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NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings

NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings

Parker Jackson-Cartwright won the point-guard battle with Kendric Davis, drilling six three-pointers - including the sealer - as the NZ Breakers beat the Kings.

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

The Newcastle Jets have fought through torrential rain to beat Auckland FC 2-1 in the A-League Men and move off the bottom of the table.

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby

Wellington have snapped a two-game losing run with an important 2-1 win over Adelaide United ahead of the New Zealand derby.

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Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

Feral cats on list as New Zealand toughens conservation

Feral cats on list as New Zealand toughens conservation

New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 strategy to rid the country of invasive mammals is adding feral cats to its target species list.

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

Corica slams Auckland after battling 1-1 draw with Roar

Corica slams Auckland after battling 1-1 draw with Roar

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica hasn’t held back in his assessment of his side’s performance in a 1-1 ALM draw with Brisbane.

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Sawyer strike lifts Bulls over Phoenix in ALM

Sawyer strike lifts Bulls over Phoenix in ALM

Sawyer strike lifts Bulls over Phoenix in ALM

Sawyer strike lifts Bulls over Phoenix in ALM

Substitute Harry Sawyer's late strike has lifted Macarthur to a hard-fought 1-0 A-League Men win over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium.

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Nine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.

Venus to start at 45 in NZ as Australian Open looms

Venus to start at 45 in NZ as Australian Open looms

Venus to start at 45 in NZ as Australian Open looms

Venus to start at 45 in NZ as Australian Open looms

Venus Williams is to start her 33rd straight season in women's tennis at the Auckland Classic, with another Australian Open appearance a possibility at 45.

Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

Wellington A-League star reveals scary cancer battle

In-form Phoenix wingback Carlo Armiento says he had to take time away from the A-League last season after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.

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Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga's Katoa taken to hospital

New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.

Church saves Jillaroos in narrow win over Kiwi Ferns

Abbi Church had huge boots to fill on debut for Australia at No.1 in the absence of Tamika Upton but starred in a 10-4 Pacific Cup win over the Kiwi Ferns.

Auckland beat Reds, but will sweat fitness of captain

Auckland have overcome the loss of captain Hiroki Sakai to defeat Adelaide at home, with Louis Verstraete scoring the match-winner.

Reunited never felt so good for Nicholls in New Zealand

New Zealand No.1 Apii Nicholls had to spend months away from her son to play NRLW in recent years. The Warriors' return has made her a reinvigorated force.

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Kiwis don't want to let Pacific title chance slip again

After a last-ditch loss to Tonga meant New Zealand missed the 2024 Pacific Championships final, Kiwis ace Dylan Brown is determined history doesn't repeat.

Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

Two-time Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton will miss Australia's date against New Zealand with a calf injury, but the No.1 is hoping to play the Pacific Cup final.

Diamonds delighted but injury sours Cup celebrations

A serious knee injury to Sunday Aryang has taken the shine off the Diamonds' celebrations after reclaiming the Constellation Cup in an unusual new format.

Diamonds claim Constellation Cup in extra-time thriller

The Diamonds have won a post-game mini-match to bring home the Constellation Cup after the Silver Ferns levelled the series with a game-four victory.

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

Diamonds determined to end NZ hoodoo and bring Cup home

The Diamonds want to crack their first win in New Zealand since 2021 and bring the Constellation Cup back to Australia.

Silver Ferns dominate Diamonds in third Cup battle

Following news their coach Noeline Taurua will be reinstated, the Silver Ferns have shocked Australia in game three of the Constellation Cup netball series.

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