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'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signing
The 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.
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Rugby league star to miss NRL season after head knocks in Tonga-Kiwis clash
The forward suffered three head knocks in the space of 90 minutes at Eden Park.
‘Backwards step’: Doctor’s warning as ‘run it straight’ arrives in US
The controversial sport, which led to a teen's death in NZ, has its US debut this week.
Recap: Grand Slam hopes end as England trump All Blacks
A strong second half saw England come back to beat the All Blacks at Twickenham.
McKenzie's field: D-Mac's two late strikes decide Murrayfield thriller
The All Blacks keep their Grand Slam hopes alive despite a spirited Scottish comeback.
‘Blatant lie’: Ex-All Black hits out at Fire and Emergency over incorrect briefing to Deputy PM
The 10-test All Blacks halfback shared a video to social media voicing his frustration.
Recap: All Blacks beat Ireland in Chicago
A strong second half has seen the All Blacks top Ireland at Soldier Field.
'Changed my life': Unlikely friendship sets SBW's World Cup medal on course for auction
Teenager who rushed Twickenham after All Blacks' RWC triumph reflects, a decade on.
'Finals bring moments': Otago turn to All Black spark for first NPC final in two decades
Canterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.
'Repaying the faith': Warriors secure playmaker Luke Metcalf on two-year extension
The 26-year-old missed the end of the Warriors' NRL campaign after an ACL injury.
'Your ego is pumped up': Disgraced ex-Black Cap opens up on recruitment into match-fixing ring
Lou Vincent was handed a life ban from cricket for fixing matches.
Canterbury book NPC final spot after big win over Hawke's Bay
Canterbury have scored four second half tries to storm into the NPC finals against Otago.
Watch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truck
The extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.
Corrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminals
The work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.
Ex-Silver Ferns selector claims seven players complained about coach Taurua
Taurua has been sidelined for the rest of the year after failed talks with Netball NZ.
'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train
The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.
Warriors win maiden NRL State Championship in convincing fashion
The Warriors reserves were dominant from kickoff, running in nine tries to emerge victors.
All Blacks v Wallabies: ABs earn vital bonus point win
The All Blacks secured a win in Perth to regain top spot in the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup with tight win over Wallabies
All the action as the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Auckland.
‘Sadly missed’: New Zealand’s oldest man dies aged 108
The former prisoner of war attributed his longevity to never smoking or drinking.
Otago mount major comeback for Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury
Trailing by as much as 15 points, the challengers took the lead in the 66th minute.
'Cowardly': Footballer allegedly king hit, kicked in face with boot after game
A player has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
'Heartbreaking': NZ Rugby fines Heartland Championship side over player-eligibility breach
It is the third player eligibility breach by the South Island union in 15 years.
'Milestone': Record-high number of Kiwis to play college basketball in US
Schools have been granted the right to directly pay athletes for the first time in NCAA.
'Tough one to swallow': Springboks hand All Blacks record loss in Wellington
How the action unfolded as the All Blacks suffered a record loss in Wellington.
98-year-old All Blacks fan was at Eden Park on Saturday - and in 1937 too
The 98-year-old vividly recalls being on the sideline at the historic 1937 Springboks win.
Warriors' NRLW finals hopes over after heavy defeat to Broncos
The Broncos scored five tries to run away with the win in Hamilton.
Prison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditions
Revamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.
Recap: All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with win over Springboks
How the action unfolded as the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Auckland.
Schools across NZ receive mass 'bomb threat' email
Queenstown Primary School's deputy principal says the threat was issued this morning.
Concussion expert calls for extended stand-down period in pro rugby after player's death
World Rugby's current concussion stand-down period is only 12 days for professionals.
'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's death
Christie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.