighs the options.

Wed, Oct 15

David Havili, pictured before a Test against Japan in Yokohama last year.

Havili, Papali'i named in All Blacks XV squad for tour

Midfielder Havili was not selected for the All Blacks despite an outstanding Super Rugby season, while flanker Papali'i was not picked for the Rugby Championship.

Tue, Oct 14

All Black Jordie Barrett and girlfriend Alice Marshall.

All Blacks star, girlfriend announce engagement

The 28-year-old midfielder shared a picture of the happy couple on social media.

Wed, Oct 22

Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke's Bay

Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.

Sun, Oct 19

Details of All Blacks' 'Greatest Rivalry' tour to South Africa confirmed

The All Blacks will play three matches against South Africa's club teams before the first of four Tests against the Springboks next year.

Fri, Oct 17

Analysis: Razor's midfield conundrum as All Blacks prepare for Irish

Ireland will demand the best of the All Blacks in Chicago. Will Scott Robertson reward form or go back to Plan A? Patrick McKendry weighs the options.

Wed, Oct 15

Havili, Papali'i named in All Blacks XV squad for tour

Midfielder Havili was not selected for the All Blacks despite an outstanding Super Rugby season, while flanker Papali'i was not picked for the Rugby Championship.

Tue, Oct 14

All Blacks star, girlfriend announce engagement

The 28-year-old midfielder shared a picture of the happy couple on social media.

Wed, Oct 22

Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke's Bay

Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.

Sun, Oct 19

Details of All Blacks' 'Greatest Rivalry' tour to South Africa confirmed

The All Blacks will play three matches against South Africa's club teams before the first of four Tests against the Springboks next year.

Fri, Oct 17

All Blacks star, girlfriend announce engagement

The 28-year-old midfielder shared a picture of the happy couple on social media.

Wed, Oct 22

Analysis: Razor's midfield conundrum as All Blacks prepare for Irish

Ireland will demand the best of the All Blacks in Chicago. Will Scott Robertson reward form or go back to Plan A? Patrick McKendry weighs the options.

Wed, Oct 15

Havili, Papali'i named in All Blacks XV squad for tour

Midfielder Havili was not selected for the All Blacks despite an outstanding Super Rugby season, while flanker Papali'i was not picked for the Rugby Championship.

Tue, Oct 14

All Blacks star, girlfriend announce engagement

The 28-year-old midfielder shared a picture of the happy couple on social media.

Wed, Oct 22

Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke's Bay

Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.

Sun, Oct 19

Details of All Blacks' 'Greatest Rivalry' tour to South Africa confirmed

The All Blacks will play three matches against South Africa's club teams before the first of four Tests against the Springboks next year.

Fri, Oct 17

Analysis: Razor's midfield conundrum as All Blacks prepare for Irish

Ireland will demand the best of the All Blacks in Chicago. Will Scott Robertson reward form or go back to Plan A? Patrick McKendry weighs the options.

Wed, Oct 15

Havili, Papali'i named in All Blacks XV squad for tour

Midfielder Havili was not selected for the All Blacks despite an outstanding Super Rugby season, while flanker Papali'i was not picked for the Rugby Championship.

Tue, Oct 14

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League

Casey McLean of the Kiwis scores his second try during New Zealand Kiwis v Toa Samoa, round 1 of the Pacific Championships at Go Media Stadium

League: Booed on home turf, Kiwis channel hostile reception

Mount Smart Stadium was saturated in a sea of Samoa flags, as the Kiwis were greeted by a chorus of boos as they entered the arena.

Mon, Oct 20

Kiwi Ferns Ashleigh Quinlan celebrates with her team mates after scoring a try during the Paciﬁc Championships rugby league test between New Zealand Kiwis v Toa Samoa.

League: Kiwi Ferns come back to claim victory over Fetu Samoa

The Kiwi Ferns managed to storm back in the second half of their Pacific Championships opener, running in 22 unanswered points to deny Fetu Samoa a historic victory.

Sun, Oct 19

Toa Samoa face the Kiwis Haka, during the Pacific Championship in 2023.

Rugby league: What you need to know about Pacific Championships

Sat, Oct 18

James Fisher-Harris of the Kiwis runs through drills during a New Zealand Kiwis training session at Western Springs Stadium.

