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First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at Pukekura Park

It was once described by cricketing bible Wisden as among the six best venues in the world - but its days may be numbered.

Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400

Kiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

Jordie Barrett's move to Ireland and the ripple effect it can cause

Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.

Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd

Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.

Fisher-Harris signing may persuade veteran star Johnson to stay on at Warriors - Blair

The Penrith Panthers enforcer will be released early to return across the Tasman.

Synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics

Team GB's synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics. The athletes performed in front of a mesmerized public to mrk 100 days before the Olympics in Paris this summer.

Blues blow Brumbies away in Auckland

The Blues have hammered the Brumbies 46-7 at Eden Park.

The incredible rise of English Wunderkind, Phil Foden

Pulse prove too strong for Magic

The Central Pulse are two from two to start their ANZ Premiership campaign.

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force v Crusaders at Perth's HBF Park - Live

Join us at 9:30pm, as the defending champs try to rekindle their title hopes, after a woeful start to their season.

Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight games with win over Fijian Drua at Suva

The team from the capital stretched their margin atop the competition table.

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues dominate Brumbies for record win - As it happened

The battle between second and third turned into a mismatch at Eden Park.

Ethiopian runners join British runners for the London Marathon

Ethiopian marathon runners joined British runners Marc Scott and Emile Cairess at the London Marathon. The Group posed for pictures and shares their excitement for the Olympics. Athlete Kenenisa Bekele added 'of course a big goal is to qualify'.

Postponed Mariners fixture adds twist to Phoenix pursuit of A-League premiership

Their regular season rivals have been waylaid by Middle East weather conditions.

NRL: NZ Warriors v St George Dragons at Wollongong's WIN Stadium - Live

Join us at 8pm, as the Auckland side try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

'I enjoy playing here': Nadal reflects on his win at Barcelona Open

'I enjoy playing here': Rafael Nadal reflects on his win at the Barcelona Open. The tennis superstar returned from injury to defeat Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3 at the Barcelona Open.

Red Bull 2025 F1 driver decision will be made "much later in the year"

Christian Horner reckons Red Bull is in no rush to announce its 2025 Formula 1 line-up, despite Sergio Perez's hopes a decision will be made "in the coming weeks".

Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne

Sergio Perez believes his Red Bull Formula 1 team will be better equipped to deal with graining in China after working through its Australia issues.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

Welcome to Wrexham Season 3 Official Trailer

In 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Wrexham Football Club in the hopes of creating an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and change is afoot. After 15 painful seasons in the National League, the Club finally achieved promotion back into the English Football League. Will Wrexham AFC stand up to the challenge and rise again?

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

The result ended a four-game unbeaten run in their NRL campaign.

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

Coach Webster: Where Warriors went wrong in shock hammering by Dragons

The Warriors put forward their most lacklustre display of the season in an upset loss in Wollongong.

Joey Manu's code switch: A future All Black?

Analysis - This route makes far more sense than dropping him into a team with huge expectations and playing him out of position, Jamie Wall writes.

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola react to their exits from the Champions League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Man City manager Pep Guardiola have their say on their retrospective defeats to Bayern Munich and Real Madrid that knocked them out of the Champions League. Arteta defends his side by touching on their inexperience in the competition and Pep speaks about Bernardo Silva's obscure penalty miss.

The greatest boxers in history

Of all the boxers to step into the ring, these are our picks for the greatest of all time. Some of them are heavyweights who used pure power to earn titles; others are craftier, more defensive fighters. Every boxing fan has their preference, of course, but we’ve gone ahead and deemed these men to be worthy of a spot on this list.

'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing

Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.

Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan

The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned due to rain.

'Over the moon': Kiwi Heimgartner survives early carnage for Supercars victory at Taupō

The rain proved a leveller among grid frontrunners.

Hurricanes coach Laidlaw brings sevens experience to plotting Drua's Super Rugby downfall

The first-year coach spent seven in charge of the All Blacks Sevens.

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.

Black Sticks leading scorer Merry retires from international hockey

Merry scored 128 goals in her 284 international caps.

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Jets

The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers series preview

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

Chaz Mostert has won the Supercars practice session at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

Team New Zealand unveils name of boat for 2024 America's Cup defence

The boat will have its first competitive outing in August at a preliminary regatta in Barcelona.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Costly late penalty miss leaves Phoenix on back foot in race for A-League Premier's Plate

Captain Alex Rufer couldn't convert a 96th minute spot kick, putting Central Coast Mariners in the box seat to finish atop the table.

Kiwi golfer Ko keeps pace at Chevron Championship in Texas

Lydia Ko has carded another solid round at the first LPGA Major of the year.