Paine eagerly awaiting Smith, Warner
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
Both Northern Districts teams walked away with Super Smash wins from Alexandra on Sunday.
Young Kiwi impresses Venus
Paige Hourigan blew Venus Williams with how well she hit against her on Sunday.
Daisy's inspiring hoops journey
North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is putting the ability into disability on her remarkable basketball journey.
Record catches Kane on hop
Kane Williamson's test squad write themselves into New Zealand Cricket record books, but the skipper was initially unaware.
Getting his Larsen to gear
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
They hung up their gloves, but now softball siblings are back playing for New Zealand
Aussie cricket's year from hell
OPINION: Sandpaper, brain explosions, T20 silverware and more, here's what mattered most in 2018.
Wozniacki's arthritis mission
Tennis world No 3 plans to do what she can in the battle against incurable rheumatoid arthritis.
Aussie cricket's year from hell
OPINION: Sandpaper, brain explosions, T20 silverware and more, here's what mattered most in 2018.
Why the Six Nations is best
OPINION: When Ireland play England early next year it will be essential viewing, writes Paul Cully.
Fans 'mad' at Fiji wedding trip
Toulon rugby fans angry at Julian Savea for attending brother Ardie's wedding in Fiji.
Cheika time-bomb ticking
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 and Alastair Cook recognised in the Queen’s UK New Year’s honours list.
The remotest rugby team: Our pride
Players don't think twice when travelling for NZ's most isolated rugby team, who lose every week.
Record catches Kane on hop
Kane Williamson's test squad write themselves into New Zealand Cricket record books, but the skipper was initially unaware.
Getting his Larsen to gear
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
Opening batsman ready to fire for the Black Caps after leading Auckland to victory.
Cricket family in mourning
Ruth Strauss, 46, is survived by husband and former England captain Andrew Strauss and their two boys.
ND double up against Otago
Both Northern Districts teams walked away with Super Smash wins from Alexandra on Sunday.
Rampant Liverpool nine clear
Liverpool overwhelmed Arsenal's meek challenge at Anfield to claim a ninth straight EPL win.
Draw defines Phoenix quality
Phoenix's reputation further enhanced as they make an equal of the Victory in Melbourne.
Roar coach Aloisi resigns
A 4-1 loss to the Wellington Phoenix was the final straw for Brisbane's coach.
Joey Johns treated for seizures
Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has revealed he's being treated for seizures.
Johnson let down team-mates
OPINION: Shaun Johnson's huge salary led to his exit from the Warriors, wrote David Long.
NRL stardom to the edge, and back
"I gain strength through vulnerability." It's wisdom Paul Whatuira almost died for.
Sport's naughty and nice revealed
OPINION: So which sports personalities were naughty and nice? Read this list and check it twice.
Daisy's inspiring hoops journey
North Shore teen Daisy Eaglesome is putting the ability into disability on her remarkable basketball journey.
Adams notches double-double
Big Kiwi helps the short-handed OKC Thunder to a bounceback victory in Phoenix.
Golf star jailed for poaching
Rifle, binoculars, empty cartridges and dead game found in "suspicious" truck in protected Indian reserve.
NZ's LPGA one-hit wonder
In 2017 the NZ Women's Open was added to the LPGA Tour. One year later, it was gone.
'Burnt out' Cambo reignites flame
Michael Campbell ends self-imposed pro golfing exile to play the 100th NZ Open.
Men's netballers demand equality
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
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 has opened up about her shock omission from the Silver Ferns.
Emotional Kopua has unfinished business
Defender fights back tears while speaking about what it means to be a Silver Fern once more.
Young Kiwi impresses Venus
Paige Hourigan blew Venus Williams with how well she hit against her on Sunday.
Wozniacki's arthritis mission
Tennis world No 3 plans to do what she can in the battle against incurable rheumatoid arthritis.
ASB Classic: Meet the Seeds
Everything you wanted to know about who's playing at the women's ASB Classic.
Venus Williams' NZ mission
In what could be Venus Williams' last trip to New Zealand, she has just one thing on her mind.
Jones plays victim card in UFC drama
Controversial former champ defends role in UFC's decision to move entire card from Las Vegas to LA.
Parker's world ranking firms
Latest win keeps former champ in elite mix while fellow Kiwi heavyweight Junior Fa continues his climb.
How Whyte's win hits Parker
Kiwi eager to return to Britain but there's plenty at play after another heavyweight result.
Whyte KO's Chisora in epic
Dillian Whyte has knocked out Dereck Chisora in their heavyweight boxing showdown in London.
One last hurrah
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
Phar Lap Raceway, which has been recommended for closure, can sustain itself financially, club treasurer says.
MP: BYO alcohol a 'Kiwi tradition'
MP Chris Bishop to introduce BYO alcohol at the races bill, saying it's as Kiwi as "chips and dip".
Champions of Seadown
Great Australasian race horse Phar Lap is not the only champion from a little rural area in South Canterbury.
Dixon: Death, danger and success
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
Gone but not forgotten - dumped Kiwi F1 driver rates in four of the top 10 crashes from 2018.
Birthday tribute for Schumi
Ferrari will mark Formula One hero Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday with a special tribute.
Motocross behind the iron curtain
Visiting communist countries more dangerous than competing in them for motocross legend.
Softball siblings back on diamond
They hung up their gloves, but now softball siblings are back playing for New Zealand
Dream semi at Ally Pally
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
Phil Gifford remembers the late Olympian who lived life as he ran - always flat out.
NZ's bizarre pro wrestling world
Men with names like Fury and Falcon, and women with names like Stacey "Just plain evil" Stewart. We check out suburban fight night.
Diver bows out a winner
Aims Games co-founder couldn't have scripted a better farewell with Tauranga Intermediate capturing basketball gold.
Watch: Day six highlights
All the action from the final day of the big event in Tauranga, which has drawn more than 10,000 competitors.
Twins win gold medals
Twins Kiana and Bailey win gold, as Murray's Bay Intermediate has great day at AIMS Games
Curry now believes moon landing
"I'm genuinely sorry for how that came across," NBA star Steph Curry says.
Warriors give Green 'some time off'
Spat with Kevin Durant on ice as team-mate rival rested with a "lingering" toe injury.
Durant done with Warriors?
NBA star "trying to move on" from altercation with team-mate Draymond Green, but they're still not talking.