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New Zealand's Silver Ferns dominated the final quarter to defeat Australia 62-50 in front of 6,000 cheering fans in Christchurch. The victory puts them one win away from reclaiming the Constellation Cup they last held in 2024.
Jimmy Maher led North Harbour from the bottom of the rankings to a playoff spot in just one season. Now the Highlanders are bringing his winning touch to New Zealand's top rugby league.
A small New Zealand rugby team just made history, crushing their semifinal opponent 38-19 to reach their first national championship game ever. The underdogs from Whangārei now stand one win away from a title that's eluded them for generations.
A small-town New Zealand women's soccer team just claimed the national Marist championship, proving local talent can compete at the highest level. The Gisborne Shockers dominated the tournament while inspiring their entire region.
New Zealand's rugby and rugby league teams united in Sydney to support each other before facing their Australian rivals. The cross-code collaboration shows how sports can build bridges and national pride.
After finishing in the points 11 times this season, New Zealand's Liam Lawson is set to secure his Formula One future with Racing Bulls for 2027. The 22-year-old driver's consistent performance has earned him widespread support from racing legends and team bosses alike.
After three heartbreaking championship losses in a row, Canterbury's women's rugby team dominated Auckland 50-24 to finally reclaim the Farah Palmer Cup. The victory ends their painful streak and caps an undefeated season where they outscored opponents by more than 240 points.
New Zealand's Black Ferns just added four-time World Cup winner Anna Richards as an independent selector, strengthening women's rugby from the top down. With over 35,000 women and girls now playing rugby in New Zealand, the timing couldn't be better.
Former Football Ferns captain Abby Erceg declined to play in New Zealand's 2023 World Cup, but she couldn't resist joining Wellington Phoenix to help grow women's soccer at home. The 36-year-old champion is back with world-class experience and a mission to give back.
A small-town New Zealand rugby team just made history after 120 years. Northland's Taniwha clinched their first ever home playoff game with a hard-fought victory in the deep south.
New Zealand's under-21 canoe polo teams made history at the world championships in Germany, with both men's and women's squads earning their first-ever podium finishes. Small-town players from Manawatū helped power the historic achievement against 76 teams from around the globe.
Rising WNBA player Hailey Van Lith is heading to New Zealand to play for the Tokomanawa Queens, bringing her 1.3 million Instagram followers and elite skills to grow women's basketball down under. The signing pairs her with Kiwi WNBA player Charlisse Leger-Walker in a historic moment for the young league.