'Always a privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Fri, Oct 17

Australian Rugby League Commission, chairman Peter V'landys.

NRL warns defectors to R360 they face 10-year ban

Wed, Oct 15

League: Booed on home turf, Kiwis channel hostile reception

Mount Smart Stadium was saturated in a sea of Samoa flags, as the Kiwis were greeted by a chorus of boos as they entered the arena.

Mon, Oct 20

League: Kiwi Ferns come back to claim victory over Fetu Samoa

The Kiwi Ferns managed to storm back in the second half of their Pacific Championships opener, running in 22 unanswered points to deny Fetu Samoa a historic victory.

Sun, Oct 19

Rugby league: What you need to know about Pacific Championships

Sat, Oct 18

'Always a privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Fri, Oct 17

NRL warns defectors to R360 they face 10-year ban

Wed, Oct 15

Kireran Foran playing for the Kiwis in 2023.

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Tue, Oct 7

League: Booed on home turf, Kiwis channel hostile reception

Mount Smart Stadium was saturated in a sea of Samoa flags, as the Kiwis were greeted by a chorus of boos as they entered the arena.

Mon, Oct 20

League: Kiwi Ferns come back to claim victory over Fetu Samoa

The Kiwi Ferns managed to storm back in the second half of their Pacific Championships opener, running in 22 unanswered points to deny Fetu Samoa a historic victory.

Sun, Oct 19

Rugby league: What you need to know about Pacific Championships

Sat, Oct 18

'Always a privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Fri, Oct 17

NRL warns defectors to R360 they face 10-year ban

Wed, Oct 15

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Cricket

Pakistan's Aliya Riaz plays a Shot during the New Zealand White Ferns Women v Pakistan Women, Women’s World Cup ODI match

Second straight washout damages White Ferns semi-final chances

New Zealand's match against Pakistan in Colombo was called off with both teams earning one point.

Sun, Oct 19

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy drops a catch during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and England in Christchurch

Rain washes out first Black Caps v England T20

A shower caused a 15-minute break while England was batting.

Sun, Oct 19

Australia's captain Alyssa Healy plays a shot during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match.

Australia beats India with highest successful run chase in women’s ODI

Australia finished on 331-7 with Ellyse Perry (47 not out) hitting the winning six off the last ball of the 49th over, in reply to India's 330 in 48.5 overs.

Mon, Oct 13

Santner back to lead Black Caps in England series

New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra are available for the T20 series but Kane Williamson and Ben Sears are out.

Mon, Oct 13

Mitch Santner in action for the Black Caps against England at Hagley Oval.

England take control of series with big win over Black Caps

Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.

Tue, Oct 21

England take control of series with big win over Black Caps

Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.

Tue, Oct 21

Second straight washout damages White Ferns semi-final chances

New Zealand's match against Pakistan in Colombo was called off with both teams earning one point.

Sun, Oct 19

Rain washes out first Black Caps v England T20

A shower caused a 15-minute break while England was batting.

Sun, Oct 19

England take control of series with big win over Black Caps

Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.

Tue, Oct 21

Australia beats India with highest successful run chase in women’s ODI

Australia finished on 331-7 with Ellyse Perry (47 not out) hitting the winning six off the last ball of the 49th over, in reply to India's 330 in 48.5 overs.

Mon, Oct 13

Santner back to lead Black Caps in England series

New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra are available for the T20 series but Kane Williamson and Ben Sears are out.

Mon, Oct 13

England take control of series with big win over Black Caps

Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.

Tue, Oct 21

Second straight washout damages White Ferns semi-final chances

New Zealand's match against Pakistan in Colombo was called off with both teams earning one point.

Sun, Oct 19

Rain washes out first Black Caps v England T20

A shower caused a 15-minute break while England was batting.

Sun, Oct 19

Australia beats India with highest successful run chase in women’s ODI

Australia finished on 331-7 with Ellyse Perry (47 not out) hitting the winning six off the last ball of the 49th over, in reply to India's 330 in 48.5 overs.

Mon, Oct 13

Santner back to lead Black Caps in England series

New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra are available for the T20 series but Kane Williamson and Ben Sears are out.

