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"I'm absolutely delighted to sign for this historic club, and I just can't wait to get started," the left-back said in a statement.

The New Zealand women's basketball team has lost to Japan 77-62.

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New Zealand beat theT20 Tri-Series hosts by eight wickets to secure their second straight win and move to the top of the table, ahead of South Africa.

Bevon Jacobs was filled with pride as he made his debut for New Zealand, playing a vital role in the side's win over South Africa.

The club said the centre-back made the decision to depart "in order to devote more time and support to his young family".

Wellington Phoenix bring prolific goal scoring Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari to A-League.

Tall Blacks veteran Jordan Ngatai will lead the side at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, next month.

Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is being linked to a Saudi Arabia-backed rebel rugby competition.

The former league legend was deemed winner by a single point, with two judges giving him the bout.

All Whites defender Liberato Cacace appears set for a move across Europe.

A purposeful century partnership from Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs set up the Black Caps' victory.

Football Fern Grace Jale recommits to the Wellington Phoenix for a third season.

Trio to battle for last Tall Blacks roster spot for the FIBA Asia Cup.

The Black Caps are set to play their first series under new coach Rob Walter in Zimbabwe.

His inclusion is the only change to the starting side which beat Wests Tigers 34-14 last weekend.

The Wellington Phoenix have replaced accomplished striker Kosta Barbarouses with a Nigerian marksman for the next A-league season.

The West Indies were dismissed for 27 by Australia on the third day of the final Test in Kingston, Jamaica, leaving New Zealand's least-wanted record in place.

New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson has the backing of a former team-mate.

New Zealand is through to the final of the men's Under-20 Rugby World Cup in Italy.

Kiwi motor racing ace Shane van Gisbergen has won back-to-back victories in the Nascar Cup Series, with a strong win at Sonoma Raceway in California.

Wellington golfer Mark Brown scored a two shot victory in the Swiss Seniors Open.

Palou had to withstand a strong challenge from Dixon on the final lap.

Maxwell came off her bike twice on the rock descent after leading early, then lost time with a puncture that resulted in a rear wheel change.

Auckland's Northern Mystics have stormed into the ANZ Premiership Grand Final, outclassing the Tactix by 14 points in netball's top of the table clash.