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Boxing: Parker and Zhang set to fight again
12 Mar 2024Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang will almost certainly meet again, after the Chinese fighter's management indicated they were keen they want to initiate his rematch clause. Video
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Tim Southee's future as Black Caps captain; 'We'll see'
12 Mar 2024This summer has seen the start of a change of guard within the Black Caps and the transition from the old to the new is expected to continue.
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Malaysia asked to host Commonwealth Games
12 Mar 2024Malaysia says it has been offered $200m to help the country host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Netballers pay talks stall while Netball NZ negotiates broadcast deal
12 Mar 2024A bargaining process for a new collective employment agreement for New Zealand's elite netball players is on ice while Netball New Zealand negotiates a new broadcasting deal.
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Leniu banned for eight weeks for racial slur
12 Mar 2024Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been suspended for eight weeks for a racial slur directed towards Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam.
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Cricket: Black Caps go close, but fall short against Australia
11 Mar 2024A heroic spell by debutant fast bowler Ben Sears got the Black Caps close - but Australia survived to win the second cricket test in Christchurch by three wickets and take the series 2-0.
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Chris Wood returns to action in time for All Whites games
11 Mar 2024All Whites coach Darren Bazeley would have been happy to see the return of skipper Chris Wood to action.
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Up the (insert name here)! What will Auckland’s new A-League team be called?
11 Mar 2024Analysis -'Mathew Nash lists all the potential options for Auckland's football side, from the predictable to the 'Ninja Knights'. Video
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Another title for young New Zealand athlete
11 Mar 2024Maia Ramsden has won her second NCAA collegiate title after claiming gold in the mile at the Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston.
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Australia remain confident, Black Caps are cautious
11 Mar 2024The Australian cricketers are confident they can get up to win the second test, while the Black Caps remain cautious.
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McCullum admits England were "exposed" by India
11 Mar 2024England have been "exposed" in India and have some "deep thinking" ahead, according to coach Brendon McCullum.
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France ease pressure on coach Galthie with win over Wales
11 Mar 2024France put in a dominant second half performance to earn a 45-24 bonus-point Six Nations victory over Wales in Cardiff.
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Liverpool draw with City to go level with leaders Arsenal
11 Mar 2024Liverpool salvaged a point against Manchester City in a breathless 1-1 Premier League blockbuster at Anfield.
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Tense day awaits in second Test as Australia chase 279
10 Mar 2024The Black Caps have their sights on a first home test win over Australia in 31 years after claiming four wickets late on day three of the second test in Christchurch.
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Poua win thriller after again calling out government with haka
9 Mar 2024The Hurricanes Poua have again called out the government in a haka, and Winston Peters has said the team may "lose support" by "going woke".
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Super Rugby Pacific review: Is this the most interesting season in a long time?
10 Mar 2024Analysis - It's hard to know where to start with the latest round: stunning tries, tight finishes and another couple of big victories over the NZ powerhouses. Video
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Chiefs go down to Reds in thriller in Brisbane
10 Mar 2024The Chiefs have been handed their first loss in Super Rugby Pacific this season with a 25-19 defeat to the Reds in Brisbane.
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Verstappen continues early season F1 dominance
10 Mar 2024Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position as Red Bull continued their dominant start to the Formula One season.
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Havertz winner sends Arsenal to top of Premier League
10 Mar 2024Arsenal's Kai Havertz scored a late winner to put them top of the Premier League as the Gunners recorded an eighth league victory in a row.
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Fiji sack sevens coach Gollings
10 Mar 2024Olympic Rugby Sevens men's champions Fiji have sacked English coach Ben Gollings and appointed 2016 gold medallist Osea Kolinisau in his place.
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Hurricanes Poua team denies latest haka was political attack
10 Mar 2024Hurricanes' administators have denied the Poua's latest haka is criticising the government and say people have misconstrued the challenge.
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Barrett-less Hurricanes beat Blues in Wellington
9 Mar 2024The Hurricanes have beaten the Blues 29-21 in Wellington.
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Matt Henry claims seven-wicket haul to keep New Zealand in the fight
10 Mar 2024Kane Williamson missed a golden opportunity, but Matt Henry stole the show with a seven-wicket haul to remember.
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Ireland's hopes of back to back Grand Slams over
10 Mar 2024Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland's double Grand Slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a brilliant attacking display that sent the Six Nations championship…
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