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Football Ferns climb world rankings after perfect World Cup qualifying run
The Ferns are still chasing their all-time best ranking of 16th from March 2016.
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Black Ferns claim 22-point win over Canada
The NZ women's side surged from 14-5 down at halftime to score five unanswered tries.
Why Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clash
The last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Opinion: Charlisse Leger-Walker’s WNBA leap crowns a Kiwi hoops dynasty
Her mum Leanne Walker captained the Tall Ferns and helped run a family basketball academy.
Pathways coming to fruition: Team NZ confirm new additions to sailing team
The additions come as the team prepare for May's preliminary regatta in Cagliari.
Black Fern has red card overturned ahead of Canada clash
Whitney Hansen made no changes to the side as they prepare for Canada this weekend.
From lucky booties to history maker: Teen sailor’s national title breakthrough
The 14-year-old won seven races to finish 18 points clear in a fleet of 86.
'We are so ready': Dame Lisa Carrington announces pregnancy
New Zealand's most decorated Olympian is entering a new chapter.
Captain of Iranian women's football team wins back frozen assets after Australia asylum reversal
Iran’s courts unfroze Zahra Ghanbari’s seized assets after clearing her.
Opinion: Why White Ferns’ title defence matters for women’s cricket’s big moment
New Zealand enter as defending champions after a fairytale 2024 triumph.
Record $14.9m prize pool up for grabs when White Ferns defend T20 World Cup
From the US$8.7m pool, the winners get US$2.34m, with every team guaranteed US$247,500.
Kiwi basketball star gets selected in WNBA draft
Charlisse Leger-Walker is on the cusp of being the second Kiwi to ever play in the WNBA.
'Full adventure': Rising Waikato cricketer heads to Dutch club
Erin Hunt will spend about five months with HCC in The Hague this year.
Black Ferns begin new era with big win over USA
The Black Ferns kept the USA scoreless in the second half despite having three sin-binned.
Football Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifier
The Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.
'She'll hate me doing this': Black Ferns leader marks milestone as Hansen era begins
Ruahei Demant will become the most-capped Black Ferns captain on Sunday.
Changing of the guard: How Silver Ferns shake-up could reshape ANZ Premiership
The 2026 ANZ Premiership will screen on free-to-air TV for the first time.
From crippling periods to medal hope: Swimmer’s fight to stay in the pool
Hazel Ouwehand races world-class times while working full-time as an accountant.
Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows
The Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
Black Foils sailor to join French SailGP team in Brazil; no firm timeline for NZ return
It's one of two changes for the French, who continue to recover from the Auckland crash.
From Premiership to panic: Tactix coach's post-title reality
Netball NZ's rule changes let stars depart while staying Silver Ferns-eligible.
New coach, new faces, more tests: Inside the Black Ferns' massive 2026 schedule
The Black Ferns will play 11 tests in 2026, beginning with the Pacific Four Series.
'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win
The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.
How a childhood dream and a bigger pole are lifting Kiwi Olympian to new heights
The 25-year-old has just won world indoor bronze with a 4.76m personal best.
'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title
The Kiwi guard is now expected to enter next week's WNBA draft.
From fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its niche
Prue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.
'I'm pretty much it': Meet the country’s only fulltime female wrestling ref
Anna Wood hopes her role inspires young girls to see a future for themselves in wrestling.
Inside life as New Zealand’s only fulltime female ref
Two years in, Anna Wood is making her mark as referee “Lady Reffington”.
Phoenix Women clinch semi-final spot
The Phoenix have all but secured second on the ladder with a win in Adelaide.