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Photo: Dianne Manson / RNZ Composite The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year. The final days of the inquest into the suspected suicide of the 24-year-old sprint cyclist have been scheduled for 22 to 24 April. The hearing before…
The Black Sticks celebrate Anna Willocks’ goal that gave them victory against the United States in the second test at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Auckland, 20 January 2025. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Anna Willocks scored just 90 seconds from fulltime to give the Black Sticks Women their second win over the United States in as many days in…
Auckland FC’s Guillermo Bartesaghi during the Auckland FC v Melbourne City FC match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, Saturday 18 January. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Depth. It’s the hallmark of some of football’s greatest ever teams. Manchester United won the treble in 1998-99 thanks to two super subs. Liverpool fans wax lyrical about the…
Nigeria has upset New Zealand at the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. Photo: Photosport The New Zealand under-19 women’s cricket team has been stunned by Nigeria at the T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The Nigerians were overjoyed at registering their maiden win at their first U19 T20 World Cup. In a rain-affected match in Sarawak,…
Mea Motu celebrates retaining the IBO Super Bantamweight World Title at Wahine Toa II fight week at McKay Stadium, Whangarei. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Whether it’s with words or punches, the unashamedly authentic Mea ‘NightMea’ Motu leaves an impression wherever she goes. The Kiwi bantamweight’s bubbly yet brash personality has endeared her to the boxing world,…
Iga Swiatek. Photo: Photosport Iga Swiatek felt satisfaction and hoped for closure after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said that it would not appeal her case at sport’s highest court. WADA’s announcement came shortly after the five-times Grand Slam champion produced a ruthless display during her 6-0 6-1 win over German lucky loser Eva Lys…
Beth Mooney led the way for the Australians against England. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Australia retained the Women’s Ashes with three matches to spare following their 57-run victory over England in the opening Twenty20 international in Sydney on Monday. Holders Australia, who won all three one-day internationals between the teams this month, defended a total of 198-7…
Kosta Barbarouses has brought up his 100th A-League goal. Photo: Photosport Kosta Barbarouses scored his 100th A-League goal as an under-strength Wellington Phoenix scored their first win of the year, beating Macarthur FC 2-1 at Campbelltown in Sydney. At the other end of the spectrum, their other goal on Monday night was Kazuki Nagasawa’s first…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner signs autographs for fans at the Australian Open. Photo: AFP Jannik Sinner battled through illness and reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open but the physical demands of Grand Slam tennis proved too much for French veteran Gael Monfils and American teenager Learner Tien. Iga Swiatek was in excellent shape as she…
By Dave Worsley Erin Routliffe Photo: PHOTOSPORT Another Grand Slam, another quarterfinal for the New Zealand and Canadian combination of Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski. The second seeded pair are through to the last eight at the Australian Open, but only after another come from a set down victory. This time it was over 15th…
