Latham 450, Sri Lanka 909

Tom Latham brings up his eighth test century against Sri Lanka at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Black Caps opener scores nearly half as many runs as Sri Lanka over two tests, completing dream fortnight with the bat.

Bancroft booed in cricket return

Cameron Bancroft of the Scorchers signs autographs in Sydney before Christmas.

Cameron Bancroft's much-anticipated return to cricket began with boos, and ended three balls later.

Black Caps rout Sri Lanka video

Black Caps paceman Trent Boult celebrates the first breakthrough on the final day of the Hagley Oval test against Sri Lanka.

NZ take just 10 minutes to mop up the visitors' tail and score a fourth successive test series victory.

India finish off Australia video

India's captain Virat Kohli celebrates the dismissal of Pat Cummins on Sunday.

It took just five overs on Sunday for India to move 2-1 up in the series.

Jon Jones makes winning return

Jon Jones, left, celebrates as the referee raises his arms after he defeated Alexander Gustafsson in the UFC men's light ...

Former champion back from failed drugs test to beat Alexander Gustafsson by TKO.

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Paine eagerly awaiting Smith, Warner

Steve Smith, left, David Warner, centre, and Tim Paine, right, could soon be reunited once the first two's bans expire.

The Australian captain rolls out the welcome mat for the banned pair following another sub-standard batting performance in the third Test.

ND double up against Otago video

Northern Knights bowler, right, celebrates after taking a wicket against the Otago Volts on Sunday.

Both Northern Districts teams walked away with Super Smash wins from Alexandra on Sunday.

Breakers out-muscled in loss

Adelaide 36ers player Daniel Johnson, left, and New Zealand Breakers player Patrick Richard contest possession on Sunday.

New Zealand battered on the boards by a hungry Adeliade 36ers team.

Young Kiwi impresses Venus

Venus Williams was impressed with Paige Hourigan.

Paige Hourigan blew Venus Williams with how well she hit against her on Sunday.

Daisy's inspiring hoops journey video

North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is chasing her wheelchair basketball dreams on both sides of the Tasman.

North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is putting the ability into disability on her remarkable basketball journey.

Record catches Kane on hop video

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says a key reason for his side's success in test cricket has been various people ...

Kane Williamson's test squad write themselves into New Zealand Cricket record books, but the skipper was initially unaware.

Getting his Larsen to gear

Which one's Dibbly? Cricket legends and key members of New Zealand's medium pace attack of the 1990s Chris Harris, left, ...

He can pick the best cricket players in the country, but what are Gavin Larsen's top picks for his career highlights?

Softball siblings back on diamond video

Siblings Joe Jr and Danica Ferriso have achieved the rare distinction of both being picked to play softball for New Zealand.

They hung up their gloves, but now softball siblings are back playing for New Zealand

Aussie cricket's year from hell

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 24: Steven Smith (capt) and Cameron Bancroft (L)  of Australia during day 3 of the 3rd ...

OPINION: Sandpaper, brain explosions, T20 silverware and more, here's what mattered most in 2018.

Wozniacki's arthritis mission

Caroline Wozniacki is the top seed for the ASB Classic.

Tennis world No 3 plans to do what she can in the battle against incurable rheumatoid arthritis.

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Aussie cricket's year from hell

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 24: Steven Smith (capt) and Cameron Bancroft (L)  of Australia during day 3 of the 3rd ...

OPINION: Sandpaper, brain explosions, T20 silverware and more, here's what mattered most in 2018.

Why the Six Nations is best video

OPINION: When Ireland play England early next year it will be essential viewing, writes Paul Cully.

World Rugby's bloodied hands

Leadfoots and shot puts

Rugby

Fans 'mad' at Fiji wedding trip

Julian Savea (right) took leave from Toulon to attend brother Ardie's wedding.

Toulon rugby fans angry at Julian Savea for attending brother Ardie's wedding in Fiji.

Cheika time-bomb ticking video

When coaches, like Michael Cheika, react with outrage at innnocent questions it's a sign all is not well.

