Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island

World

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

The golf champion said in a post to social media platform X that he'll be seeking treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI on Tuesday.

12:35pm

Italy's Francesco Pio Esposito reacts during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia,

Football

New low as Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The four-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina and then beaten in a penalty shootout.

10:59am

Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding pictures of children allegedly killed in US and Israel strikes in Iran, before a friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey.

Football

Iran footballers meet with FIFA boss amid World Cup participation stoush

The war has raised doubts about Iran’s participation in the World Cup, with often conflicting public comments from the Iranian government, football officials, and US President Donald Trump.

9:39am

Golf tournament raises funds and the spirits of the former Black Cap as he battles aggressive brain cancer.

Cricket

Community rallies around former Black Cap after cancer diagnosis

A fundraiser kicked off today in Wellington with 150 players packing out a course in support.

Tuesday 7:12pm

2:06

Mitchell Barnett of the Warriors makes a break during the round four NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium, on March 27, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Sport

Warriors co-captain Barnett sidelined after breaking thumb

A statement from the team confirmed the 31-year-old had surgery this week – but it was still uncertain when his return date would be.

Tuesday 1:38pm

Rugby

Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams.

Crusaders and All Blacks prop has 'serious infection' in spine

Tamaiti Williams is in hospital, ruled out for the rest of the Super season and with his Test ambitions in doubt.

Mon, Mar 30

League

Tui Kamikamica.

NRL star in hospital after suspected stroke

The Fiji-born 31-year-old had a medical episode on Monday and was rushed to hospital, with the club confirming the shock diagnosis.

Mon, Mar 30

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors, NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers, round 4 of the NRL Telstra Premiership rugby league match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 27 March 2026.

'We're very frustrated': Tigers end Warriors winning start to season

"Were very frustrated," said Warriors coach Andrew Webster. "We missed the mark tonight ... we know what we've got to work on."

Sat, Mar 28

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Tigers wary of Warriors best opening month in their NRL history

Thu, Mar 26

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Wed, Mar 25

Luke Metcalf of the Warriors is helped off the field after an injury against the Warriors.

NRL: Injured NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf returns early to face Tigers

Tue, Mar 24

Cricket

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, India, Monday, March 30, 2026.

15-year-old IPL sensation smashes 15-ball half century

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dropped on the first ball he faced then powered the chase with 52 off 17 balls – raising the third fastest fifty in the IPL.

Tuesday 8:54am

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Football

The All Whites celebrate Eli Just's goal against Chile

All Whites buoyed by four-star Chile performance

New Zealand turned on the style to claim a famous victory over South American opposition in their final home match before the World Cup.

Tuesday 10:06am

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Recap: All Whites claim historic 4-1 win against Chile

Recap: All Whites claim historic 4-1 win against Chile

Relive live updates as the All Whites defeated Chile at Eden Park.

Mon, Mar 30

Kosta Barbarouses celebrates his goal for the All Whites against Chile at Eden park in Auckland.

All Whites bounce back with ruthless 4-1 victory against Chile

Mon, Mar 30

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur to face Auckland FC at Eden Park

Mon, Mar 30

5:04

Darren Bazeley, Head Coach of New Zealand speaks to the media at press conference following the FIFA Series match between New Zealand All Whites and Finland at Eden Park on March 27, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

World Cup test for All Whites awaits as they prepare to face Chile

Mon, Mar 30

1:32

Netball

Kate Heffernan is seen during New Zealand Silver Ferns v Scotland Thistles, Silver Ferns 2025 Northern UK Tour netball match at Playsport Arena, Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday 11 November 2025.

'Something new': Super Netball readies for a Kiwi shake-up

This year's Super Netball season features nine Kiwi imports after Netball New Zealand relaxed its rules to allow players to feature in the Australian competition.

Fri, Mar 13

Other Sport

One of the Super-G medal hopefuls, Sweden's Aaron Lindström, had a horror crash in his run, losing control after clipping a gate and landing heavily before sliding into the barriers.

Swedish para alpine skier remains hospitalised after horror Super-G crash

Aaron Lindström of Sweden crashed during a jump in his run in the standing Super-G race, losing balance and going sideways in the air.

Wed, Mar 11

Basketball

New Zealand Breakers head coach Petteri Koponen.

'Ready for a new challenge': Breakers to part ways with coach

Petteri Koponen will not be renewing his contract for a third NBL season.

Sat, Feb 28

The 38-year-old played in all four of the Breakers' title winning seasons, and held the club record for the most appearances with 429.

Abercrombie 'honoured' by Breakers jersey retirement

The club legend's #10 jersey will be retired at a ceremony at tonight's home game against Melbourne United.

Fri, Jan 30

Ankle surgery brings Steven Adams' NBA season to an early end

Ankle surgery brings Steven Adams' NBA season to an early end

Thu, Jan 29

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

July 22, 2025

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

July 19, 2025

Golf

Gary Woodland holds the championship trophy after winning the Texas Children's Houston Open golf tournament Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Houston.

Emotional Gary Woodland wins first title after brain surgery

"We play an individual sport out here, but I wasn't alone today," Woodland said, his voice quivering with emotion.

Mon, Mar 30

Motorsport

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 29, 2026

Verstappen questions F1 future, says this season could be his last

The Red Bull driver is among the drivers struggling after one of the most significant regulation changes in F1 took place this season.

Mon, Mar 30

Liam Lawson at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Luck goes Lawson's way as he scores more F1 points: 'Very pleased'

Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka.

Mon, Mar 30

1:32

New Zealand Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin celebrates his second place finish on the podium in St Petersburg.

Watch: Scott McLaughlin walks away from terrifying 200km/h IndyCar crash

Sun, Mar 29

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has a seat fit in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 26, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan.

F1: Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid

Sun, Mar 29

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain's car is seen in the garage as mechanics talk nearby in Suzuka ahead of Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race.

F1's Japanese GP the last for 5 weeks due to effects of the Iran war

Fri, Mar 27

Tennis

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.

Mon, Mar 16

Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh workout.

'Absurdity': Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes

"My opinion has not changed — this should not be happening," the Ukrainian heavyweight world boxing champion told The Associated Press.

Sat, Mar 14

Joseph Parker starts his ring walk before his fight against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena.

'Worst nightmare' – trainer on Joseph Parker's failed drugs test

Andy Lee speaks out as New Zealand heavyweight boxer Parker appeals a process which remains shrouded in secrecy.

Mon, Feb 23

Josh Wharehinga (file image).

Gisborne's former deputy mayor appointed new Boxing NZ president

Thu, Feb 19

One of NZ’s most successful boxers adds his name to the growing number calling for change at the organisation. 

'Tip of the iceberg': Nyika joins growing calls for change at Boxing NZ

Thu, Feb 5

After what her daughter went through, Nienke Podmore says it’s hard to hear more of “these sort of stories”. 

Olivia Podmore’s family says Boxing NZ's controversy 'similar to Livvy'

Wed, Feb 4