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Waikato powerlifter eyes gold as Special Olympics Games head to Christchurch
Waikato is sending 41 athletes to compete in seven sports at the event.
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Rising fighter steps up: Waikato boxer confirms first professional bout
The fight on December 13 also features WBA Oceania title hopeful Francis Waitai.
World champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the Year
Dr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.
Ready for the next step: Waikato fighters chase big wins
Titus Proctor will face England’s Daniel Bonner for the WBC world title.
Top riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars back
Racing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.
Waikato boxers edge closer to Commonwealth Games selection
Saskia Elliott and Amanda Laird will face off in Cambridge trials on December 12 and 13.
'Critical condition': Waikato motorsport race cancelled after medical event
They pulled to the side of the track and responders were on the scene immediately.
Henry, Chapman help Black Caps rout West Indies for ODI series whitewash
New Zealand got home with 117 balls up their sleeve for a second straight series sweep.
Hurricanes mourn death of young wife after rare cancer battle
The 21-year-old Waikato woman was diagnosed with a cancer found in one in 10 million.
How Nyika plans to fight his way back to a world title shot
The Kiwi boxer returns to the ring on December 13 in Queensland.
‘It’s definitely a learning curve’: Wilde reflects on costly Dubai error
Hayden Wilde was denied victory after riding an extra lap on the bike in Dubai.
Positive signs as injured jockey able to open eyes after race fall
Bailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall in Rotorua on Sunday
Title breakthrough: 20-year-old Matamata boxer claims NZ welterweight crown
Sonny Morini's victory makes him New Zealand’s first welterweight champion since 2021.
Jockey from famous family in induced coma after race fall
Bailey Rogerson has been placed in an induced coma after a fall during a race at Rotorua.
Unstoppable: Hamilton boxer rises into world top 20 ranking
Promoters are searching Asia and Africa for Yama’s next opponent in December.
Hayden Wilde slams Dubai T100 officials after extra bike lap costs result
Wilde rode an extra 8km after missing the bike exit in the Dubai heat.
Moving season: How Quinn Tupaea became the glue of the All Blacks midfield
Back from injury, Tupaea started the season on the fringe but has quickly become integral.
From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid
The 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.
Rising boxing star eyes New Zealand welterweight title
Morini enters the bout unbeaten in nine fights, with seven knockout wins.
Once rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the world
Shaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.
Dame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of Fame
Carrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.
‘An exciting time’: Gibbes unveils Chiefs line-up for 2026 season
Jono Gibbes steps in as head coach for the Chiefs' landmark 30th season.
What McKenzie's performance tells us about ABs' resilience
The All Blacks blew a 17-point lead before McKenzie’s late heroics saved them.
Late call-up leads Hauraki fighter to victory in controversial 1‑minute fight series
Dan Hooker’s backyard fight series has drawn criticism over safety risks.
Te Akau quartet face imposing favourite in NZ 1000 Guineas
Trainers have a strong team as they seek to defend classic title at Riccarton.
Relief and redemption: Horse of the Year storms home at Ellerslie
Trainer Stephen Marsh said he was ‘bloody nervous’ but proud of the gritty win.
From boardroom to bootroom: Community stars take the field for charity
Local identities with backgrounds in business, politics and sport will kick for a cause.
Top prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talent
Coach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.
Unbeaten run: Hamilton boxer struggles to find willing opponents
Sheilla Yama will take on Rishon Harris in a 'keep busy fight' in Auckland this weekend.