Stories by RNZ Sport

Wellington Phoenix's surge up the A-League women's standings continues with a 2-0 home win over Sydney FC.

Auckland FC have tasted defeat for the first time in their history after suffering a 4-0 shock loss to Western United at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

Australia have retained the Rose Bowl trophy after having the White Ferns on the ropes when a thunderstorm cut the second One Day International short in Wellington.

The Breakers suffered late jitters against the Sydney Kings to crash to a seventh-straight NBL defeat.

Rain washed out game one, now the White Ferns must beat the world's best side twice in a row to secure a special piece of silverware.

The RNZ Sport team looks back at some of the sporting highlights of 2024, with the Paris Olympics the centrepiece.

It also found perceived favouritism within the organisation.

A new champion will be crowned in NZ's elite women's basketball championship.

The contest for the Supreme Halberg award, the country's top sport award, appears to be race between Olympic champions Lydia Ko, Ellesse Andrews and Dame Lisa Carrington.

Black Ferns Sevens player Tysha Ikenasio has followed teammate Michaela Blyde in signing with the Warriors for their return to the NRLW next year.

Despite being on enforced leave following the All Blacks Northern Tour, Savea called up coach Tana Umaga this week, and asked if he could spend a day with his new side.

A setback for the Wellington Phoenix with forward Stefan Colakovski suffering a season-ending injury.

Inglis earned 266 caps for the Black Sticks, establishing himself as one of the nation's most formidable attackers

The Hurricanes have been dealt a blow with All Blacks back Ruben Love ruled out for up to half of the next Super Rugby season.

Two-time Grand Slam champion, Simona Halep, who recently returned to the tennis courts after a 15 month doping ban, has been granted a wildcard entry to the ASB Classic in Auckland.

The White Ferns are back in the spotlight confident they're all primed for a good crack at a trophy that's eluded them for a quarter of a century.

New Zealand could have a second Australian Supercars race as soon as 2026.

Hockey, squash and E-sports are among several sports to receive a funding cut.

The inaugural Rugby World Cup winner is one of eight board members now confirmed.

Hockey is the biggest loser in the latest round of elite sport funding, while cycling is the biggest winner after its Paris Olympic success.

Santner officially takes over the role from Kane Williamson who stepped down following the T20 World Cup in June.

Michaela Blyde has signed a one year deal with the Warriors.

All Whites defender Tim Payne is with the Wellington Phoenix for the longterm.

The New Zealand canoe sprint paddler is moving back to her town to start another quest for the Olympics.

The Silver Ferns defender's third straight Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award makes her only the second player to achieve the feat.