Mon, Oct 13

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Football

Adam Taggart of the Glory has a shot on goal during the A-League Men’s Round 1 match between the Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix

Frustrated Perth Glory blow 2-0 lead in draw with Wellington Phoenix

Wellington struggled to create chances during the first 30 minutes, but a 15-minute period of sustained pressure paid dividends in first-half stoppage time.

Sun, Oct 19

Denis Genreau of Victory controls the ball during the A-League Men's Round 1 match between the Melbourne Victory and Auckland FC

Auckland FC held to scoreless draw by Melbourne Victory

Last season, the Victory stunned Auckland with a comeback semi-final victory over two legs to reach the grand final - but Saturday night's encounter had far less bite.

Sun, Oct 19

President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House

What to know about Trump's threat to take World Cup matches from Boston

Thu, Oct 16

Steve Corica addresses Auckland FC players.

Auckland FC coach seeks 'revenge' in season-opening Victory rematch

Wed, Oct 15

Finn Surman of New Zealand scores a goal against Norway.

All Whites earn 1-1 draw with Norway

Wed, Oct 15

Frustrated Perth Glory blow 2-0 lead in draw with Wellington Phoenix

Wellington struggled to create chances during the first 30 minutes, but a 15-minute period of sustained pressure paid dividends in first-half stoppage time.

Sun, Oct 19

Auckland FC held to scoreless draw by Melbourne Victory

Last season, the Victory stunned Auckland with a comeback semi-final victory over two legs to reach the grand final - but Saturday night's encounter had far less bite.

Sun, Oct 19

What to know about Trump's threat to take World Cup matches from Boston

Thu, Oct 16

Auckland FC coach seeks 'revenge' in season-opening Victory rematch

Wed, Oct 15

All Whites earn 1-1 draw with Norway

Wed, Oct 15

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois attempts to chase a rat off the pitch during the FIFA World Cup European Qualifying match at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Rat briefly delays World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium

Tue, Oct 14

Frustrated Perth Glory blow 2-0 lead in draw with Wellington Phoenix

Wellington struggled to create chances during the first 30 minutes, but a 15-minute period of sustained pressure paid dividends in first-half stoppage time.

Sun, Oct 19

Auckland FC held to scoreless draw by Melbourne Victory

Last season, the Victory stunned Auckland with a comeback semi-final victory over two legs to reach the grand final - but Saturday night's encounter had far less bite.

Sun, Oct 19

What to know about Trump's threat to take World Cup matches from Boston

Thu, Oct 16

Auckland FC coach seeks 'revenge' in season-opening Victory rematch

Wed, Oct 15

All Whites earn 1-1 draw with Norway

Wed, Oct 15

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Netball

Grace Nweke in action for the Silver Ferns in game two of the recent series against South Africa.

Grace Nweke doubles down on support for Dame Noeline

On the eve of the Constellation Cup series against Australia, Silver Ferns goal shoot Nweke says she stands by her recent televised comments.

Wed, Oct 15

Former Silver Fern Gail Parata spoke to Breakfast following the recent suspension of Dame Noeline Taurua.

Former Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coach saga

"I believe there are no other high performance coaches in New Zealand currently that can take this team to the World Cup," Gail Parata said.

Wed, Oct 15

Gail Parata coaches the Central Pulse during the 2021 ANZ Premiership.

Silver Ferns selector resigns, backs sidelined Taurua: 'World class'

Gail Parata sat down with 1News after making the decision to leave her role as the Dame Noeline Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand refuses to go away.

Tue, Oct 14

Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger in action against South Africa in the recent Taini Jamison Trophy series.

New Silver Ferns skipper: 'Leading by example is key'

Karin Burger has been appointed as New Zealand's captain on an interim basis amidst the fallout of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching controversy.

Thu, Oct 9

Coaching turmoil a long shadow on trans-Tasman netball series

Silver Ferns skipper Karin Burger believes her team can put the turmoil aside when they face Australia in the Constellation Cup opener.

Thu, Oct 16

Grace Nweke doubles down on support for Dame Noeline

On the eve of the Constellation Cup series against Australia, Silver Ferns goal shoot Nweke says she stands by her recent televised comments.

Wed, Oct 15

Former Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coach saga

"I believe there are no other high performance coaches in New Zealand currently that can take this team to the World Cup," Gail Parata said.

Wed, Oct 15

Silver Ferns selector resigns, backs sidelined Taurua: 'World class'

Gail Parata sat down with 1News after making the decision to leave her role as the Dame Noeline Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand refuses to go away.

