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Tennis: 'Imagine being forced to wear white, on your period?' Women in tennis question Wimbledon rules
Ask Catherine Whitaker whether Wimbledon's strict all-white dress code has outlived its time and the tennis broadcaster does not hold back in her response. "I would like to see it change," she says. "If they had a clothing policy...

Drowning swimmer banned from world championships
A war of words has erupted at the swimming world championships after artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was banned from competition.The 25-year-old was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool in Budapest after fainting. She...

Golf - Ryan Fox still in the hunt at BMW International Open
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox remains in contention but will need to go low on the final day if he's to claim victory at the BMW International Open in Munich.Fox sits five shots back in fourth heading into the fourth round after an up-and-down...

Yachting: Sailors Peter Burling, Blair Tuke head to UN Ocean Conference in NZ's efforts to save the sea
America's Cup-winning sailors and Olympic gold medallists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are heading to a UN ocean conference in Portugal as part of their mission to champion a healthy sea. This week we're heading to the United Nations'...

Kiwis dominate Mate Ma'a Tonga
The Kiwis defeated Mate Ma'a Tonga 26-6 in front of a sold-out crowd among a sea of red shirts and flags at Mt Smart Stadium.

Football: Business as usual approach for young Football Fern defender Claudia Bunge ahead of Norway clash
Football Ferns defender Claudia Bunge insists the team will build on their momentum when they play Norway this weekend. Seeking a rare result, the game (Sunday 3am NZT) presents another tough challenge against Norway who Fifa ranks...

In photos: Mate Ma'a Tonga fans show their spirit
It's a sea of red tonight at sold-out Mt Smart Stadium as Mate Ma'a Tonga take on the Kiwis in rugby league action. Here's the best of some Tongan spirit...

Cricket: England strike late to seize control of Headingley test
England's bowlers struck three times in quick succession late on day three to take control of the final test against New Zealand.

Watch: Mt Smart Stadium fan-fight taints 'beautiful night'
As 27,000 fans enjoyed a spectacular rugby league homecoming for the Kiwis at Mt Smart Stadium last night, one small group attracted attention for all the wrong reasons.Following the Kiwis' 26-6 win over Mate Ma'a Tonga, a fan uploaded...

State of Origin: Queensland v NSW, NZ kickoff time, teams, how to watch, live streaming
What's on? Mate against mate goes interstate! The series opener three weeks ago in Sydney was a high-quality affair packed with big hits, slick hands and a nice dose of last-minute controversy. Queensland took the honours holding...

Football Ferns fall to Norway
The Football Ferns have been outdone by Norway 2-0 in their international friendly in Ullevaal overnight.The Ferns beat the Norwegians for the first time in 40 years back in 2019, winning 1-0, but couldn't repeat the dose today.The...

Live updates: Black Caps v England second test day three
Follow the action from day three of the second test between the Black Caps and England. ‌ By Andrew Alderson at Headingley The ebb-and-flow of the New Zealand and England three-test cricket series continued on the second...

US Championships: Fred Kerley & Melissa Jefferson win 100m titles
Fred Kerley wins the men's 100m at the US Championships after running a world-leading time in the semi-finals.

As it happened: Kiwis 26, Mate Ma'a Tonga 6
A strong Kiwis side beat back Mate Ma'a Tonga 26-6 at a sold out Mt Smart Stadium this afternoon. Here's how it all went down.