Paddon's shock at death
Kiwi Hayden Paddon has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo rally after the death of a spectator.
Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh
5:11 PM A resurgent Black Caps side have Bangladesh on the ropes in Christchurch.
The Coaster who didn't coast
Life will never be the same after winning the Boston Marathon, they say. Not for this Kiwi.
Heart problem to sevens heaven
Less than three years ago Trael Joass was having heart surgery. Now he's in the All Blacks Sevens squad.
Aaron Smith's partner in gaffe
Auckland Nines uses a picture of All Blacks star's partner as the face of their 'singles zone'.
Bangladesh in rebuild mode
Trent Boult and Tim Southee force Bangladesh into rebuild mode after aggressive partnership.
Dropped for 'gorilla' remark
Commentator axed from Australian Open for an " inadvertent" comment about Venus Williams.
Time of Luke Woodcock's life
Just short of his 35th birthday, Luke Woodcock can't stop plundering runs for Wellington.
Shock as Winiata axed
Manawatu sports people are shocked after Selica Winiata was not selected for the national women's sevens team.
Warriors get heavyweight help
Kiwi Boxing champion Joseph Parker agrees to be club's waterboy at Auckland Nines.
Classic a chance to learn for Bond
Double Olympic gold medalist rower Hamish Bond is taking another big leap in the cycling world by riding at the NZ Cyclic Classic.
Football strikes on rugby's turf
Rugby put NZ on the world sport map, but image problems are driving the kids away.
Phoenix seek perfect week
The Wellington Phoenix could find themselves in the A-League top if they can beat the Brisbane Roar on Saturday.
Djokovic dumped out in epic
Uzbek wild card takes down the Aussie Open defending champ in mammoth five-setter.
Hayne: Johnson tops charts in nines
Code-swapping star has no doubt about who is the most exciting nines player to watch.
Bouchard bows out
​Coco Vandeweghe stormed back from the brink to defeat Eugenie Bouchard in a gruelling clash at the Australian Open.
Singh, Dhoni smash England, win series
Veterans power India to ODI series victory with an impressive 256-run partnership.
Alibaba riches for the Olympics
Chinese e-commerce giant teams with the IOC in an estimated $420m sponsorship deal.
Haggerty rates Bond cycling experience
Southland cyclist Josh Haggerty enjoyed the experience of riding with rowing star Hamish Bond.
US uni dream on line at camp
Wellington will host six United States university football (soccer) coaches as they examine prospective Kiwi recruits.
Is Kane Williamson our greatest?
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Kane Williamson or Martin Crowe? Debate for our greatest batsman heats up.
Chiefs losing a star in Cruden
OPINION: Before Aaron Cruden arrived, the Chiefs had made the playoffs twice in 16 years. Since then, they haven't missed them.
Hello Chiefs, we need to talk
OPINION: I've loved you since Super Rugby started in 1996, but what have you done now?
Fresh look for women's sevens
Eight new players have scored New Zealand women's sevens contracts for the 2017 season.
Ish Sodhi just doing his job
His love for the game had gone stale. In the Big Bash League, free of pressure, Ish Sodhi found it again.
Cricketer's impressive juggling act
Southland Cricket Association groundsman Jason Osborne doubles as key Hawke Cup player.Â
Ball-by-ball: Black Caps v Bangladesh
The second test between the Black Caps and Bangladesh a ball-at-a-time at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
US uni dream on line at camp
Wellington will host six United States university football (soccer) coaches as they examine prospective Kiwi recruits.
Wanderers enter last chance saloon
For Hamilton Wanderers on Sunday, Bill McKinlay Park might as well be the last chance saloon.
Trio depart Tasman
Tasman United coach Richard Anderson believes he has sufficient personnel to see out the season despite saying goodbye to three players.
Rugger or footie - what's best?
Five reasons each way as football encroaches on rugby's NZ sporting supremacy.
Slater to return in Storm NRL trials
Fullback is training well and is set to make his return after a year out injured.
