Marisa Van Der Meer of the Phoenix celebrates a goal during the Women’s A-League Round 22 match between the Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Football

Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing

They had never previously reached the knockout phase and will take confidence in their next fixture - a home-and-away semi-final.

7:07am

Felipe Gallegos of Auckland FC celebrates a goal with his teammates during the round 23 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at Coopers Stadium on April 03, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia.

Football

Auckland FC battles it out with Adelaide in fiery draw

The match produced 10 yellow cards, including eight for Auckland.

6:54am

Fans on the field after the last rugby game at Apollo Projrcts Stadium during the Super Rugby Pacific match - Crusaders Vs Fiji Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium, New Zealand, 3rd April 2026.

Rugby

Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.

6:40am

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa.

Rugby

Blues star retires from rugby after terminal cancer diagnosis

In a video shared to social media, Cameron Suafoa told viewers he was given the "unfortunate news" that his cancer was now terminal.

Friday 9:12am

In this image taken from police body camera video released by the Martin County, Florida Sheriff's Office, golfer Tiger Woods performs a field sobriety test for sheriff's deputies following a car crash in Jupiter Island

Crime and Justice

Bodycam video shows stunned Tiger Woods being handcuffed after crash

The footage also shows deputies removing two pills from the golfer's pocket.

Friday 7:19am

1:10

Rugby

A camera operator is left unemployed during the recent power cut at North Harbour Stadium.

Stadium power cut another blow to Moana Pasifika's aspirations

North Harbour Stadium's recent electricity failure does not reflect well on Super Rugby Pacific and was the latest in a series of setbacks for Moana.

Thu, Apr 2

League

Tui Kamikamica.

NRL star in hospital after suspected stroke

The Fiji-born 31-year-old had a medical episode on Monday and was rushed to hospital, with the club confirming the shock diagnosis.

Mon, Mar 30

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors, NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers, round 4 of the NRL Telstra Premiership rugby league match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 27 March 2026.

'We're very frustrated': Tigers end Warriors winning start to season

"Were very frustrated," said Warriors coach Andrew Webster. "We missed the mark tonight ... we know what we've got to work on."

Sat, Mar 28

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Tigers wary of Warriors best opening month in their NRL history

Thu, Mar 26

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Wed, Mar 25

Luke Metcalf of the Warriors is helped off the field after an injury against the Warriors.

NRL: Injured NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf returns early to face Tigers

Tue, Mar 24

Cricket

White Ferns captain Melie Kerr

'It's number one': White Ferns' Melie Kerr on astonishing century

Melie Kerr rates her unbeaten 179, that helped her the White Ferns to the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history, as the greatest innings of her career.

Thu, Apr 2

1:32

Football

FIFA World Cup fixtures

FIFA World Cup fixtures

Details of all the matches at the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Thu, Apr 2

Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup playoff final soccer match between Iraq and Bolivia in Monterrey, Mexico, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

World Cup qualifying ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 48-team field for FIFA’s biggest World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.

Thu, Apr 2

1:32

Italy's Francesco Pio Esposito reacts during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia,

New low as Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

Wed, Apr 1

Iran's players sing the national anthem, holding pictures of children allegedly killed in US and Israel strikes in Iran, before a friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey.

Iran footballers meet with FIFA boss amid World Cup participation stoush

Wed, Apr 1

The All Whites celebrate Eli Just's goal against Chile

All Whites buoyed by four-star Chile performance

Tue, Mar 31

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.

Fri, Mar 13

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

Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

The golf champion said in a post to social media platform X that he'll be seeking treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI on Tuesday.

Wed, Apr 1

Motorsport

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 29, 2026

Verstappen questions F1 future, says this season could be his last

The Red Bull driver is among the drivers struggling after one of the most significant regulation changes in F1 took place this season.

Mon, Mar 30

Liam Lawson at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Luck goes Lawson's way as he scores more F1 points: 'Very pleased'

Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka.

Mon, Mar 30

New Zealand Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin celebrates his second place finish on the podium in St Petersburg.

Watch: Scott McLaughlin walks away from terrifying 200km/h IndyCar crash

Sun, Mar 29

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls has a seat fit in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 26, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan.

F1: Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid

Sun, Mar 29

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain's car is seen in the garage as mechanics talk nearby in Suzuka ahead of Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race.

F1's Japanese GP the last for 5 weeks due to effects of the Iran war

Fri, Mar 27

Tennis

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic speaks on wellbeing in sport

The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.

Mon, Mar 16

Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh workout.

'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.

Sat, Mar 14

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

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