Category: Sports

Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Photo: AFP / David Jensen / Getty Images Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou. Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory…

Yuki Miya of New Zealand Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Christchurch amateur golfer Yuki Miya has the lead at NZ Open going into day three at Millbrook Resort on Saturday. The 20-year-old is 12-under-par after firing a second round of 4-under-par 67 to follow an opening 63 that he completed early on Friday. Just one…

New Zealand’s Izzy Gaze bats during the White Ferns vs Zimbabwe Women, Twenty20 International cricket match at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand on Wednesday 25 February 2026. Photo: DJ Mills / Photosport Photo: DJ Mills The White Ferns were much more ruthless with the ball as they bowled Zimbabwe out for just 86 to seal…

Photo: Photosport The Highlanders have suffered another heartbreaking loss, after the Reds bounced back in style. The Reds defeated the Highlanders by 17 points at Suncorp Stadium after leading by 12 at the break. It was a statement performance in front of a lively Brisbane crowd, the home side running in five tries to two…

Photo: Photosport The Hurricanes are looking to make it two from two against Pacific teams, as they head to Lautoka to play the Fijian Drua on Saturday afternoon. Callum Harkin will start at first-five for the Wellington-based outfit, while the Drua are still chasing their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Kickoff is…

Tommy Te Puni races to a 100 metres behind Tiaan Whelpton at Sir Graeme Douglas International. Photo: David Rowland/Photosport Two years have passed, but Tommy Te Puni finally has his name in the record books. Last weekend, the Auckland speedster claimed the national 200 metres mark, when he tore around a bend – but not…

Blues captain Dalton Papali’i in action against the Chiefs at Eden Park. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dalton Papali’i says becoming the 11th player to bring up 100 games for the Blues is one of the biggest honours of his career. The Blues skipper will bring up the milestone in tonight’s Super Rugby Pacific match against the…

Players perform the Haka before the New Zealand Under 85kg v Sri Lanka Tuskers, Race Course Grounds, Colombo. Photo: Lahiru Harshana / Action press New Zealand’s newest national rugby side has had their schedule locked in for 2026. The New Zealand Under 85kg team will repeat their historic visit to Sri Lanka, which last year…

Beau Greaves, in action during the 2026 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London. Photo: SHANE HEALEY There has been history made in the darts world on Wednesday (UK time), with English player Beau Greaves becoming the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour. The 22-year-old achieved the perfect leg…

Moana, a franchise established to represent Pacific communities, have played just twice in the Islands since their inception. Photo: Photosport While the hunger for poaching Pacific rugby talent appears insatiable, the same appetite does not exist for providing for the Islands. For a second consecutive year, Moana Pasifika has been forced to abandon plans to…