Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh
Tim Southee makes the breakthrough as Bangladesh chase 252 for victory.
Broom goes boom in Nelson
5 min ago Neil Broom's maiden century lays the foundation as Black Caps set Bangladesh 252 for victory.
Pay props to stay home
OPINION: Forget the fancy-dan backs, NZ Rugby needs to flash its cash at front-rowers, writes Tony Smith.
Bonus points 'will help Lions'
Lions will play more attacking rugby thanks to change, says defence coach Andy Farrell.
Australia in box seat
3:26 PM Captain Steve Smith leads the way as Australia close in on Pakistan's first innings total.
Quiz: Know Your Sport '16 - Cycling
New Zealand's cycling team couldn't match expectations at the Rio Olympics, but what do you remember about the year?
Fury finally credits Parker
Bizarre tweet acknowledges WBO title win - maybe it's a quiet jab for cousin Hughie's looming challenge.
Kiwis set for Sydney-Hobart crown
New Zealand boat Giacomo is waiting nervously to see if she has won race.
Tough Supercars road for de Silvestro
The first fulltime female Supercars driver in 32 years will find it a tough ask.
Wiggins exits to doubts
OPINION: It's a hugely underwhelming finish for the great British cyclist, writes Tom Cary.
Phoenix coaching saga drags on
Another week goes by without a permanent replacement for Ernie Merrick as Wellington Phoenix coach.
White moves into coaching
Kiwi prop had his Irish test career ended by concussion, but now he's landed backroom role at Connacht.
Firebirds keep playoff hopes alive
The Wellington Firebirds will keep a settled line up for their must-win clash against Northern Districts on Friday night.
Faumuina heads to France
All Blacks prop signs with Toulouse but still hopes to play against British & Irish Lions.
America's Cup awaits Hobart line winner
Australia might be getting back into yachting's greatest race if Anthony Bell has his way.
Mickey Rourke to box at 64
Hollywood star in training for Russian fight despite fixing cloud still hanging over his last fight.
Haas asks for wildcard
Tommy Haas wants to start his last year on the circuit in Auckland next month.
NFL guards get shotguns
Only in America - rookie quarterback gives his front line customised firearms as Christmas presents.
Wiggins exits to doubts
OPINION: It's a hugely underwhelming finish for the great British cyclist, writes Tom Cary.
Christmas Day sport, yes or no?
Should we have sport on Christmas Day? Logan Savory and Joseph Pearson debate the topic.
Faumuina heads to France
All Blacks prop signs with Toulouse but still hopes to play against British & Irish Lions.
England will pay ABs to play
OPINION: Appetite to see the ABs at Twickenham will force an RFU concession, writes Paul Cully.
5 worth watching in 2017
Hanging out for a bit of code? Here's five rugby players to get excited about in 2017.
Top rugby questions of 2017
There are some intriguing questions for rugby in 2017. Aaron Goile sifts through them.
Scorecard: Black Caps v Bangladesh
The scorecard from the second ODI between the Black Caps and Bangladesh, at Saxton Oval in Nelson.
Ball-by-ball: Black Caps v Bangladesh
The second ODI between the Black Caps and Bangladesh a ball-at-a-time at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
Commentator on health leave
Channel Nine confirm Mark Nicholas won't be behind microphone at MCG as he tries to sort out double scare.
Broom goes boom in Nelson
Neil Broom's maiden century lays the foundation as Black Caps set Bangladesh 252 for victory.
Paul Gascoigne in hospital after fight
The troubled former England footballer suffered a head injury in a fracas at a London hotel.
Americas to host Fifa World Cup?
US, Canada and Mexico are considering a joint bid for the 2026 football tournament.
Fifa members back bigger World Cup
Football federations back president's plan for tournament to swell from 32 nations to 48 - but there's a catch.
Victory wallop Mariners
Melbourne dominant in emphatic win over Central Coast but Besart Berisha's wait for record-breaking goal continues.
Ben Henry on life after league
"I just thought it's no use doing this over and over again to start back a square one."
Hodkinson's unorthodox approach
Trent Hodkinson has been a no-show on the Newcastle pre-season training paddock.
Bogut bags big foul
Andrew Bogut's NBA return didn't go to script with a big call made him the centre of attention.
Carter impresses Breakers
Breakers coach Paul Henare is confident Paul Carter understands the club's values.
Adams scores 15 in OKC win
Russell Westbrook records his 15th triple-double as OKC Thunder defeat the Miami Heat.
NBA's underhand free-thrower
Houston rookie brings back a sight rarely seen in the NBA, the underhanded free throw.
Trump tees off with Tiger
Donald Trump has taken a break from preparing to take office to have a round of golf with Tiger Woods.
Abuse claims after resignation
Woman who battled for gender equality at Manawatu Golf Club resigns after abusive messages.
Tiger is 'Mac Daddy Santa'
Bare-chested with his goatee dyed white, golf star gets into the Christmas spirit with bizarre photo.
Quiz: Know your sport 2016 - netball
An up and down year for NZ netball as the trans-Tasman champs played for the last time. How well did you follow netball in 2016?
Puzzles and no phone
Silver Fern Casey Kopua remembers simple holidays in a one-room bach at the Mount. She's after more of the same this year.
The tallest Fern's tale
2017 sees Kelly Jury, the 1.92m tall Silver Fern, making her team debut against some serious global talent.
Haas asks for wildcard
Tommy Haas wants to start his last year on the circuit in Auckland next month.
Finalists decided in Te Anau
Rubin Statham and Marcus Daniell set to scrap it out for the 2016 Te Anau Invitational title.
Stosur backs Williams for record
At 32, Sam Stosur admits she is starting to feel her age against the young guns of women's tennis.
'Man against beast...that's all there is to it'
Fred Parker started his rodeo career in nappies, and he reckons he'll finish it in nappies too.
America's Cup awaits Hobart line winner
Australia might be getting back into yachting's greatest race if Anthony Bell has his way.
NFL guards get shotguns
Only in America - rookie quarterback gives his front line customised firearms as Christmas presents.
Mickey Rourke to box at 64
Hollywood star in training for Russian fight despite fixing cloud still hanging over his last fight.
Ahmed to contest Toyota Racing Series
At just 16-years-old, Enaam Ahmed has a bright future in the sport.
Rees triumphant at Whanganui
Bay of Plenty's Tony Rees triumphant at Whanganui's famous Cemetery Circuit.
Hunterville's secret legend dies
Bruce Wilson, mechanic of legendary Kiwi Formula One driver Chris Amon, died days before his story hit shelves.
French karter replaces Norris in TRS
Jean Baptiste Simmenauer, the current French karting champion, will take over the seat vacated by Lando Norris in the Toyota Racing Series.
Felton Road en route to Ellerslie
Karaka Million calling after Felton Road wins Ellerslie 2-year-old race.
Bureaucracy catches up with the Glenorchy Races...again...
"It's pretty frustrating. When you're getting a bit older you don't like all these rules." Bruce Douglas
Faceplants and helmet punches
NFL game gets ugly with a cheerleader taken out before an angry player takes a swing.
Adams groin kick at No 1
The moment NZ flinched in pain rates as the worst blow from the boot of NBA star Draymond Green.
Giant heads guy v 'Sweatermom'
Crowd challenge for best in the stands reaches new heights as basketball fans dance off defeat.
LeBron: King of handshakes
The NBA-champion Cavs are always striving for excellence, even in their pre-game routine.