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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.

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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.

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

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

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 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.

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Reunited never felt so good for Nicholls in New Zealand

Reunited never felt so good for Nicholls in New Zealand

Reunited never felt so good for Nicholls in New Zealand

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.

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

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

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

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

Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

Upton injured as Jillaroos hold hope for final comeback

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

Diamonds delighted but injury sours Cup celebrations

Diamonds delighted but injury sours Cup celebrations

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

Diamonds claim Constellation Cup in extra-time thriller

Diamonds claim Constellation Cup in extra-time thriller

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

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

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

Diamonds determined to end NZ hoodoo and bring Cup home

Diamonds determined to end NZ hoodoo and bring Cup home

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.

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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.

Phoenix ride luck for comeback win over Roar

Wellington have fought back from 1-0 down to claim a dramatic 2-1 win over Brisbane for their first victory of the A-League Men season.

Harrison the hero as Brisbane comeback sinks Breakers

New Zealand led their NBL clash with Brisbane by 24 points before halftime but succumbed to a stirring comeback, sealed on the final play of the game.

Diamonds out to end trans-Tasman hoodoo after Cup win

Sophie Garbin starred as the Diamonds flexed their muscles in a decisive third quarter to beat New Zealand in the second Constellation Cup clash.

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Brown the hero as New Zealand outlast Samoa

New Zealand have held on to beat Samoa 24-18 in an epic opening to the Pacific Cup in Auckland, with Dylan Brown the difference for the hosts.

Kiwi Ferns comeback denies Samoa history-making upset

New Zealand have come from 20-0 down to beat Samoa 22-20 in Auckland after what had loomed as one of the biggest upsets in international women's league history.

Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Languishing at the bottom of the NBL ladder, the New Zealand Breakers pulled off a 17-point win over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

Foxwell shines as Phoenix put sloppy Breakers to sword

South East Melbourne banked their first win at Auckland's Spark Arena as Owen Foxwell and captain Nathan Sobey fired on Sunday.

NZ's bold pledge to reduce methane emissions by 2050

New Zealand has pledged to cut the methane emissions from its 36 million sheep and cattle which accounts for nearly half its total greenhouse gas emissions.

Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man

Fired-up Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has criticised the NBL after their loss to NZ Breakers, saying the league don't deserve an ex-NBA ace like JaVale McGee.

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