Super 8s opener between NZ, Pakistan at T20 World Cup is washout

Cricket

Super 8s opener between NZ, Pakistan at T20 World Cup is washout

The persistent rain eventually led to the umpires calling off the Group 2 game with the teams awarded a point each.

6:34am

Giancarlo Italiano

Football

Wellington Phoenix coach quits after humiliating Auckland FC loss

Giancarlo Italiano has resigned after a humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC.

6:30am

Brayden Iose of the Hurricanes makes a run. Super Rugby Pacific - Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on February 20, 2026.

Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes down Moana Pasifika in capital thrashing

Moana Pasifika kicked off the scoring against the Hurricanes but could not keep the momentum up.

2:30pm

Finley Melville-Ives of New Zealand receives medical assistance after crashing on his second run in the Men’s Ski Halfpipe qualifier at Livigno Snow Park

Sport

Kiwi freeskier Fin Melville Ives knocked out in Winter Olympics crash

The 19‑year‑old gold‑medal favourite was knocked unconscious during his halfpipe final run in Milano Cortina, with his mother saying he has a "broken collarbone and a bit of a broken heart".

11:44am

Valerie Adams kisses her silver medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Sport

Dame Valerie Adams fronts TVNZ's Track Stars as top names compete

The collaboration between TVNZ and Athletics NZ will see some of the nation's top athletes compete for national titles.

Friday 6:00am

1:30

Rugby

The three Barrett brothers, from left, Beauden, Scott and Jordie, pictured after the All Blacks' win over the Wallabies at Eden Park last year.

Analysis: Barrett brothers on the brink of a big year for All Blacks

A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.

Thu, Feb 19

League

New Zealand wing Matt Utai in action during the ANZAC Rugby League Test match between the New Zealand Kiwis and the Australian Kangaroos at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia on Friday 22 April, 2005.

Former NRL, Kiwis star Matt Utai shot in 'brazen ambush' in Sydney

Retired rugby league player is in a serious condition after he was shot in the chest and leg in in Sydney's south-west.

Tue, Feb 17

Close up view of the signed rugby ball at the Official announcement and press conference for Eden Park to host an official State of Origin match for 2027 held at Eden Park, Auckland.

Scotty Stevenson: League’s Origin salvo a fresh attack in union battle

Not one but two shots have been fired across the bow of League's rival code, signalling a renewed assault on the Kiwi market, TVNZ sports presenter Scotty Stevenson writes.

Tue, Feb 17

Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons in action during the State of Origin game one match.

Game changer: State of Origin eligibility shake-up

Mon, Feb 16

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston with former State of Origin players Jonathan Thurston and Ryan Hoffman.

Eden Park to host 2027 State of Origin match

Mon, Feb 16

Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons in action during the State of Origin game one match.

League ace Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to NZ

Wed, Feb 11

Cricket

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Canada and New Zealand in Chennai, India.

T20: Black Caps book spot in Super 8s with Canada win

Australia, the 2021 champion, crashed out after Zimbabwe's Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being bowled.

Wed, Feb 18

Football

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior argues with Benfica's head coach José Mourinho after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Champions League game halted after Real Madrid star claims racial insult

The game between Real Madrid and Benfica spiralled into chaos when Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him.

Wed, Feb 18

Ben Garuccio of Sydney FC shows his frustration as Nando Pijnaker (L) and Logan Rogerson (R) of Auckland FC celebrate a goal during the A-League Men’s match between Sydney FC and Auckland FC in Liechhardt Oval in Sydney.

Auckland FC salvages draw with late goal against Sydney

It means Auckland stay second on the table, as they attempt to catch up with league leaders, the Newcastle Jets.

Wed, Feb 18

Bill Poni Tuiloma of the Phoenix controls the ball during the round 17 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Wellington Phoenix at CommBank Stadium, on February 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

Phoenix close two goal deficit to salvage draw against Wanderers

Sat, Feb 14

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe stands in front of the former manager Alex Ferguson during the Premier League soccer match.

