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Shared cycle path set to connect Waipawa and Waipukurau
A shared pathway for cyclists and walkers between Waipawa and Waipukurau will soon be a reality. The path aims to connect the two towns and make walking and cycling easier for the public. "While we are strongly focused on safety,...

'Lack of ability' - Kiwi cricket legends still feuding after all these years
It was New Zealand's finest moment in test cricket, but 34 years later the famous coach and a leading player are at odds with each other … over techniques.The Richard Hadlee-inspired New Zealand side of the 1980s has legendary status,...

Sports chief defends decision to cut funding to Black Sox softball team
Seven-time world champs forced to take funding hit after poor showing in Prague.

Tyson Fury would 'love' to spar with Anthony Joshua to prepare for Deontay Wilder rematch
Two Brits could team up to dethrone Deontay Wilder in remarkable twist among elite heavyweight fighters.

ROK Cup NZL set to expand in 2020
The Vortex engine-based ROK Cup New Zealand kart racing series is set to expand in 2020 with the Vortex ROK DVS Senior class joining the Vortex Mini ROK and Cadet ROK classes, on which the popular national series - which has been going now for six years - was based, together with Vortex ROK DVS J

Sprint path likely for Shadows Cast - NZ Racing Desk
Group One winning miler Shadows Cast may be kept to sprint distances in the coming months, starting with the Gr.2 Kamada Park Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on Saturday.

Finn Delany signs for Wellington Saints for 2020 NZ NBL season
Young Tall Black has played all six of his NBL seasons for his hometown Giants, but will be a Saint next year.

Female darts player makes history at world championship
Fallon Sherrock became the first female darts player to beat a man at the PDC World Championship today.Sherrock, a former runner-up at the women's world championship, recovered from losing the opening set to beat Ted Evetts 3-2...

New Zealand pitches from Black Caps v England test series rated well by ICC
ICC give controversial Kiwi pitches pass marks following test cricket series against England.

Principle too good at Matamata
The Ben Foote-trained Principle broke through for his maiden victory at the second time of asking at Matamata on Thursday when taking out the Carrfields Livestock Matamata 1600.

Hurricanes to announce John Plumtree's departure, new coaching setup on Thursday
Last year's Super Rugby semifinalists expected to keep it in-house to replace their All Blacks-bound head coach.

Ski racers, snowboarder named to NZ Team for 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Auckland-based alpine ski racers Harrison Messenger and Katie Crawford, and snowboarder Mitchell Davern, have been selected to the New Zealand Team for the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

A year of sporting highs in Southland
Another impressive year of Southland sporting achievement is drawing to a close.

NRL: West Tigers' Josh Reynolds pleads not guilty in court appearance
NRL star fronts court and makes a plea on alleged domestic violence incident.

Podium finish for NZ Para Alpine Skier Adam Hall at season opener - Snow Sports NZ
NZ Para alpine skier Adam Hall (Wanaka) has finished on the podium at his first race of the northern hemisphere season. Adam placed third in the men’s standing category at this morning’s North America Cup Slalom at California’s Mammoth Mountain.

2020 Teal Pants campaign announced - Harness Racing NZ
Harness Racing New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the dates for next year’s Teal Pants Campaign in New Zealand will be 1 February to 15 March 2020.

Top 15 Sporting Moments of 2019 - No.3 - Silver Ferns and their remarkable return to glory
Radio Sport Mornings' host Jason Pine counts down the top 15 sporting moments of the year. Today: Number 3 - Silver Ferns and their remarkable return to glory. The Silver Ferns hadn't won the Netball World Cup for 16 years and...