McIlroy big for Buller
Buller's Blair McIlroy is one of most dedicated rugby players in the Heartland Championships, on and off the field.
Crusaders sign Ennor
He's only played three Mitre 10 Cup games, but Canterbury utility Braydon Ennor has secured a Super Rugby contract.
Danke thanks Martins with another win
New Zealand's busiest racehorse thrives on his hectic schedule.
Pulu, Tupou back for Counties
Two of the Steelers' key players are back in time to take on Canterbury for the Shield.
Silver Ferns relishing English challenge
England have proven to be a stronger challenge for the Silver Ferns than many expected, but the team is embracing it as a positive.
Nyika reveals split with coach
Kiwi boxer left training alone in car parks prior to AIBA world championships after parting ways with long-time coach.
Gallen wants all or nothing
Paul Gallen calls for the NRL to revert back to using bunker to make calls on general play.
Smooth start for Abercrombie
After putting on some muscle in the off-season, the Breakers' star small forward measured up at the Blitz in Victoria.
Canes' crowds up 20 per cent
Super Rugby is making a shift back to the halcyon days of 20 years ago.
Calling out Rogan's haka hate
OPINION: A Māori honour thrown back in the Tall Blacks' faces by Fear Factor host can't go unchallenged.
Plenty for Hansen to mull
OPINION: Questions keep coming as All Blacks' imperfections dog them in 2017, writes Richard Knowler.
Rugby's burning questions
Here come the resurgent Springboks, a side that could manage just four wins from 12 tests in 2016. What do the All Blacks have to do to beat them?
Pulu, Tupou back for Counties
Two of the Steelers' key players are back in time to take on Canterbury for the Shield.
Crusaders sign Ennor
He's only played three Mitre 10 Cup games, but Canterbury utility Braydon Ennor has secured a Super Rugby contract.
Top AB props gone
Between them Owen Franks and Joe Moody have played 130 tests. Injuries will prevent them earning any more this year.
Du Plessis to captain in all formats
Faf du Plessis has been appointed as South Africa's one-day captain.
Bond England's Ashes weapon
A short-term deal to coach England's bowlers in the Ashes looks too good for Shane Bond to refuse.
Northern Districts reveal new boss
Northern Districts Cricket name Ben MacCormack as their new chief executive.
World XI arrives in Pakistan
Kiwi cricketer Grant Elliott among the players to touch down in Lahore for the upcoming T20 series.
Parker vows to smash Fury
Kiwi heavyweight claims he's in the best shape of his life and wants to "punish" Fury in the WBO title defence.
World Cup hacking worries
England ban players and staff from using public wi-fi networks and ask Fifa for cyber security at World Cup in Russia.
Manager sacked after four EPL games
Crystal Palace's Frank de Boer axed after losing to Chris Wood's Burnley with Roy Hodgson set to replace him.
New recruits bring more competition
Cory Chettleburgh and Brian Kaltack add more depth to Tasman United squad.
Wood winner 'great finish'
All Whites star scores the match-winning goal just three minutes into his EPL home debut for Burnley.
Gallen wants all or nothing
Paul Gallen calls for the NRL to revert back to using bunker to make calls on general play.
NZ winger set to miss World Cup
Jordan Kahu's end of season surgery is likely to rule him out of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
'Grow up' coaches told
Coaches Flanagan and Barrett to get breach notices for blasting referees, as NRL chief says it's time to stop blaming officials.
Greymouth's Griffin now a Knight
From one coal capital to another - Greymouth rugby league product off to Newcastle.
Smooth start for Abercrombie
After putting on some muscle in the off-season, the Breakers' star small forward measured up at the Blitz in Victoria.
Breakers go 2-1 in Australia
Paul Henare's men rounded out their ANBL pre-season tournament in Victoria with a victory over the Adelaide 36ers.
Tayla's nod to mum Tania Dalton
Former Silver Fern inspiring from above as her teen daughter stamps her mark on schools basketball in Auckland.
Webster to play in Germany
Young Tall Blacks standout Tai Webster is taking his talents to Germany for his first pro hoops gig.
Airport eyes golf club land grab
Expansion plans could see Wellington's Miramar club lose nine of its 18 holes.
Anzac spirit in Masters chase
A golden ticket to Augusta and Carnoustie beckons for 10 New Zealanders and six Australians at Royal Wellington.
Resurgent Ko falls just short
Kiwi golfer's rotten run at an end, but victory remains elusive as Lexi Thompson steps up in Indianapolis.
Recap: Lydia Ko final round
Resurgent Kiwi golf star plays the final round of the Indianapolis Tech Championship on the LPGA Tour.
Silver Ferns relishing English challenge
England have proven to be a stronger challenge for the Silver Ferns than many expected, but the team is embracing it as a positive.
Wilkins: Males tough to combat
"It's a lot more aerial than what it is in the female game. It's a completely different style....''
Strong end to dominant season
Lincoln Netball Club's (LNC) Senior A Team finished an unbeaten season on a high note, taking home the Selwyn Netball Finals trophy for the fifth time on Saturday.
England may have found key to beating NZ
There's a real confidence in the England camp after beating the Silver Ferns.
Nadal wins third US Open title
World No 1 puts on an emphatic show of tennis mastery to win his 16th major title in straight sets.
Recap: Nadal wins US Open
Tennis world No 1 takes care of business in New York with a straight sets win to be crowned US Open champ.
Venus pipped in US Open final
Big payday for Kiwi tennis ace despite losing to former world champion's tem.
Nyika reveals split with coach
Kiwi boxer left training alone in car parks prior to AIBA world championships after parting ways with long-time coach.
LA cleared for 2028 Olympics
IOC's evaluation commission gives Los Angeles the thumbs up - and billions of dollars.
Haye urges Parker to stay patient
British boxing star David Haye says Parker needs to keep a cool head against awkward Hughie Fury and mustn't get frustrated.
Marquez wins with last lap pass
MotoGP standings all tied up at the top as Marc Marquez wins a soaking San Marino Grand Prix.
McLaughlin banks on fast Frenchman
The Supercars season heats up from next weekend when the endurance rounds begin at Sandown.
Pitstop Diary: 'No need for Paddon panic'
OPINION: Hayden Paddon remains a class act despite WRC Spain benching, writes Benjamin Carrell.
Paddon: We will not give up
Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon speaks out after 'poor year' leads to demotion.
Irving praises 'awesome' LeBron
Former Cavaliers guard offers some kind words as he puts to bed speculation on why he traded to the Celtics.
No love for LeBron in Kyrie farewell
NBA star Kyrie Irving's trade to Celtics from Cleveland is finalised.
Bartender fakes his way to ringside
UK boxing fan poses as Mayweather security to bluff his way to the third row, and a mad run of celebrity selfies.
$1.2m bet on Mayweather
The big money is on the boxer, but the majority of bets are on UFC star Conor McGregor.