Sport
Black Caps' India series about 'getting info' for World Cup
Missing the first part of the summer through injury should work in Glenn Phillips' favour as he prepares for a busy couple of months of cricket.
Celtic sack manager after just 33 days
The Scottish football giants have brought back a familiar face after Wilfried Nancy was sacked just eight matches into his tenure.
Manchester United sack coach after turbulent spell
The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions with Old Trafford bosses over recent days.
Auckland held to draw but extend A-League lead
A-League leaders Auckland FC were held to a 1-all draw by Macarthur FC last night in Sydney with the hosts extending their unbeaten run to six matches.
Colossal World Cup towers over all in packed 2026 sports calendar
The biggest football World Cup in history, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, is set to outshine all other events.
Novak Djokovic exits PTPA over transparency concerns
The Serbian is stepping away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association, the advocacy group he co-founded.
City drop points, Liverpool and United also draw
Chelsea handed London rivals Arsenal a welcome boost in the Premier League title race by holding Manchester City to a draw.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 January
Health Minister Simeon Brown provides an update on Manage My Health data hack; Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches; Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader… Audio
Anyone for tennis?
The ASB Classic is back for 2026 and it's already shaping up as a crowd-pleaser. Twenty-two players are confirmed, with big names returning alongside some exciting new talent. Tournament Director… Audio
ASB Tennis Classic starts in Auckland
The ASB Tennis Classic starts today in Auckland, but local star Lulu Sun won't be taking part. Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Breakers lose at home as finals hopes take a hit
The New Zealand Breakers finals hopes were dealt a blow as they fell to the Perth Wildcats in Auckland.
Anthony Joshua makes first public comments since fatal crash
The former world heavyweight champion has posted on social media for the first time since a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
Australian cricket great awakes from induced coma
Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis - an infection that causes swelling around the brain.
Ashes crowd applauds Bondi Beach hero
Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed one of the shooters in the Bondi Beach attack, has been loudly applauded at the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Luke Littler storms to second successive darts world title
Littler thrashed Dutchman Gian van Veen to clinch another world title in front of a raucous Alexandra Palace crowd.
Arsenal strengthen Premier League grip as Wolves finally win
Declan Rice bags a double for the league leaders while last-placed Wolves prevail at the 20th attempt.
Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run
The Wellington Phoenix left it late to snatch a share of the spoils with Brisbane Roar in their first match of the year.
Swiatek rejects 'Battle of the Sexes' and backs mixed team events
The world number two says women's tennis is strong enough to survive without gender-based matches.
Wellington Phoenix men overcome odds to crush Brisbane 3-0
Emotional coach Giancarlo Italiano described the win with 10 men as the best of his time in charge of the A-League club.
