Kayln Ponga at Kiwis training

League

Kalyn Ponga could return for Kiwis despite World Cup injury

Ponga broke his arm on his Kiwis debut against the Kangaroos in the opening round of the tournament.

9:24am

1:29

New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after winning the Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at John Cain Arena.

Netball

'Bittersweet': Silver Ferns go down in final Constellation Cup match

New Zealand won the series 3-1 despite last night's loss in Melbourne.

6:28am

1:29

Jessie Grenvold of Australia Diamonds and Grace Nweke of the Silver Ferns battle for the ball in the third Test.

Netball

Live scores: Silver Ferns v Australia Diamonds, fourth Test

Follow all the action from Melbourne with our live scoring. The Test starts at 9.30pm NZT.

9:00pm

Fleetwood's players celebrate after winning a penalty shootout during the English League Cup soccer match between Fleetwood Town and Arsenal.

Football

Arsenal dumped out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town

Lowest ranked club in the draw pulled off one of the biggest shocks in League Cup history, beating Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties.

12:53pm

Bottles of electrolyte drink by Dongpeng Beverage Group featuring images of French football star Kylian Mbappé

Business

China gives Kylian Mbappé red card after Mao 'dictator' quip

In a video clip, Mbappé is asked about his favorite meme of himself, and he replied that it was “a video someone made of a guy ... I think he was a Chinese dictator”.

Wed, Oct 28

1:31

Rugby

Damian McKenzie, left, celebrates the final whistle with Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup against Australia at Eden Park recently.

McKenzie, Barrett lined up for All Blacks versus Scotland

The two quickly rediscovered their dual playmaker partnership for the recent two-test Bledisloe Cup series against Australia after injuries to Ruben Love and Richie Mo'unga.

Tuesday 3:37pm

League

The Kiwi Ferns have put the Rugby League World Cup on notice with a 92-0 demolition of France.

Kiwi Ferns run riot in 92-0 World Cup demolition of France

New Zealand score 18 tries in a ruthless Christchurch display, with hat-tricks to Stacey Waaka, Apii Nicholls and Mele Hufanga sending a warning to defending champions Australia.

Sun, Oct 25

PNG chiefs players showcase their home and away jerseys.

Australia rugby league head stands firm by PNG Chiefs name

NZ Rugby has taken court action in New Zealand as it claims its trademarked brand for the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise is under threat from the new NRL team.

Sat, Oct 24

Tolutau Koula of Tonga makes a break during the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup match between Tonga and Lebanon at CommBank Stadium on October 23, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win

Sat, Oct 24

Wayde Egan of the Warriors plays the ball during the NRL Round 25 match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the New Zealand Warriors

'He looks good in black': Surprise arrival of Wayde Egan in Kiwis camp

Thu, Oct 22

Tonga player and Warrior Dallin Watene-Zelezniak celebrates his team's win.

Rugby League: England's World Cup hopes on the brink after Tonga defeat

Sun, Oct 18

Cricket

Abhishek Sharma of India bats during game three of the Men's T20 International series between New Zealand and India.

India thrashes New Zealand in 3rd T20 in Wellington

Abishek Sharma blasted an extraordinary 113 from 38 balls Tuesday as India needed only 13.2 overs to chase down a target of 198-3 and waltz to victory.

Wed, Oct 28

1:31

Football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcast Centre, June 1, 2026, in Dallas.

FIFA's Infantino claims 'vast majority' support before election

Gianni Infantino is seeking a final term after his plan to sell World Cup profits drew criticism from football leaders.

Sun, Oct 25

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern Munich head coach hospitalised after collapsing at training

Vincent Kompany had been dealing with a viral infection since last week, and his assistant Aaron Danks said it affected the Belgian's legs.

Sat, Oct 24

Darren Bazely was signed as head coach for the All Whites in 2023

All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley to leave role

Sat, Oct 24

Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick gestures as he leaves the pitch after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Como and Manchester United.

Man United coach apologises after Champions League humiliation

Thu, Oct 22

Ronaldo

Ronaldo suspended for 30 days, fined for walking out on Portugal camp

Tue, Oct 20

Netball

Silver Ferns celebrate victory and a series win with one game to spare during Game 3 of the Constellation Cup series between the Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Sunday, October 25, 2026.

'We've suffered': Silver Ferns savour Constellation Cup triumph

The Silver Ferns added the Constellation Cup to their Commonwealth Games title after a dramatic come-from-behind 52-49 win over Australia in Sydney.

Mon, Oct 26

Other Sport

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

Tue, Sep 15

Basketball

US President Donald Trump (left) and Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (right).

Trump calls LeBron James a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' for national anthem actions

The US President accused the NBA star of disrespect after he appeared to continue warming up while the national anthem was performed.

Fri, Oct 23

Charles Bediako during the NBL Round 5 Game between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the New Zealand Breakers at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart.

'What's that about?' Breakers' coach hits out at NBL refs

Two late calls in his side's 98-92 NBL loss to Tasmania had Gordie Herbert steaming in the postmatch.

Mon, Oct 19

Reuben Te Rangi of the Breakers drives to the basket during the round five NBL match between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers.

Breakers survive late Kings rally in NBL nailbiter

Thu, Oct 15

Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers under pressure from Zylan Cheatham of the 36ers during the NBL Round 3 match.

Breakers shut down off-target 36ers in NBL surprise

Mon, Oct 5

Gordon Herbert

Breakers appoint World Cup winning coach on two-year deal

Wed, May 20

Golf

Lydia Ko on the 11th hole on round two of the US Women's Open

Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy

"The contents of the article reported today are not true and have absolutely no relation to me," Ko wrote on Instagram.

Tuesday 7:30am

Motorsport

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas

'Best we can do': Lawson ninth in US Grand Prix as Antonelli wins

The Racing Bulls driver started ninth at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas and held onto his position throughout the race to claim two championship points.

Mon, Oct 26

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage prior to qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit

F1: Lawson delivers in Texas to secure top 10 start for US Grand Prix

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured pole position, putting the 20-year-old Italian in the strongest possible position to clinch his maiden Formula 1 world championship.

Sun, Oct 25

Liam Lawson predicts his Racing Bulls car will make Q3 in Sunday's Qualifying.

'Best case': Lawson shows pace in Texas on first day of US Grand Prix

Sat, Oct 24

Kimi Antonelli would be the youngest F1 championship winner since Sebastian Vettel in 2010, who was 23 years old.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli within reach of becoming youngest F1 champion

Sat, Oct 24

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States.

'A lot of positives': Lawson returns to 'favourite' F1 track

Fri, Oct 23

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, leaves the court after being disqualified during a semi final match against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia at the China Open

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball

Novac Djokovic was serving for the match at 7-5, 5-3 when Daniil Medvedev hit the ball into the stands in apparent frustration, striking a spectator in the eye.

Tue, Oct 6

Boxing

David Nyika connects with a right hand against Floyd Masson.

Kiwi Nyika gets another world title shot after 'ugly but great fight'

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika had to work hard for his points victory over Floyd Masson - now he hopes to fight for the IBF world title in December.

Sun, Aug 9

Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist behind failed drugs test

"It was a big mistake, and it cost me a lot, and it cost me time out of the ring, opportunity, looking after my family, but it also gave me time to spend more time here at home," Parker told Newstalk ZB.

Fri, Aug 7

Joseph Parker.

'I'm looking for a big fight' – Joseph Parker on lifted drugs ban

Fri, Aug 7

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika.

'Pot of gold': David Nyika's extra incentive in world title eliminator

Thu, Aug 6

Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker

Joseph Parker cleared to fight after failed drugs test

Wed, Aug 5