OPINION: All the signs point toward a World Cup humiliation for the Wallabies, writes Phil Gifford.

Sir Bill, UK rugby's latest Knight

Bill Beaumont with Prince Williams during the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Beaumont was team ...

Bill Beaumont and Alastair Cook recognised in the Queen’s UK New Year’s honours list.

The remotest rugby team: Our pride video

East Coast's squad arriving for one light training session, the only one they can run through together during a typical week.

Players don't think twice when travelling for NZ's most isolated rugby team, who lose every week.

Cricket

Record catches Kane on hop video

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says a key reason for his side's success in test cricket has been various people ...

Kane Williamson's test squad write themselves into New Zealand Cricket record books, but the skipper was initially unaware.

Getting his Larsen to gear

Which one's Dibbly? Cricket legends and key members of New Zealand's medium pace attack of the 1990s Chris Harris, left, ...

He can pick the best cricket players in the country, but what are Gavin Larsen's top picks for his career highlights?

Martin Guptill finds form

Martin Guptill led the Aces to victory with an unbeaten 71.

Opening batsman ready to fire for the Black Caps after leading Auckland to victory.

Cricket family in mourning

Ruth and Andrew Strauss attend Wimbledon in 2014.

Ruth Strauss, 46, is survived by husband and former England captain Andrew Strauss and their two boys.

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ND double up against Otago

Both Northern Districts teams walked away with Super Smash wins from Alexandra on Sunday.

Football

Rampant Liverpool nine clear

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino scores his side's second goal of the game against Arsenal, during their English Premier ...

Liverpool overwhelmed Arsenal's meek challenge at Anfield to claim a ninth straight EPL win.

Draw defines Phoenix quality

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi, right, and Wellington Phoenix's Alex Rufer tussle for possession on Friday night.

Phoenix's reputation further enhanced as they make an equal of the Victory in Melbourne.

Recap: Phoenix v Victory

Wellington Phoenix's Sarpreet Singh and Roy Krishna have been the difference on attack for the club in late 2018.

The Nix nab a point in Melbourne following David Williams' wonder strike.

Roar coach Aloisi resigns

John Aloisi has resigned as coach of the Brisbane Roar.

A 4-1 loss to the Wellington Phoenix was the final straw for Brisbane's coach.

League

Joey Johns treated for seizures

Andrew Johns: "I'm seeing the right doctors and they are doing all the tests and have got me on medication."

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has revealed he's being treated for seizures.

Johnson let down team-mates video

Shaun Johnson would have been the Warriors' highest paid player if he'd stayed with the club next season.

OPINION: Shaun Johnson's huge salary led to his exit from the Warriors, wrote David Long.

NRL stardom to the edge, and back

After years in Australia and England, former NRL star Paul Whatuira is returning to New Zealand.

"I gain strength through vulnerability." It's wisdom Paul Whatuira almost died for.

Sport's naughty and nice revealed

Serena Williams was totally, utterly, wonderfully nice in 2018.

OPINION: So which sports personalities were naughty and nice? Read this list and check it twice.

Basketball

Breakers out-muscled in loss

Adelaide 36ers player Daniel Johnson, left, and New Zealand Breakers player Patrick Richard contest possession on Sunday.

New Zealand battered on the boards by a hungry Adeliade 36ers team.

Daisy's inspiring hoops journey video

North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is chasing her wheelchair basketball dreams on both sides of the Tasman.

North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is putting the ability into disability on her remarkable basketball journey.

Adams notches double-double

Steven Adams and Russell Westbrook combined to lead the OKC Thunder home in Phoenix.

Big Kiwi helps the short-handed OKC Thunder to a bounceback victory in Phoenix.

Agent 97's not-so-secret plan

Jarrad Weeks is on a roll for the Breakers that he says is a product of hard work and a competitive environment.

Jarrad Weeks finds career-best form to lead Breakers' NBL resurgence.

Golf

Golf star jailed for poaching

Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa was arrested with his caddie in a protected reserve.

