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The rugby legend has played a big part in the return of one of New Zealand's iconic adventure events.

The prop played one first grade game at the club.

Val Smith, one of New Zealand's most successful lawn bowls athletes is calling time on her career after more than 20-years at the top level.

Three debutants have been called up for the Football Ferns' first games of the year.

Dame Lydia Ko has finished sixth at the LPGA tour's Tournament of Champions in Florida, her first event of the year.

The Central Stags have won the Super Smash men's crown, beating the Canterbury Kings by six wickets in the final at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Sunday.

The kiwi golfer is ranked number two in the world off the back of a stunning 2024, which included the Olympics gold medal, which earned her a place in golf's Hall of Fame and the British Open title.

The Wellington Blaze have swept up the Super Smash women's title, proving too strong for the Otago Sparks in the final.

Teenager Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run to become the youngest man to win a national senior athletics title.

The Breakers won their lower-table NBL game 99-92 in Auckland, making it their 10th win over a modest campaign.

New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston sprinted clear of a powerful field to clinch a first WorldTour title, at the Cadel Evans Road Race.

In an extraordinary match, the Kings took full advantage of a fresh, grassy wicket to have the Brave top order in knots early, as they couldn't handle the speed and guile from opening bowlers Matt…

Auckland FC have extended their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder to five points with a 2-1 win over Macarthur Bulls at Mt Smart Stadium.

Auckland FC beat back MacArthur FC 2-1 to stay top of the table in A-League.

A brilliant bowling performance from skipper Melie Kerr has propelled the Wellington Blaze into tomorrow's Super Smash final after beating the Northern Brave in Wellington today.

Dame Lydia Ko has raced back into contention at the halfway mark of the LPGA Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.

Otago fast bowler Jacob Duffy is a late addition to the Black Caps one day squad for the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa.

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon is returning to the team as an assistant coach.

New Zealand golfer Dame Lydia Ko has finished her the opening round of the LPGA Tournament of Champions eight shots off the lead in Orlando, Florida.

Canoe Racing New Zealand will allow Dame Lisa Carrington to decide her own competitive programme for the next four years.

Both teams confirmed their places in the Super Smash T20 play-offs after no play was possible on the final day of the regular season in Wellington.

The Olympic champion says she still has "big dreams" as she paddles towards her fifth Olympic Games.

Despite rumours of the sport's showpiece being held in Melbourne, it will return to Stadium Australia for a second time.

Dame Lydia Ko has given herself a hefty golf schedule in 2025 - but two tournaments in June stand above all others.

Olympic double medallist Ally Wollaston posted a first win for her new UCI World Tour team with victory at a one-day race near Melbourne.