Hayne: Johnson is the best
Code-swapping star has no doubt about who is the most exciting nines player to watch.
Wiki to 'save his words' at 9s
Former Kiwis captain won't be barking orders at age 44 as he catches his breath on return to the Warriors.
NZ owners 'weren't compatible'
Bradford coach quits the club after first meeting with its new Kiwi owners, Andrew Chalmers and Graham Lowe.
'Greek Freak' to start in NBA All-Star Game
Milwaukee Bucks' phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo will be one of six first-time starters at next month's NBA All-Star Game.
Giants 'close' to appointing new coach
Phill Jones says the Nelson Giants are close to announcing a successor to former coach Tim Fanning.
Sixers destroy hapless Bullets
The top-of-the-table 36ers have made light work of the bottom-placed Brisbane Bullets.
Henare happy to have new closer
After buzzer-beating winner, Breakers head coach says clutch play of new point-guard has solved a key issue.
Kiwis struggling in Australia
Final three Kiwis eliminated from the Australian Amateur, while just two sit in the top 30 at Australasian PGA q-school.
Open entry beckons in Wellington
Asia-Pacific Amateur winner in Wellington to gain entry to British Open, US Masters.
Beauty picked over golf talent
No sign of our Lydia as US magazine prefers looks over talent to highlight women's game.
Southern Steel not horsing around
Southern Steel partake in usual training as they look to set the pace in the 2017 national netball league.
Huge test awaits Silver Ferns
The Silver Ferns go from no netball in months to a summer Quad Series opener against Australia.
Southland in for 'Super Sunday'
The new elite national netball league's 'Super Sundays' will provide new opportunities for teams and fans.
Taumaunu named high performance director
The former Silver Ferns coach will oversee Central Netball's high performance programme.
Bouchard bows out
​Coco Vandeweghe stormed back from the brink to defeat Eugenie Bouchard in a gruelling clash at the Australian Open.
Serena serve forces apology
"Are you serious?" Tennis star not impressed by questions over her "scrappy" performance.
Venus 'guerrilla', not 'gorilla'
Commentator apologises saying he was misunderstood in describing tennis star's on-court tactics.
Nadal smashes Baghdatis
Rafa Nadal storms into third round of Australian Open with demolition of former finalist Marcos Baghdatis.
Adelaide aims for cycling world champs
The world road cycling championships may return to Australia in 2020.
The game of kings
John-Paul Clarkin calls Princes William and Harry his friends - it's just one of the perks of being a professional polo player.
Squash courts for Auckland landmarks
Playing a game of squash, with the Rangitoto Island as a backdrop is about to become reality.
Record-setter Stairmand aiming for the big time
Raglan surfer Billy Stairmand has written himself into the New Zealand record-books, and is now striving to show his wares to the world.
First time back after horror crash
Truck racer Dave West returns to Invercargill's Teretonga Park 12 months on from horror crash.
Riverton driver takes on challenge
Riverton Formula Ford driver Ethan Anderson searches for more points at Teretonga Park.
Leitch reflects on special place
Invercargill driver Brendon Leitch has vivid memories of his early days at Teretonga Park.
Punters shopping around in Wellington Cup
Clarify takes good form into battle against big hitters in Wellington Cup.
All black for cup day judges
Hurricanes' partners make their debuts as Fashion in the Field selectors.
Karaka - the source of excitement and racetrack legends
New Zealand Bloodstock is the source of racetrack legends.
Tyson teaches ear-biting
Rapper Chris Brown takes on controversial former heavyweight boxing champ as trainer for Soulja Boy fight.
Spurs star steals team-mate's ball
Kawhi Leonard takes matters into his own hands against the Denver Nuggets.
Westbrook triple-bounce trey
OKC Thunder star finds his range in an epic MVP duel with Rockets rival James Harden.
Steph Curry can't believe it
A gravity-defying switch hand reverse lay-up leaves NBA star staring at his hands in disbelief.