Corban Piper of the Phoenix passes during the round 21 A-League Men match between Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory at Hnry Stadium on March 14, 2026, in Wellington, New Zealand.

Sport

Phoenix keep season alive with Distance Derby ALM win

Wellington have dragged themselves off the foot of the A-League Men table after second-half goals powered them to a 2-0 Distance Derby win over Perth Glory.

18 mins ago

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 14, 2026 in Shanghai, China.

Sport

Liam Lawson scores points in Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

The Kiwi driver stormed through the field from 13th to finish seventh, securing his first points of the 2026 season.

5:10pm

Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh workout.

Sport

'Absurdity': Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes

"My opinion has not changed — this should not be happening," the Ukrainian heavyweight world boxing champion told The Associated Press.

11:49am

Irans's players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup.

Football

Iran football team says 'no one can exclude' it from World Cup

Trump wrote in a social media post that the Iranian team was welcome at the World Cup, but that "I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there".

10:38am

Alex Johnston of the Rabbitohs leaves the field after scoring the most try's in the NRL during the round two NRL match between Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium.

League

NRL fans, Australian PM rush field after try-scoring record broken

Souths winger Alex Johnston entered the history books during the first set after halftime, when a break down the left edge ended with his 213th career try, and second of Friday's sold-out game.

10:07am

Rugby

Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard celebrates a Callum Harkin try, Super Rugby Pacific, Hurricanes v Western Force, McLean Park, Napier.

Hurricanes survive early scare to beat Western Force

Calls to fast-track Zac Lomax's introduction to Super Rugby Pacific will likely grow after the Western Force's trans-Tasman woes continued.

6:57am

League

Warriors Dallin Watene-Zelezniak celebrates after scoring a try during Warriors vs Raiders

Warriors show wow-factor against Canberra to stay perfect in NRL

After beating the Sydney Roosters 42-18 in round one, on Friday night they hammered Canberra 40-6 in wet but warm conditions.

6:48am

Mitch Barnett in action for Warriors.

Broncos land Mitchell Barnett as Warriors await replacement

Origin prop is set to link with the reigning premiers on a two-year deal from 2027 with a mutual option for a third year in 2029.

Thu, Mar 12

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

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches allegiance to NZ

Thu, Mar 12

Zac Lomax, centre, is tackled during a State of Origin match in June 2024.

Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

Mon, Mar 9

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad of the Warriors celebrates his try with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Warriors run riot with big opening win over Roosters

Sat, Mar 7

Cricket

Luke Woodcock played for the Black Caps between 2010 and 2011 and enjoyed a first-class career for Wellington that spanned 17 years.

'Some dark moments’: Former Black Cap on terminal cancer diagnosis

Wellington stalwart Luke Woodcock knew something was seriously wrong late last year when he had trouble catching a cricket ball.

Wed, Mar 11

Football

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring during the Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle.

Barcelona fan goes to wrong stadium in UK, misses Champions League match

The Spaniard travelled southwest from London to Exeter's St James Park — rather than north to Newcastle's St James’ Park.

Thu, Mar 12

Chris Wood follows in the footsteps of the All Whites greats from the past.

All Whites talk Kiwi heroes of previous World Cups

From Wynton Rufer, to Winston Reid, Steve Wooddin, to Chris Wood - the heroes of '82 and 2010 have been the flagbearers for footballers here.

Thu, Mar 12

Iran at the World Cup draw.

Iran minister says US attacks mean country can’t take part in World Cup

Thu, Mar 12

Iran at the World Cup draw.

Late drama as Iranian football player changes mind on asylum

Wed, Mar 11

Atefeh Imani of Iran waves to fans in the stand during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between against the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium.

FIFA president says Trump assured him Iran can go to US for World Cup

Wed, Mar 11

Netball

Kate Heffernan is seen during New Zealand Silver Ferns v Scotland Thistles, Silver Ferns 2025 Northern UK Tour netball match at Playsport Arena, Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday 11 November 2025.

'Something new': Super Netball readies for a Kiwi shake-up

This year's Super Netball season features nine Kiwi imports after Netball New Zealand relaxed its rules to allow players to feature in the Australian competition.

Friday 3:03pm

Other Sport

One of the Super-G medal hopefuls, Sweden's Aaron Lindström, had a horror crash in his run, losing control after clipping a gate and landing heavily before sliding into the barriers.

Swedish para alpine skier remains hospitalised after horror Super-G crash

Aaron Lindström of Sweden crashed during a jump in his run in the standing Super-G race, losing balance and going sideways in the air.

Wed, Mar 11

Basketball

New Zealand Breakers head coach Petteri Koponen.

'Ready for a new challenge': Breakers to part ways with coach

Petteri Koponen will not be renewing his contract for a third NBL season.

Sat, Feb 28

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

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

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

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

Golf

Fox cited “illness” as the reason for his withdrawal.

'Not the week I planned': Ryan Fox in hospital with kidney stones

The Kiwi ace had to withdraw from The Players Championship.

Friday 12:58pm

Motorsport

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026.

F1: Russell, Mercedes dominate China sprint quali, Lawson 13th

Lawson said he was "quite happy" with how his qualifying session went, saying his team, Racing Bulls, had made a "good step" from practice.

7:52am

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar, left, of France and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steer their cars out of turn two at the start of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix

Takeaways from Formula 1's first race of a new regulation era

Drivers have mixed opinions on the sport's new rules following the season opener in Australia, with concerns mounting ahead of this week's Chinese Grand Prix.

Tue, Mar 10

Liam Lawson after the Formula 1 Melbourne race at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia.

Lawson says car 'lost all power' at start of F1 opener in Melbourne

Mon, Mar 9

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain crosses the finish line to win the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia.

George Russell wins Formula 1's Australian GP, Lawson 13th

Sun, Mar 8

The damaged car of Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren is returned to the garage on a truck after a crash whilst heading to the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.

Oscar Piastri crashes out before formation lap for grand prix

Sun, Mar 8

Tennis

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tue, Jan 20

Boxing

Joseph Parker starts his ring walk before his fight against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena.

'Worst nightmare' – trainer on Joseph Parker's failed drugs test

Andy Lee speaks out as New Zealand heavyweight boxer Parker appeals a process which remains shrouded in secrecy.

Mon, Feb 23

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

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