Christchurch's One NZ Stadium is set to open.

'Heart of the city': Tahs must lift for Super occasion

Opening the new One NZ stadium may be just the push the Crusaders need to defend the Waratahs.

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Leicester City's Jannik Vestergaard reacts after the English Championship soccer match against Hull City in Leicester, England, Tuesday April 21, 2026.

Former Premier League champion Leicester relegated to third tier

The midlands club, which also won the FA Cup in 2021 and played in England’s top flight last season, is second to last in the second-tier Championship.

Wednesday 10:00am

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Kai Allen. File photo.

Young gun Allen salutes in New Zealand for first Supercars win

The 20-year-old Ford ace, who had previously finished on podium five times, gestured to fans in triumph on Friday in the first of four bumper races this weekend in Christchurch.

Fri, Apr 17

Ryan Fox of New Zealand plays a stroke from the No. 2 tee during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 09, 2026.

The Masters: Fox agonisingly misses cut as McIlroy takes solo lead

With the projected cut line at 4-over, Ryan Fox looks has missed the cut at the Masters by one shot.

Sat, Apr 11

FIFA President Gianni Infantino follows a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories

Last week, FIFA had asked for a top price of NZD$4677.10 for category 1 tickets for the match but added new “front category” pricing.

Fri, Apr 10

Charlisse Leger-Walker #5 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after her three-point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi woman to win NCAA basketball title

Leger-Walker's UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) has beaten South Carolina in the championship game 79-51.

Mon, Apr 6

March 2026
Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos and Andrew McGrath of the Bombers exchange words during the round three AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 28, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia.

AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

Tristan Xerri had complained to an umpire about a blood nose before kicking a goal and clashing physically with McGrath.

Sun, Mar 29

Bronny James (left) and his father Lebron James.

LeBron passes to Bronny for 3-pointer, NBA's first father-son assist

LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son ever to play in the NBA at the same time, let alone on the same team.

Sat, Mar 28

Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod 1News

'He wasn't a class player' - How Chris Wood went from eager kid to football legend

Record-breaking football star Chris Wood didn't always stand out on the field.

Thu, Mar 26

Right-arm fast bowler Brett Randell tore through the Northern Districts top order in the Plunket Shield on Sunday.

Watch: Central Stags bowler takes five wickets in five balls

Central Stags opening bowler Brett Randell tore through the Northern Districts top order in round six of the Plunket Shield competition on Saturday, taking five wickets in five consecutive balls.

Sun, Mar 8

Head Coach Dave Rennie and Sonny Bill Williams of the Chiefs. Super Rugby match, Blues v Chiefs at QBE Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 14 February 2015.

'Exciting times': SBW big fan of Rennie's All Blacks appointment

The former All Black, who played under Dave Rennie at the Chiefs, said one thing he loves about the new All Blacks coach is his "straight-up" approach.

Fri, Mar 6

February 2026
Hamish Kerr celebrates his win in the world indoor champs in Scotland in March.

Hamish Kerr wins coveted Supreme Halberg Award

The high jump superstar, who also claimed the Sportsman of the Year title, capped a dominant year on the world stage with the prize.

Mon, Feb 16

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott spoke to 1News reporter Michelle Banks after her win.

'Stoked' Zoi Sadowski-Synnott on overcoming nerves to win big air silver

Sadowski-Synnott has now won four Olympic medals, with one gold, two silvers and a bronze to her name.

Tue, Feb 10

January 2026
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

A Croatian tennis fan was made to turn his shirt inside out by security staff at the ASB Classic.

Tennis fan bats away explanation for Croatian shirt incident

Spectator says multiple fans from different countries were told to cover national shirts, disputing organisers’ account of one overzealous security guard.

Thu, Jan 8

November 2025
New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after their victory in the England Vitality Roses v New Zealand Silver Ferns at AO Arena, Manchester, England on Wednesday 19 November 2025 (UK time).

Silver Ferns prevail in tight final match, win series 2-1

The 55-49 victory at Manchester's AO Arena came at the end of a tumultuous season for NZ’s national netball team.

November 20, 2025