Tue, Oct 14

New Silver Ferns skipper: 'Leading by example is key'

Karin Burger has been appointed as New Zealand's captain on an interim basis amidst the fallout of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching controversy.

Thu, Oct 9

Coaching turmoil a long shadow on trans-Tasman netball series

Silver Ferns skipper Karin Burger believes her team can put the turmoil aside when they face Australia in the Constellation Cup opener.

Thu, Oct 16

Grace Nweke doubles down on support for Dame Noeline

On the eve of the Constellation Cup series against Australia, Silver Ferns goal shoot Nweke says she stands by her recent televised comments.

Wed, Oct 15

Former Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coach saga

"I believe there are no other high performance coaches in New Zealand currently that can take this team to the World Cup," Gail Parata said.

Wed, Oct 15

Coaching turmoil a long shadow on trans-Tasman netball series

Silver Ferns skipper Karin Burger believes her team can put the turmoil aside when they face Australia in the Constellation Cup opener.

Thu, Oct 16

Silver Ferns selector resigns, backs sidelined Taurua: 'World class'

Gail Parata sat down with 1News after making the decision to leave her role as the Dame Noeline Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand refuses to go away.

Tue, Oct 14

New Silver Ferns skipper: 'Leading by example is key'

Karin Burger has been appointed as New Zealand's captain on an interim basis amidst the fallout of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching controversy.

Thu, Oct 9

Coaching turmoil a long shadow on trans-Tasman netball series

Silver Ferns skipper Karin Burger believes her team can put the turmoil aside when they face Australia in the Constellation Cup opener.

Thu, Oct 16

Grace Nweke doubles down on support for Dame Noeline

On the eve of the Constellation Cup series against Australia, Silver Ferns goal shoot Nweke says she stands by her recent televised comments.

Wed, Oct 15

Former Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coach saga

"I believe there are no other high performance coaches in New Zealand currently that can take this team to the World Cup," Gail Parata said.

Wed, Oct 15

Silver Ferns selector resigns, backs sidelined Taurua: 'World class'

Gail Parata sat down with 1News after making the decision to leave her role as the Dame Noeline Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand refuses to go away.

Tue, Oct 14

New Silver Ferns skipper: 'Leading by example is key'

Karin Burger has been appointed as New Zealand's captain on an interim basis amidst the fallout of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching controversy.

Thu, Oct 9

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Other Sport

Speed chaser Reg Cook behind the wheel in Bonneville.

Reg Cook, 78, and closing in on an 'outrageous' 800km/h land speed record

Sports Editor Abby Wilson on the Clevedon man's quest to go way past the current world record.

Sun, Sep 21

Snow Sport NZ is set to unveil a new facility, which allows its winter sport athletes to train all year round.

How Snow Sport NZ's $2.3m Dry Slope could boost NZ's Olympic chances

Snow Sport NZ's new facility will allow its winter sport athletes to train all year round.

Wed, Sep 10

'It's a dream': Kiwi dancer makes Dallas Cowboys Cheer squad

Wellington-born Faith Ward has made history as the first New Zealander to be named on the famous Texas-based cheerleading team.

Mon, Jul 28

Northland's Toa Henderson took out first place in the competition.

Kiwi Toa Henderson wins Royal Welsh Open shearing title

The 35-year-old told the crowds he felt "pretty good" taking the Welsh title in his first season.

Thu, Jul 24

'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.

Fri, Oct 17

'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.

Fri, Oct 17

Reg Cook, 78, and closing in on an 'outrageous' 800km/h land speed record

Sports Editor Abby Wilson on the Clevedon man's quest to go way past the current world record.

Sun, Sep 21

How Snow Sport NZ's $2.3m Dry Slope could boost NZ's Olympic chances

Snow Sport NZ's new facility will allow its winter sport athletes to train all year round.

Wed, Sep 10

'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.

Fri, Oct 17

'It's a dream': Kiwi dancer makes Dallas Cowboys Cheer squad

Wellington-born Faith Ward has made history as the first New Zealander to be named on the famous Texas-based cheerleading team.

Mon, Jul 28

Kiwi Toa Henderson wins Royal Welsh Open shearing title

The 35-year-old told the crowds he felt "pretty good" taking the Welsh title in his first season.

