Sonny Bill Williams took to social media on Sunday evening.

SBW receives emergency treatment for post-surgery infection

The former All Black is suffering an infection after undergoing neck surgery earlier this month.

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The All Whites celebrate scoring against Iran in their World Cup opener.

TVNZ+ scores record streaming with All Whites at FIFA World Cup

More than 465,000 people watched the opening match on TVNZ 1 – and it was TVNZ+’s biggest streaming day ever.

Thu, Jun 18

The captains line up before the start of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England

White Ferns to kick off T20 World Cup defence, England smash records

The White Ferns will begin their World Cup campaign tomorrow, following England's record-breaking domination over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 match.

Sat, Jun 13

Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup.

South Korea stun Czech Republic in 2-1 comeback World Cup win

Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup.

Fri, Jun 12

Casey McLean poses for a portrait during a NSW Blues Men's State of Origin fan meet & greet at on June 09, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

Rapid rise has 'sleepy head' Kiwi McLean in Origin dreamland

"He takes everything in his stride...a sleepy head everyday, but once he gets on the field he turns into a different beast,"says Blues teammate Nathan Cleary.

Fri, Jun 12

Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of a private club where he had played and practised for decades.

Phil Mickelson kicked out of golf club for inappropriate contact with employee

Golf Digest cited multiple sources as saying Mickelson is no longer welcome at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, where the six-time major champion has played and practised for decades.

Fri, Jun 12

Trent Robinson

We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach

Coach Trent Robinson is urging Australian sport to do better in creating a safe space after his former Sydney Roosters player Kane Evans came out as gay.

Thu, Jun 11

Jane Watson of the Giants pictured in March 2026.

Former Silver Fern Jane Watson announces retirement from netball

Watson's achievements include a World Cup, a Constellation Cup, dual ANZ Premiership titles and dual Premiership Player of the Year awards.

Wed, Jun 10

Serena Williams plays against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of Canada and Erin Routliffe of NZ during their doubles match.

Serena Williams defeats Kiwi doubles rival in tennis return

The 44-year-old 23-time grand slam singles champion received a rapturous reception in early evening sun by a home crowd.

Wed, Jun 10

Serena Williams pictured in 2022.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe to play against Serena Williams

It will mark the first game Williams has played since September 2022 at the US Open.

Tue, Jun 9

NSW Blues Coach Laurie Daley speaks to the media during the New South Wales Blues Men's State of Origin team captain's call at Pullman Sydney Olympic Park on May 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

NSW explain five shock changes ahead of State of Origin ll

Coach Laurie Daley has made several changes ahead of State of Origin Game II in Melbourne to address injuries, club form, and specific tactical needs.

Tue, Jun 9

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki runs out to take part in a Queensland Maroons Men's State of Origin team captain's run at Accor Stadium on May 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

Maroons name 5 'wrecking ball debuts' for State of Origin ll

New Queensland forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki makes his State of Origin debut, alongside fellow Dolphins teammates in Melbourne for Round 2.

Mon, Jun 8

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after winning the men's final match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Zverev wins French Open and first Grand Slam in five-set thriller

It was a unique opportunity for Zverev without Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net and the third-ranked German took full advantage on the red clay of Roland Garros.

Mon, Jun 8

Russia's Mirra Andreeva ewacts after winning the final tennis match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska at the French Open in Paris, Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Mirra Andreeva overcomes 'inner demons' to claim French Open title

Mirra Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19 when the Russian ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the French Open final on Saturday.

Sun, Jun 7

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

Lydia Ko misses the cut at US Open after three back-to-back bogeys

Golfer Dame Lydia Ko has struck out in the second round of the US Women’s Open in Los Angeles after finishing two over par at 73.

Sat, Jun 6

Midfielder Katie Kitching playing against Haiti in Spain

Football Ferns suffer loss to lower-ranked Haiti

The Football Ferns have been upset 2-1 by lower-ranked Haiti in a friendly international in Malaga, Spain.

Sat, Jun 6

First-place finisher Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, top, of Italy, is held aloft by second-place finisher Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, left, of Britain, and Mercedes senior composite technician Dean Hale, second from right, as third-place finisher Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands, joins them following the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Formula 1 extends contract with Las Vegas Grand Prix until 2037

Formula 1 has announced a 10-year extension to the Las Vegas Grand Prix that will see the race remain in the Nevada city until 2037.

Fri, Jun 5

Ma'a Nonu will leave French rugby club FC Toulon at the end of the season.

All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu leaves French rugby club at age 44

Nonu had two stints at RC Toulon club between 2015 and 2026.

Wed, Jun 3

United States Serena Williams plays a return to Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu during their second round match on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on June 2, 2021

Tennis great Serena Williams announces comeback at 44

Williams won seven Wimbledon titles and six at the US Open before stepping away from the game in 2022.

Tue, Jun 2

Coastguard escorting the yacht back to Mangonui.

'Absolutely relieved': Yachty survives 16 hours in a leaky boat

An official said trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge competitor Graeme Francis was only saved by his equipment and preparedness "for every eventuality".

Mon, Jun 1

All Whites striker Ben Waine.

Ben Waine on the perks of finding a better football-life balance

All White Ben Waine said learning to step back from his football "obsession" may have been just as important as anything he has developed on the pitch ahead of his first Football World Cup.

Mon, Jun 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with winners trophy after their win in the Indian Premier League final cricket match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, India, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Kohli leads Bengaluru to 5-wicket win over Gujarat in IPL final

Bengaluru reached 161-5 in 18 overs after winning the toss and restricting Gujarat to 155-8 in its 20 overs.

Mon, Jun 1

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Stanford University's rowing team took out the women's title in 2025, this year a number of Kiwi athletes will be hoping to achieve the same.

Kiwi rowers get ready to face off in US collegiate finals

Kiwi rowers representing different US universities will be facing off at two Division 1 rowing finals tomorrow.

Sun, May 31

Novak Djokovic congratulated Joao Fonseca after losing in the final three sets.

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager ensures new men's winner

There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of Roland Garros in a five-set stunner today.

Sat, May 30

Oscar Piastri in the McLaren orange, similar to the colour of the Burmese amber.

New F1 buzz: Ancient wasp species named after Oscar Piastri

The newly discovered species of wasp dates to ‌the time of the dinosaurs and was found ‌preserved in Burmese amber.

Fri, May 29