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When your Olympic dream turns into a nightmare
5 Sep 2024Middle distance runner James Preston is back home in Wellington and eager to return to international competition after a disappointing Olympics.
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America's Cup: Racing postponed after lightning strikes
5 Sep 2024There was no racing on the scheduled sixth day of the America's Cup challenger series because of stormy weather.
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Paralympics: Holly Robinson wins shot put medal
4 Sep 2024Holly Robinson wins her first Paralympic shot put bronze medal in Paris
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Cricket captain committed to NZ cause ahead of Test schedule
4 Sep 2024Tim Southee admits he needs to step up personal performance as a packed Test schedule begins in India.
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Storm stops America's Cup boats from taking to water
4 Sep 2024Louis Vuitton Cup racing abandoned again as storm lashes Barcelona.
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Warriors reveal name of new hospitality venue
4 Sep 2024'Full Time' came out as the preferred option amongst fans, beating out the likes of 'Wah Bar' and 'Up the Bars'.
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Basketball NZ 'overwhelmed' with offshore interest in Tall Blacks coach role
4 Sep 2024Basketball New Zealand hear out international candidates for Tall Blacks coaching role.
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Equestrian: Powell looks to add Burghley title to Badminton win
4 Sep 2024New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell will look to add the prestigious Burghley Horse trials title to her Badminton win earlier in the year when the event gets underway on Friday.
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'Amazing success' as Kiwi runners win medals
4 Sep 2024A cerebral palsy researcher is celebrating the success of New Zealand athletes at the Paris Paralympics with the condition. Audio
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Boxing: David Nyika's opponent Blake Caparello fails drug test 10 days out from fight
4 Sep 2024Kiwi boxer David Nyika's Australian opponent has failed a drugs test just over a week out from their fight in Auckland.
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Routliffe and Dabrowski beaten in US Open quarter-finals
4 Sep 2024The US Open doubles reign of Erin Routliffe and Gabi Dabrowski is over.
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Netball: More Australian players than ever sign with NZ teams
4 Sep 2024Analysis - A number of Australian players, who have been squeezed out of their own domestic league, will play in next year's ANZ Premiership, which could add much-needed intrigue.
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Anna Grimaldi wins bronze in 100m final in Paris
4 Sep 2024It is New Zealand's fifth medal of the Paralympics, after Will Stedman picked up a silver medal in his 400m final overnight. Audio
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Lightning halts sailing at America's Cup
4 Sep 2024Lightning during an America's Cup qualifying contest between defenders New Zealand and the in-form Italians prompted officials to abandon racing off Barcelona for the day. Video
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'Lots more potential medals' still to come for NZ Paralympic team
4 Sep 2024Chef de mission Raylene Bates told RNZ they were riding a high but had cycling, equestrian, athletics heats and more swimming tomorrow alone.
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2024 NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs defend throne in three-peat bid
4 Sep 2024Kansas City begins the 2024 season where it wrapped last season: atop the NFL power rankings.
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Baz takes control of all three England men's cricket teams
4 Sep 2024England have appointed Brendon McCullum as their new men's white-ball coach, which the New Zealander will combine with his current role as Test coach.
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Home wanted for 100 years of netball history
3 Sep 2024A tracksuit that belonged to Dame Lois Muir in the 1980s and a minute book from 1924 are two of the most prized possessions at a new museum exhibition dedicated to netball in New Zealand.
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Paralympics: Kiwi William Stedman misses medal by 2cm
3 Sep 2024In a field loaded with experience, Stedman - who won silver in Tokyo - came agonisingly close.
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All Blacks still waiting for explanation on Springboks' try
3 Sep 2024But the team aren't dwelling on a referee's blunder in their defeat to the Springboks as they prepare for a must win clash.
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South Africa Rugby sorry for 'highly regrettable' haka interference
3 Sep 2024"It was never the intention to schedule any activities that would coincide with such an iconic moment," SA Rugby's chief says. Video
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Another All White to join Auckland FC
3 Sep 2024Auckland FC reportedly sign ninth All White to inaugural A-League side.
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Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson earn first Black Caps contracts
3 Sep 2024Promising allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have been awarded Black Caps contracts for the first time, effectively replacing Devon Conway and Finn Allen on the central contract list.
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Horner says Red Bull are caught in a vicious circle
3 Sep 2024Red Bull's loss of form after dominating last season stems from car balance issues creating a vicious circle for the Formula One champions.
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