Thu, Jul 24

'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.

Fri, Oct 17

Reg Cook, 78, and closing in on an 'outrageous' 800km/h land speed record

Sports Editor Abby Wilson on the Clevedon man's quest to go way past the current world record.

Sun, Sep 21

How Snow Sport NZ's $2.3m Dry Slope could boost NZ's Olympic chances

Snow Sport NZ's new facility will allow its winter sport athletes to train all year round.

Wed, Sep 10

'It's a dream': Kiwi dancer makes Dallas Cowboys Cheer squad

Wellington-born Faith Ward has made history as the first New Zealander to be named on the famous Texas-based cheerleading team.

Mon, Jul 28

Kiwi Toa Henderson wins Royal Welsh Open shearing title

The 35-year-old told the crowds he felt "pretty good" taking the Welsh title in his first season.

Thu, Jul 24

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Basketball

Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright collides with Tasmania Jackjumper guard Ben Ayre during the New Zealand Breakers v Tasmania Jackjumpers NBL Basketball match at Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday October 17th 2025.

Breakers secure important win over Jackjumpers in Auckland

The win will be a belief for the Breakers, who had lost five of their opening six games of the season.

Sat, Oct 18

Breakers celebrate during the New Zealand Breakers v Illawarra Hawks NBL Basketball match at Spark Arena.

Breakers win first game of NBL season against defending champs Illawarra

The Breakers had opened the season with four losses, but American star Parker Jackson-Cartwright was on fire as he dished out 17 assists.

Thu, Oct 9

Tacko Fall reacts during the round 14 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers at Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Australia.

Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history

Tue, Jul 22

Johnathan Yim has taken the Southland Sharks from NBL battlers to title contenders in his first year as head coach.

From the NBA to Invercargill: The coach behind Sharks' dream NBL run

Sat, Jul 19

Manager and coach Mike Fitchett warned that the policy "will likely kill the Giants".

Stadium policy 'will likely kill' Nelson Giants

Fri, May 2

Breakers secure important win over Jackjumpers in Auckland

The win will be a belief for the Breakers, who had lost five of their opening six games of the season.

Sat, Oct 18

Breakers win first game of NBL season against defending champs Illawarra

The Breakers had opened the season with four losses, but American star Parker Jackson-Cartwright was on fire as he dished out 17 assists.

Thu, Oct 9

Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history

Tue, Jul 22

From the NBA to Invercargill: The coach behind Sharks' dream NBL run

Sat, Jul 19

Stadium policy 'will likely kill' Nelson Giants

Fri, May 2

The Panthers react after a recent defeat to Southland.

Indian Panthers hit with immediate NBL suspension

Thu, May 1

Breakers secure important win over Jackjumpers in Auckland

The win will be a belief for the Breakers, who had lost five of their opening six games of the season.

Sat, Oct 18

Breakers win first game of NBL season against defending champs Illawarra

The Breakers had opened the season with four losses, but American star Parker Jackson-Cartwright was on fire as he dished out 17 assists.

Thu, Oct 9

Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history

Tue, Jul 22

From the NBA to Invercargill: The coach behind Sharks' dream NBL run

Sat, Jul 19

Stadium policy 'will likely kill' Nelson Giants

Fri, May 2

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Golf

Team Europe silence New York crowd to take record Ryder Cup lead

Its the largest lead in the modern format: Europe 11.5 to United States 4.5.

Sun, Sep 28

Europe captain Luke Donald speaks during the opening ceremonies for the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, on the Bethpage Black golf course, in Farmingdale, New York.

Ryder Cup: Banter, blunders get started without a shot being hit

The opening tee shot still two days away, the gamesmanship at the Ryder Cup began when European captain Luke Donald took a few subtle jabs on pay-for-play during his speech at the opening ceremony.

Thu, Sep 25

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

"To get one win a month ago was amazing; to back it up again four weeks later… we can't believe it really to be honest," dad Grant Fox told Breakfast.

Tue, Jun 10

Ryan Fox during the third round of the 2025 Canadian Open.

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox shares Canadian Open lead

The 38-year-old, who requires a podium finish to qualify for the US Open, carded a six-under 64 to be 14-under at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Sun, Jun 8

Shane Lowry celebrates with his caddie the putt on the 18th green which helped Europe retain the Ryder Cup.

