Joseph Parker cleared to fight after doping suspension lifted; Raven Chapman in critical condition after brain haemorrhage from sparring session
Former England captain Ben Stokes has revealed his ambition to coach the national cricket team after retiring, confirming he is already undertaking Level 3 coaching qualifications.
An Antarctic cold snap brought freezing conditions, hail, and rare snowfall to New Zealand cities including Wellington and Dunedin, causing highway closures and record electricity demand.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald announced the team will skip practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting for a targeted training camp to prepare for the five-Test series.
India's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final heavily depend on the upcoming 2-Test series against Sri Lanka, with a 2-0 loss potentially ending their hopes and boosting Sri Lanka's prospects.
A notoriously elusive feral cat known as 'Nine Lives' has been caught and killed in New Zealand after a three-year rampage that saw it kill dozens of rare brown teal ducks and native wildlife.
New Zealanders Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra, 19, were rescued from Mount Popomanaseu, Solomon Islands' highest peak, after six days trapped in a ravine; a helicopter airlifted them to Honiara.
New Zealand parliament passes a bill making English an official language alongside te reo Māori and sign language, drawing criticism from linguists, legal experts, and opposition MPs who call the legislation pointless and ideological.
New Zealand's SailGP team, the Black Foils, won an environmental award for supporting Jono Ridler's Swim4TheOcean campaign, which delivered a petition with 73,647 signatures to end bottom trawling in New Zealand, despite a recent government permit renewal.
Two New Zealand climbers, Keanu Isaksson (25) and Luca Zylstra (19), have been stranded for five days in a ravine on Mount Popomanaseu in the Solomon Islands, with rescue efforts hampered by torrential rain and difficult terrain.
New Zealand's parliament passed a bill making English an official language, joining te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. The legislation, part of a coalition deal, drew derision from linguists and legal experts, and a viral rebuke from a Māori MP who called it “pathetic.”
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defense agreement in Port Moresby on July 22, expanding maritime surveillance and military exercises. Analysts link this to concerns about China's growing security ties in the Pacific.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their three children, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. They also visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with netball finals scheduled for Sunday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the Commonwealth Games netball semi-finals in Glasgow, watching New Zealand defeat England. They also met athletes and volunteers, with final netball matches and the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday.
Jamaica secured a historic 46-45 victory over defending champions Australia in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final, reaching the final for the first time. England lost 61-54 to New Zealand, setting up a Jamaica vs. New Zealand final and an England vs. Australia bronze match.
Following New Zealand's greyhound racing ban due to animal welfare concerns, approximately 150 greyhounds are being chartered to Australia to continue racing, while 1,400 more require rehoming by the Greyhound Transition Agency.
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights to continue racing, as a ban on the sport takes effect in New Zealand. The ban, legislated in April, aims to rehome approximately 1,400 greyhounds due to high injury and death rates, a conclusion disputed by Greyhound Racing New Zealand.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the final sporting events of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. The event, hosted by Glasgow for the second time, featured a scaled-down program and a spectacular opening ceremony, with Ahmedabad set to host in 2030.
England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
England's netball team, the Roses, lost their Commonwealth Games semi-final 61-54 to New Zealand, missing the gold-medal match. Despite the defeat, goal shooter Eleanor Cardwell affirmed the team's determination to fight for bronze against Australia, expressing confidence in their ability to perform.
English cricket has appointed former New Zealand star Stephen Fleming as the new coach for the men's Test team, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root has been reappointed as captain, while Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim coach for the upcoming Pakistan tour.
New Zealand swimmers perform haka for gold medalist Lewis Clareburt, Pakistani lawn bowler Mohammed Ayub Qureshi works double shift, and men's 88kg weightlifting record broken five times in 10 minutes at Commonwealth Games Day 5.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
Ryan Fox, son of World Cup-winning All Black Grant Fox, wins the 154th Open Championship, carving his own path to greatness in New Zealand sports history.