Man U co-owner sorry if immigration comments 'offended some people'

Fri, Feb 13

Chris Wood pictured in September 2025. File photo.

'Not a nice time': All White Chris Wood on battling knee injury

Fri, Feb 13

Netball

Matt Whineray has served on the board for over eight years.

Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies any pressure to step down

The national body confirmed on Tuesday night the chairperson and three board members were stepping down.

Wed, Feb 18

Other Sport

Luca Harrington of New Zealand

Winter Olympics: World champion Luca Harrington qualifies for big air final

The Wānaka freeskier has qualified for the final of the big air at the Winter Olympics, saying it was an honour to be there.

Mon, Feb 16

Basketball

The 38-year-old played in all four of the Breakers' title winning seasons, and held the club record for the most appearances with 429.

Abercrombie 'honoured' by Breakers jersey retirement

The club legend's #10 jersey will be retired at a ceremony at tonight's home game against Melbourne United.

Fri, Jan 30

Steven Adams recovers in hospital after ankle surgery.

Ankle surgery brings Steven Adams' NBA season to an early end

The Kiwi Houston Rockets centre posted a social media message confirming successful surgery.

Thu, Jan 29

Tacko Fall reacts during the round 14 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers at Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Australia.

Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history

July 22, 2025

Johnathan Yim has taken the Southland Sharks from NBL battlers to title contenders in his first year as head coach.

From the NBA to Invercargill: The coach behind Sharks' dream NBL run

July 19, 2025

Manager and coach Mike Fitchett warned that the policy "will likely kill the Giants".

Stadium policy 'will likely kill' Nelson Giants

May 2, 2025

Golf

Ben Campbell in Hong Kong in November 2024.

Kiwi shares lead with golf greats at LIV Adelaide

Thirty-four-year-old from Queenstown birdied the par-four 4th as he chases the biggest cheque of his career.

Sat, Feb 14

Motorsport

Start during the Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama on February 15, 2026 in Bathurst, Australia.

Kangaroo hit at top speed in chaotic start to Bathurst 12 hour

Former Supercars driver Maro Engel has guided Team GMR to victory in a chaotic Bathurst 12-hour as Ford's sole entrant crashed out after hitting a kangaroo.

Mon, Feb 16

Tyler Reddick, (45) and his son Beau celebrate with the team after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway

Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500, van Gisbergen finishes 30th

Reddick led only one lap: The one to the checkered flag for the team owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

Mon, Feb 16

Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls unveil their teams livery on stage during the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls season launch at Michigan Central Station on January 15, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

'Very, very different': Liam Lawson on his new car

Tue, Jan 27

F1: Lando Norris' steady rise culminates in maiden world title

F1: Lando Norris' steady rise culminates in maiden world title

December 8, 2025

Liam Lawson of the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team participates in race day at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar on November 30, 2025. (

Lawson has potential to be 'very good F1 driver' - Racing Bulls boss

December 6, 2025

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during the men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to complete career Grand Slam

The 22-year-old is the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis.

Mon, Feb 2

Boxing

Josh Wharehinga (file image).

Gisborne's former deputy mayor appointed new Boxing NZ president

Josh Wharehinga replaces Cathy Meehan, who stood down earlier this month.

Thu, Feb 19

One of NZ’s most successful boxers adds his name to the growing number calling for change at the organisation. 

'Tip of the iceberg': Nyika joins growing calls for change at Boxing NZ

A series of stories by 1News has uncovered serious allegations against the amateur boxing organisation and its head coach, Billy Meehan.

Thu, Feb 5

After what her daughter went through, Nienke Podmore says it’s hard to hear more of “these sort of stories”. 

Olivia Podmore’s family says Boxing NZ's controversy 'similar to Livvy'

Wed, Feb 4

Mark Mitchell

Minister to get briefing amid Boxing NZ investigation - PM

Mon, Feb 2

Boxing NZ National Coach Billy Meehan (with Tasmyn Benny and Emile Richardson in background). Composite image: Crystal Choi

Frustrated athletes quit as investigation into Boxing NZ head coach drags on

Sun, Feb 1