Rifle, binoculars, empty cartridges and dead game found in "suspicious" truck in protected Indian reserve.

Thomas Bjørn gets Ryder Cup butt tattoo

Thomas Bjorn is unlikely to forget his side's famous 2018 victory over the USA in the Ryder Cup now he has the score ...

Thomas Bjørn gets needled over a promise he now rues.

NZ's LPGA one-hit wonder

New Zealand's Lydia Ko has no home tournament to play in for the time being, with organisers forced to axe to 2018 and ...

In 2017 the NZ Women's Open was added to the LPGA Tour. One year later, it was gone.

'Burnt out' Cambo reignites flame video

Michael Campbell is back in business as a professional golfer.

Michael Campbell ends self-imposed pro golfing exile to play the 100th NZ Open.

Netball

Men's netballers demand equality

Interest in men's netball is on the rise in New Zealand, but opportunities are limited at the elite level due to the ...

If World Rugby adopted a similar stance there'd be outrage, so why won't netball's governing body recognise male netballers?

Long road back for Katrina

Former captain Katrina Rore has missed selection in the Silver Ferns' Quad Series squad.

Anna Harrison hopes former Silver Ferns team-mate Katrina Rore has been given a constructive reason for her omission.

Rore: World Cup still the goal

Katrina Rore admits she needs to work on her consistency.

Katrina Rore has opened up about her shock omission from the Silver Ferns.

Emotional Kopua has unfinished business video

Casey Kopua wiped away tears while speaking about her return to the Silver Ferns.

Defender fights back tears while speaking about what it means to be a Silver Fern once more.

Tennis

Young Kiwi impresses Venus

Venus Williams was impressed with Paige Hourigan.

Paige Hourigan blew Venus Williams with how well she hit against her on Sunday.

Wozniacki's arthritis mission

Caroline Wozniacki is the top seed for the ASB Classic.

Tennis world No 3 plans to do what she can in the battle against incurable rheumatoid arthritis.

ASB Classic: Meet the Seeds

Julia Goerges will be looking to be the first back to back winner of the women's ASB Classic since Eleni Daniilidou in 2004.

Everything you wanted to know about who's playing at the women's ASB Classic.

Venus Williams' NZ mission video

The volunteers from the ASB Classic have become friends with Venus Williams because of her welcoming nature.

In what could be Venus Williams' last trip to New Zealand, she has just one thing on her mind.

combat sports

Jones plays victim card in UFC drama

​Jon Jones' abnormal drug test saw the UFC move this weekend's card from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

Controversial former champ defends role in UFC's decision to move entire card from Las Vegas to LA.

Parker's world ranking firms

He may have lost his WBO title but top Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has done enough to stay in the heavyweight conversation.

Latest win keeps former champ in elite mix while fellow Kiwi heavyweight Junior Fa continues his climb.

How Whyte's win hits Parker video

Dillian Whyte celebrates knocking out Derek Chisora as the referee stops their heavyweight fight in the 11th round in London.

Kiwi eager to return to Britain but there's plenty at play after another heavyweight result.

Whyte KO's Chisora in epic video

Dillian Whyte celebrates knocking out Dereck Chisora as the referee stops the fight.

Dillian Whyte has knocked out Dereck Chisora in their heavyweight boxing showdown in London.

Racing

One last hurrah

Stratford Racing Club hosted its 29th December 2018 meeting. With the proposed changes to racing this could be the final ...

Hundreds turned out on Saturday with gazebos, deck chairs, and a chilly bin full of cold beverages to enjoy what might be Stratford's last race day. 

Raceway financially independent

Binh Do, and Kim Do, 5, cheer on their horse at the Christmas race meeting at Phar Lap Raceway on Friday.

Phar Lap Raceway, which has been recommended for closure, can sustain itself financially, club treasurer says.

MP: BYO alcohol a 'Kiwi tradition' video

A glass of wine or beer in the sun with some chips and dip is a Kiwi tradition, says Chris Bishop.

