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Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at the MCG in Melbourne. Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England have…

File photo. Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession with Miguel Di Pizo of the Central Coast Mariners during an A-League clash in Gosford on 12 December 2025. Photo: AAP Image / Dan Himbrechts / Photosport Auckland FC’s last A-League game of 2025 has been postponed after the Sydney pitch was deemed to be in…

Hoskins Sotutu with fans. Photo: Brett Phibbs/Photosport Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls and will depart the Blues after the 2026 Super Rugby season. He remained fully committed to the Blues for their upcoming campaign, he said. Since making his Super Rugby debut for the…

Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson in Cromwell on Tuesday. Photo: SUPPLIED Hot laps with Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research. Lawson’s pit-stop from the racing circuit to drive laps in Cromwell drew thousands of motorsport enthusiasts and drive to survive fans to the Central Otago circuit on…

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs Photo: Getty Images Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Main event around 4pm Saturday 20 December Kaseya Center, Miami Live blog updates on RNZ Farce or fight? We’re going to find out on Saturday afternoon when internet personality-turned boxer Jake Paul faces easily the toughest test of…

It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black Ferns coach faced the media for the first time. However, Hansen couldn’t speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who coached the All Blacks…

All White Kosta Barbarouses has played for five A-League clubs including the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Football plans to double its revenue and the number of New Zealand-based A-League teams by 2035 in an ambitious strategy that targets results on and off the field. Currently New Zealand Football (NZF) said there were 111…

Tom Latham and Devon Conway partnership during play on Day 1 of the 3rd cricket test match between New Zealand and West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are in complete control after a record setting day one in third and final test against the West…

Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession against Central Coast Mariners. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC have regained the lead at the top of the A-League men’s table with their Friday night victory, but that could quickly change, as their closest rivals, Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar, both have matches on Saturday night. Four of Auckland’s…

Finley Melville Ives celebrates victory at Secret Garden, China. Photo: FIS Reigning freeski halfpipe world champion Finley Melville Ives from Wānaka has won the FIS World Cup event in China, with compatriot Luke Harrold second. For the first time, two Kiwi halfpipe skiers have shared a podium in either freeski or snowboard. Strong winds at…