Europe retain Ryder Cup on dramatic final day in New York

Shane Lowry's putt on the 18th sparked wild celebrations among the Europeans at Bethpage Black after the USA threatened an astonishing comeback.

Mon, Sep 29

Team Europe silence New York crowd to take record Ryder Cup lead

Its the largest lead in the modern format: Europe 11.5 to United States 4.5.

Sun, Sep 28

Ryder Cup: Banter, blunders get started without a shot being hit

The opening tee shot still two days away, the gamesmanship at the Ryder Cup began when European captain Luke Donald took a few subtle jabs on pay-for-play during his speech at the opening ceremony.

Thu, Sep 25

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

"To get one win a month ago was amazing; to back it up again four weeks later… we can't believe it really to be honest," dad Grant Fox told Breakfast.

Tue, Jun 10

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox shares Canadian Open lead

The 38-year-old, who requires a podium finish to qualify for the US Open, carded a six-under 64 to be 14-under at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Sun, Jun 8

Europe retain Ryder Cup on dramatic final day in New York

Shane Lowry's putt on the 18th sparked wild celebrations among the Europeans at Bethpage Black after the USA threatened an astonishing comeback.

Mon, Sep 29

Team Europe silence New York crowd to take record Ryder Cup lead

Its the largest lead in the modern format: Europe 11.5 to United States 4.5.

Sun, Sep 28

Ryder Cup: Banter, blunders get started without a shot being hit

The opening tee shot still two days away, the gamesmanship at the Ryder Cup began when European captain Luke Donald took a few subtle jabs on pay-for-play during his speech at the opening ceremony.

Thu, Sep 25

Europe retain Ryder Cup on dramatic final day in New York

Shane Lowry's putt on the 18th sparked wild celebrations among the Europeans at Bethpage Black after the USA threatened an astonishing comeback.

Mon, Sep 29

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

"To get one win a month ago was amazing; to back it up again four weeks later… we can't believe it really to be honest," dad Grant Fox told Breakfast.

Tue, Jun 10

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox shares Canadian Open lead

The 38-year-old, who requires a podium finish to qualify for the US Open, carded a six-under 64 to be 14-under at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Sun, Jun 8

Europe retain Ryder Cup on dramatic final day in New York

Shane Lowry's putt on the 18th sparked wild celebrations among the Europeans at Bethpage Black after the USA threatened an astonishing comeback.

Mon, Sep 29

Team Europe silence New York crowd to take record Ryder Cup lead

Its the largest lead in the modern format: Europe 11.5 to United States 4.5.

Sun, Sep 28

Ryder Cup: Banter, blunders get started without a shot being hit

The opening tee shot still two days away, the gamesmanship at the Ryder Cup began when European captain Luke Donald took a few subtle jabs on pay-for-play during his speech at the opening ceremony.

Thu, Sep 25

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

"To get one win a month ago was amazing; to back it up again four weeks later… we can't believe it really to be honest," dad Grant Fox told Breakfast.

Tue, Jun 10

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox shares Canadian Open lead

The 38-year-old, who requires a podium finish to qualify for the US Open, carded a six-under 64 to be 14-under at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Sun, Jun 8

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Motorsport

Verstappen continues surge to claim US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen's third victory in four races has him closing in on the Formula 1 championship.

Mon, Oct 20

Liam Lawson will line up 12th on the grid at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.

F1: Lawson to start 12th for US Grand Prix, Verstappen takes pole

It comes after an impressive showing in the sprint race earlier in the day, where Lawson charged through the field from 15th to finish ninth.

Sun, Oct 19

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain crashes during the sprint race at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto racing in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

F1: Lawson escapes lap one chaos to finish ninth in US Grand Prix sprint

Sun, Oct 19

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 17, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

'What the **** was that': Lawson to start 15th for US GP sprint race

Sat, Oct 18

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 20, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Red Bull set to announce Liam Lawson's F1 future

Fri, Oct 17

Verstappen continues surge to claim US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen's third victory in four races has him closing in on the Formula 1 championship.

Mon, Oct 20

F1: Lawson to start 12th for US Grand Prix, Verstappen takes pole

It comes after an impressive showing in the sprint race earlier in the day, where Lawson charged through the field from 15th to finish ninth.

