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Not ill-disciplined: Diamonds want clarity on NZ loss

Not ill-disciplined: Diamonds want clarity on NZ loss

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was left confused by a high penalty count in a defeat to the Silver Ferns, believing her side is far from ill-disciplined.

Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

The Diamonds are at risk of surrendering top spot on netball's world rankings for the first time since 2013, having suffered another loss to the Silver Ferns.

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Poll bump for National as voting begins in NZ election

Overseas voters, including those in Australia, can begin casting ballots in New Zealand's election after the leaders squared off in their final debate.

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Shooter seals Diamonds comeback for Constellation Cup

Shooter seals Diamonds comeback for Constellation Cup

Sunshine Coast Lightning goal shooter Donnell Wallam has been named for game two of the Constellation Cup, marking her first Diamonds game since 2024.

Tricky negotiations loom following New Zealand election

Tricky negotiations loom following New Zealand election

New Zealanders may be asking Santa for a government for Christmas, as polls indicate difficult negotiations loom after the November election.

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

New Zealand Breakers coach Gordie Herbert has questioned a decisive moving-screen call in the final 90 seconds of his side's 98-92 loss to Tasmania.

Brave new netball world as Silver Ferns stun Diamonds

Brave new netball world as Silver Ferns stun Diamonds

The Silver Ferns have overwhelmed the Diamonds for the perfect start to the Constellation Cup as New Zealand look to become netball's new No.1 team.

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Debutantes help City to late win, Sky Blues held

Debutantes help City to late win, Sky Blues held

Debutantes help City to late win, Sky Blues held

Debutantes help City to late win, Sky Blues held

A trio of new recruits have helped A-League Women champions Melbourne City pull off a come-from-behind win in Wellington, while Sydney FC Adelaide United drew.

Phoenix 'delighted' to mark 20 ALM years with victory

Phoenix 'delighted' to mark 20 ALM years with victory

Phoenix 'delighted' to mark 20 ALM years with victory

Phoenix 'delighted' to mark 20 ALM years with victory

Wellington have made a winning start to their 20th A-League Men season, thanks to goals from Corban Piper and Riley Bidois against Melbourne Victory.

Auckland 'punish' City to begin ALM title defence

Auckland 'punish' City to begin ALM title defence

Auckland 'punish' City to begin ALM title defence

Auckland 'punish' City to begin ALM title defence

Auckland FC’s Pedro Moreira era has started on a winning note, after the A-League Men champions defeated Melbourne City 3-1 in their season opener.

'Deflection': Diamonds laugh off Constellation Cup talk

'Deflection': Diamonds laugh off Constellation Cup talk

'Deflection': Diamonds laugh off Constellation Cup talk

'Deflection': Diamonds laugh off Constellation Cup talk

Moving on from the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has dismissed talk from her Silver Ferns counterpart as merely a deflection.

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal.

Auckland striker drops f-bombs in ban 'loophole' tirade

Auckland striker drops f-bombs in ban 'loophole' tirade

Auckland striker drops f-bombs in ban 'loophole' tirade

Auckland striker drops f-bombs in ban 'loophole' tirade

Last season's A-League golden boot winner has fired off expletives in an exchange with a reporter after serving a two-game ban at a lower level.

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

Leaders spar as NZ election remains too close to call

A back-and-forth on minimum wages lost the second leaders debate for Prime Minister Chris Luxon, according to an influential broadcaster.

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Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve

Proud Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists the side's belief won't ebb and flow with results after a 31-point thumping ended Les Kiss's winning start.

Bledisloe blues: Wallabies' Eden Park curse continues

The Wallabies threatened to end a 40-year Eden Park winless streak before the All Blacks romped home to maintain their 23-year hold on the Bledisloe Cup.

Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress.

'Why not': Wilson's Wallabies plot 40-year first

There is a quiet confidence permeating from the Wallabies, who had a special visitor ahead of Auckland's Bledisloe Cup opener.

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Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court

New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.

'Not about me': Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion

Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.

Hip-drop tackle added to rugby's global rule book

World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.

Why this year is different for Wallabies: Slack

Andrew Slack, the last man to captain a winning Wallabies team at Eden Park, is more optimistic than usual as the side prepares to play again in Auckland.

Hipkins edges first New Zealand election debate

The two candidates to be New Zealand's prime minister after the November 7 election have sparred on the cost of living, tax plans and more.

McReight's plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse

Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986.

'Freak' catches Wallabies' eyes before Bledisloe battle

Mark Nawaqanitawase may be playing a different kind of rugby than the Wallabies, but that hasn't stopped the team's excitement for his return to the union game.

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