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A groundbreaking study reveals New Zealand's high-performance sports systems may be harming the athletes they're meant to support. Research inspired by Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore's case shows wellbeing takes a backseat to winning medals.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
Former Black Fern Erin Rush just made history as New Zealand Rugby's first female president, marking a milestone for one of the world's most iconic rugby nations. The announcement came alongside encouraging financial news showing the sport thriving despite global challenges.
Captain Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to the highest chase in women's cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 179 to hunt down 347 runs against South Africa. The thrilling victory broke India's previous record and showcased one of the greatest innings in the sport.
New Zealand is sending its strongest winter sports team ever to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with 17 athletes aiming to break the country's three-medal record from Beijing. After winning six medals at the recent X Games, confidence is soaring that this could be the breakthrough moment for Kiwi snow sports.
A nation of 5 million people just became snowboarding's most decorated country per capita, with Zoi Sadowski-Synnott leading the charge as the sport's first five-time Olympic medalist. New Zealand's secret? Supporting young athletes from age 3 and combining resources across winter sports. #
Rachel Māia, a passionate paraclimber from New Zealand, is setting her sights on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after the sport makes its historic debut. Her journey shows how determination and new opportunities are opening doors for adaptive athletes worldwide.
A new golf tournament in Queenstown just proved that sports can change lives beyond the course. The New Zealand Open Charitable Trust raised over $90,000 in its first year, funding rescue equipment and children's health research.
New Zealand singles are swapping awkward dinner dates for padel courts, where the fast-growing racket sport is sparking real connections. With 600 players in one Auckland WhatsApp group alone, this tennis-squash hybrid is becoming the country's hottest social scene.
For the first time in 40 years, Australia's iconic State of Origin rugby league match will be played outside the country, and New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat. Auckland's Eden Park will host one game of the 2027 series, marking a historic moment for the sport across the ditch.
Four basketball players scattered across New Zealand went undefeated at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, crediting their genuine friendship as their secret weapon. In a sport where three of four players are always on court, their trust in each other has become unstoppable.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
New Zealand is sending its largest ever Winter Olympic team to Milan-Cortina this week, building on breakthrough gold medals from the last games. Rising stars are ready to prove Kiwi winter sports dominance isn't a fluke.
When Melie Kerr takes the field as White Ferns captain next week, she'll make history as the first leader in two decades without legendary teammates by her side. The milestone marks a new era for New Zealand women's cricket. #
At 24, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has transformed from underdog to Olympic favorite, putting New Zealand on the winter sports map. Despite months away from home and limited resources, she's won three Olympic medals and just claimed her third world championship.
Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.
More than 2,000 teenage athletes from 127 schools across New Zealand gathered at stunning Lake Ruataniwha for the country's largest high school rowing championship. The six-day Maadi Regatta showcases the next generation of Kiwi rowing talent in one of the nation's most beloved youth sporting traditions.
New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed one of the fastest centuries in cricket history, blasting 100 runs off just 33 balls to send his team to the Twenty20 World Cup final. His record-breaking performance crushed South Africa by nine wickets and sparked celebrations across New Zealand.
New Zealand's tennis team pulled off an epic Davis Cup comeback, fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 in Whangārei. Two young players starred in the deciding matches, booking their country a shot at the sport's elite tier.
New Zealand's cricket team just pulled off one of the most unlikely victories in sports, beating England on their home turf despite losing key players to injury and retirement. It's only the fourth time in 95 years the Black Caps have won a series in England.
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