Sun, Oct 19

F1: Lawson escapes lap one chaos to finish ninth in US Grand Prix sprint

Sun, Oct 19

'What the **** was that': Lawson to start 15th for US GP sprint race

Sat, Oct 18

Red Bull set to announce Liam Lawson's F1 future

Fri, Oct 17

Matt Payne of Grove Racing celebrates with co-driver Garth Tander (left) after winning the Supercars Championship Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Payne stamps Supercars credentials with Bathurst win

Mon, Oct 13

Verstappen continues surge to claim US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen's third victory in four races has him closing in on the Formula 1 championship.

Mon, Oct 20

F1: Lawson to start 12th for US Grand Prix, Verstappen takes pole

It comes after an impressive showing in the sprint race earlier in the day, where Lawson charged through the field from 15th to finish ninth.

Sun, Oct 19

F1: Lawson escapes lap one chaos to finish ninth in US Grand Prix sprint

Sun, Oct 19

'What the **** was that': Lawson to start 15th for US GP sprint race

Sat, Oct 18

Red Bull set to announce Liam Lawson's F1 future

Fri, Oct 17

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Tennis

Naomi Osaka in action at the ASB Classic.

Osaka back at Classic, defending women's champ not so likely

World No.14 Naomi Osaka is keen to go one step further next year after being forced to retire from this year's final against Clara Tauson injured.

Wed, Sep 24

'Sad': Former Wimbledon line judge on tech replacing humans

Pauline Eyre told Breakfast that getting rid of line judges for the first time in nearly 150 years just didn't feel right.

Wed, Jul 9

Sir Cliff Richard on watching Wimbledon, bringing tour to NZ

British music royalty Sir Cliff Richard has been one of many stars to grace the stands over the past fortnight.

Wed, Jul 9

Erin Routliffe speaks to 1News at Wimbledon.

Erin Routliffe fights back to keep Wimbledon doubles dream alive

"We were ready to play, knew it was gonna be a really, really tough fight today but I'm happy that we get the chance to play again," she told 1News.

Tue, Jul 8

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing the second set point to Jaume Munar of Spain during the men's singles match of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament.

Djokovic overcomes fatigue, humidity to reach Shanghai quarterfinals

The win made Novak Djokovic the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Wed, Oct 8

Djokovic overcomes fatigue, humidity to reach Shanghai quarterfinals

The win made Novak Djokovic the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Wed, Oct 8

Osaka back at Classic, defending women's champ not so likely

World No.14 Naomi Osaka is keen to go one step further next year after being forced to retire from this year's final against Clara Tauson injured.

Wed, Sep 24

'Sad': Former Wimbledon line judge on tech replacing humans

Pauline Eyre told Breakfast that getting rid of line judges for the first time in nearly 150 years just didn't feel right.

Wed, Jul 9

Djokovic overcomes fatigue, humidity to reach Shanghai quarterfinals

The win made Novak Djokovic the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Wed, Oct 8

Sir Cliff Richard on watching Wimbledon, bringing tour to NZ

British music royalty Sir Cliff Richard has been one of many stars to grace the stands over the past fortnight.

Wed, Jul 9

Erin Routliffe fights back to keep Wimbledon doubles dream alive

"We were ready to play, knew it was gonna be a really, really tough fight today but I'm happy that we get the chance to play again," she told 1News.

Tue, Jul 8

Djokovic overcomes fatigue, humidity to reach Shanghai quarterfinals

The win made Novak Djokovic the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Wed, Oct 8

Osaka back at Classic, defending women's champ not so likely

World No.14 Naomi Osaka is keen to go one step further next year after being forced to retire from this year's final against Clara Tauson injured.

Wed, Sep 24

'Sad': Former Wimbledon line judge on tech replacing humans

Pauline Eyre told Breakfast that getting rid of line judges for the first time in nearly 150 years just didn't feel right.

Wed, Jul 9

Sir Cliff Richard on watching Wimbledon, bringing tour to NZ

British music royalty Sir Cliff Richard has been one of many stars to grace the stands over the past fortnight.

Wed, Jul 9

Erin Routliffe fights back to keep Wimbledon doubles dream alive

"We were ready to play, knew it was gonna be a really, really tough fight today but I'm happy that we get the chance to play again," she told 1News.

Tue, Jul 8

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