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A small-town rowing club founded in 1888 just earned national recognition as New Zealand's best-governed and top-performing club. Their secret? Strong teamwork off the water matched their medal hauls on it.
Thousands of fans packed downtown Auckland to celebrate their soccer team winning the A-League championship in just its second season. Less than 24 hours after the historic victory, players rode through the city on a double-decker bus with the trophy.
After two decades of trying, New Zealand finally has an A-League champion. Auckland FC clinched the 2026 grand final with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in front of 28,374 roaring home fans.
One of the world's top women's football clubs is coming to New Zealand this August, bringing global superstars to inspire the next generation. The historic match at Eden Park marks a major win for women's sports in the country.
A New Zealand soccer team just made history by reaching their first-ever A-League grand final. After five years of finishing at the bottom, Wellington Phoenix transformed into championship contenders.
New Zealand golf star Lydia Ko drained an eagle putt and fired a five-under par 67 to share second place after round one of the LPGA Tour's Mizuho Americas Open. The Kiwi athlete sits just one shot behind the leader as she chases her first win of the 2026 season.
The Wellington Phoenix women's team is heading into their first-ever playoff match in club history. After earning a top-two finish, they face Brisbane Roar on Sunday with star player Pia Vlok cleared to play despite injury concerns.
Three of New Zealand's greatest cricket stars will retire after the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as the defending champions aim for back-to-back titles. The White Ferns squad blends veteran leadership with fresh talent for an emotional farewell campaign.
New Zealand's U-19 girls soccer team just wrapped up an impressive tour of Thailand, staying unbeaten against local league teams and scoring a stunning 2-0 victory over the Philippines national squad. These young athletes proved they can compete with Asia's best while building skills that will shape the future of women's football back home.
A small New Zealand rowing club has produced five Olympic gold medallists in its 150-year history. This weekend, champions past and present are gathering to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the next generation.
After four years away, netball star Ameliaranne Ekenasio marked her Central Pulse comeback with a near-perfect shooting performance. The 35-year-old's return shows age is just a number when it comes to doing what you love.
A stunning last-minute free kick from young Lachlan Brook rescued Auckland FC's playoff hopes after their coach was sent off for protesting. The dramatic 2-2 draw keeps them second on the table with two games left.
A former world champion just shattered the men's speedgolf world record by running an entire golf course in 40 minutes while shooting 8-under par. Robin Smith did it with only four clubs and an injured Achilles tendon.
New Zealand's Maddy Green battled through severe leg cramps to score an unbeaten 141 runs, leading the White Ferns to a thrilling 66-run victory over South Africa in Wellington. The win secured New Zealand's fourth consecutive home series victory in women's cricket.
Christchurch just unveiled its stunning new indoor stadium, complete with a retractable roof and space for 30,000 fans. The $683 million venue replaces the stadium lost in the 2011 earthquake and promises to inject new life into the city's heart.
Sophie Devine scored 64 runs in her 150th match for New Zealand, leading the White Ferns to their biggest home chase ever and clinching the series against South Africa. The veteran player turned two dropped catches into a match-winning performance in front of her home crowd.
Teen sensation Pia Vlok is scoring goals and making history in her first professional season with Wellington Phoenix. Just months after dreaming of this moment, she's one win away from helping her team reach their first-ever finals.
Tiaan Whelpton just shattered a New Zealand record that stood for three decades, running the 60 meters in 6.58 seconds at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The 23-year-old's blazing speed punched his ticket to the semifinals and erased a mark set before he was even born.
New Zealand's women's cricket team pulled off their highest home run chase in T20 history, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 54 leading them to a series advantage over South Africa. The thrilling six-wicket win at Eden Park gives the White Ferns a chance to seal the five-match series this Sunday.
The Black Ferns Sevens defeated the USA 26-14 to reach the New York final, extending their unbeaten streak to three months. The newly-crowned series champions will face Australia for the title Sunday morning.
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