Sport

This category encompasses news and updates on various sports events, achievements of New Zealand athletes, and updates on national and international sports competitions.

Super Rugby Pacific: Second-string Hurricanes survive Moana scare

Super Rugby Pacific: Second-string Hurricanes survive Moana scare

The Hurricanes have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika in Wellington. A second-string Hurricanes side has survived a brave Moana…
All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among players arrested over betting scandal

All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among players arrested over betting scandal

All Whites midfielder Clayton Lewis is reportedly among three A-League players arrested over an alleged betting scandal. Australian media is…
Inside Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight transformation

Inside Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight transformation

Oleksandr Usyk’s place as a future hall of fame inductee cannot be disputed. The 37-year-old Ukrainian is a fighter who…
Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia

Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua will join successful Australian Super Netball side, the NSW Swifts, as a specialist coach.…
Netball: Southern Steel suffer major blow with veteran mid-courter out for season

Netball: Southern Steel suffer major blow with veteran mid-courter out for season

The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the…
Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year

Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year

Five Phoenix players have been named in the A-League players team of the year. The team is selected on votes…
New Zealanders offered the chance to race like an olympian

New Zealanders offered the chance to race like an olympian

The New Zealand Olympic team is calling on everyone to get their cycling on. With under 80 days until the…
Football: Man City one win away from historic EPL title

Football: Man City one win away from historic EPL title

Manchester City have moved within one win of a historic fourth successive Premier League title with victory at Tottenham. Erling…
‘Definitely down on confidence’ – Warriors look to rebound at Magic Round

‘Definitely down on confidence’ – Warriors look to rebound at Magic Round

Warriors coach Andrew Webster has admitted the team is “down on confidence” following their fourth straight loss. They suffered a…
Kiwi snooker legend Dene O’Kane dead at 61

Kiwi snooker legend Dene O’Kane dead at 61

New Zealand snooker legend Dene O’Kane has died in Auckland. The 61-year-old became a household name as a quarterfinalist in…
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