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2 May 2024

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Two men missing after fishing off Northland rocks
The search for the men, who were due home at 11pm on Wednesday, is continuing.

New Zealand’s next wave of rugby talent set to tackle Junior Springboks
All you need to know about New Zealand’s opening match of the inaugural Under-20 TRC against South Africa on Thursday night.

Cancer-stricken Blues star makes miraculous return to Super Rugby
Inspirational Blues star vowed to return when he revealed cancer fight but nobody thought his emotional comeback would be as soon as Friday night.

'It would be beautiful' - has Sancho found his home?
Jadon Sancho could return to Manchester United this summer as a Champions League winner, but his future at the club remains uncertain.

Kiwi cheerleading team win gold at world competition
A New Zealand team has taken home gold at the Cheerleading World Championships in the US.

Springbok shocked by Irish arrogance ahead of All Blacks quarterfinal
Many Irish players had said “see you guys in the final” when shaking hands with the Springboks after their pool game.

TBHS rowers make it to the big leagues
Two Timaru Boys’ High School students will soon be heading to Canada to compete at the world rowing championships.

F1's darkest weekend - The legacy of the 1994 San Marino GP
Formula One suffered a catastrophe 30 years ago when the sport lost two drivers on the same race weekend.

Where are they now? Netballer Marg Foster
Marg Foster’s first taste of international netball included the crowd laughing at her knitting.

The first launch of an America’s Cup boat to challenge Team NZ
Swiss syndicate Alinghi are the first team to unveil their AC75 to ignite the countdown to Cup racing in Barcelona.

Silver Ferns coach keen to relax rules around players competing in Australian league
Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball New Zealand are on "the same page" about the need for change.

World Netball bans transgender players from women’s internationals
World governing body says the policy is required to deliver “fairness and safety”.

The first sneak peek at Team NZ’s America’s Cup boat
Ahead of schedule and delayed slightly by Auckland’s weather, Team NZ have revealed their AC75 after shifting it secretly at night.

Search resumes for two missing fisherman in Northland
The two men were fishing off rocks in Taiharuru but failed to come home.

Hurricanes’ bid to counter hooker injury crisis
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw knows from his days with the All Blacks Sevens team how quickly things can turn to porridge.

Wellington Phoenix denied maiden A-League Men premiership
The Phoenix have had to settle for second after Central Coast beat Adelaide in the final game of the regular season to snatch the Premiers Plate.

Auckland University students rally against Israel-Hamas war
Tents have been pitched and more than 100 students have gathered at the city campus.

All Black’s rest week to be served on duck shooting opening weekend
Some Highlanders fans will see this as the best use of an All Blacks rest week yet, as prop gears up to knock over ducks instead of ball carriers.

Kiwi basketball legend inducted into Hall of Fame
One of the best to lace ‘em up for the Tall Blacks has been afforded the highest honour by international body Fiba.

Netball NZ reveals Silver Ferns coach
Dame Noeline Taurua has retained the top job in New Zealand netball, but has only signed a two-year deal.

Silver Ferns captain considered retiring, but has ‘more to give’
Ameliaranne Ekenasio is feeling recharged ahead of the ANZ Premiership, but doesn’t know if she’ll be back in black.

ANZ Premiership burning questions: Captains speak on hot topics
Should New Zealand follow Australia with a two-point shot? How about relaxing the Silver Ferns eligibility rules? The six skippers weigh in.