MP Chris Bishop to introduce BYO alcohol at the races bill, saying it's as Kiwi as "chips and dip".

Champions of Seadown

Seadown has produced a number of champions and some are better known than others. Back, from left, Bob Mehrtens, Tom ...

Great Australasian race horse Phar Lap is not the only champion from a little rural area in South Canterbury.

Motorsport

Dixon: Death, danger and success video

Born Racer revels the close bonds Scott Dixon holds with wife Emma and daughters Poppy and Tilly.

Emma Davies-Dixon holds her breath. For a few brief yet agonising seconds - that feel like a lifetime - she fears her children have lost their father.

Hartley crashes into stardom video

Brendon Hartley walsk away from his Toro Rosso unscathed after a heavy crash during final practice for the Spanish ...

Gone but not forgotten - dumped Kiwi F1 driver rates in four of the top 10 crashes from 2018.

Birthday tribute for Schumi

Germany's Michael Schumacher's farewell thumb-up sign to Ferrari fans at the Monza racetrack in Italy in 2006.

Ferrari will mark Formula One hero Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday with a special tribute.

Motocross behind the iron curtain video

Gibbes was a stunt rider for the movie The Great Escape. He says Steve McQueen was a big showoff, but a nice guy all the ...

Visiting communist countries more dangerous than competing in them for motocross legend.

Other sports

Softball siblings back on diamond video

Siblings Joe Jr and Danica Ferriso have achieved the rare distinction of both being picked to play softball for New Zealand.

They hung up their gloves, but now softball siblings are back playing for New Zealand

Dream semi at Ally Pally

Michael van Gerwen made quick work of Ryan Joyce in the quarter-finals.

Two years after ending his run for a third straight title, Gary Anderson has the chance for revenge over Michael van Gerwen.

Baillie ran a fine race

Bill Baillie (right) Vern Walker (centre) and Olympic marathon bronze medallist Barry Magee fight it out in a cross ...

Phil Gifford remembers the late Olympian who lived life as he ran - always flat out.

NZ's bizarre pro wrestling world video

Action from the Impact Pro Wrestling, Nightmare Before Christmas 2018 event held at the Mount Eden War Memorial hall.

Men with names like Fury and Falcon, and women with names like Stacey "Just plain evil" Stewart. We check out suburban fight night.

aims games

Diver bows out a winner

Tauranga Intermediate principal Brian Diver watches on as his school’s basketball perform a haka in his honour during ...

Aims Games co-founder couldn't have scripted a better farewell with Tauranga Intermediate capturing basketball gold.

Watch: Day six highlights

Final day highlights from the AIMS Games in Tauranga.

All the action from the final day of the big event in Tauranga, which has drawn more than 10,000 competitors.

Limo ride for winners

Kamo Intermediate kids enjoy a limo ride, shouted by their parents, after their hockey win at the AIMS Games

Just a small school, so Piopio College students overjoyed with bronze medal.

Twins win gold medals

Kiana Stevenson, who helped Murray's Bay to the Anchor AIMS Games netball title, with her twin brother Bailey who won ...

Twins Kiana and Bailey win gold, as Murray's Bay Intermediate has great day at AIMS Games

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The Fumble

Curry now believes moon landing video

Steph Curry says he doesn't think people ever landed on the moon.

"I'm genuinely sorry for how that came across," NBA star Steph Curry says.

Curry's conspiracy theory video

Stephen Curry is the latest NBA player with conspiracy theories.

Warriors star Steph Curry joins long list of NBA conspiracy theorists.

Warriors give Green 'some time off'

Draymond Green Dared Kevin Durant To Leave Warriors! ” We Don’t Need You To Win”

Spat with Kevin Durant on ice as team-mate rival rested with a "lingering" toe injury.

Durant done with Warriors? video

Warriors star Kevin Durant was calling for the ball, but Draymond Green thought it better to go it alone. Trigger the spat.

NBA star "trying to move on" from altercation with team-mate Draymond Green, but they're still not talking.

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