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    An injury crisis may have intensified for New Zealand on the fourth day of the opening cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch
     5 December 2025
    An injury crisis may have intensified for New Zealand on the fourth day of the opening cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch
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    Boxing promoter George Rose believes Nelson Asofa-Solomona can be his true aggressive self now he's ditched rugby league for prizefighting
    5 Dec: Boxing promoter George Rose believes Nelson Asofa-Solomona can be his true aggressive self now he's ditched rugby league for prizefighting... more
    Australian boxing promoter George Rose reckons Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be a huge success in the ring
    5 Dec: Australian boxing promoter George Rose reckons Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be a huge success in the ring... more
    A blend of Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle: The Filipino curling team on the cusp of an Olympic spot
    5 Dec: The idea of the Philippines curling team reaching the Winter Olympics has a hint of Cool Runnings about it, while one team member, Alan Frei, has more than a suggestion of Eddie the Eagle. But at the heart of this story is a genuine sporting fairytale that is one step away from becoming an Olympic legend.... more
    Liam Lawson admits any sympathy for Yuki Tsunoda's Formula One future only goes so far
    5 Dec: Liam Lawson admits any sympathy for Yuki Tsunoda's Formula One future only goes so far... more
    Eben Etzebeth won't be back on a rugby field until late March
    5 Dec: Eben Etzebeth won't be back on a rugby field until late March... more
    Patience in testing conditions has golfer Daniel Hillier well placed after the opening round of the Australian golf Open in Melbourne
    5 Dec: Patience in testing conditions has golfer Daniel Hillier well placed after the opening round of the Australian golf Open in Melbourne... more
    Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have posted New Zealand's highest third-wicket batting partnership against the West Indies to dominate the third day of the opening cricket test in Christchurch
    5 Dec: Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have posted New Zealand's highest third-wicket batting partnership against the West Indies to dominate the third day of the opening cricket test in Christchurch... more
    Kiwis rugby league hard man Nelson Asofa-Solomona knows he's in for a tough time switching to boxing full-time
    4 Dec: Kiwis rugby league hard man Nelson Asofa-Solomona knows he's in for a tough time switching to boxing full-time... more
    All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett is relaxed about a possible quarter-final meeting with the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup
    4 Dec: All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett is relaxed about a possible quarter-final meeting with the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup... more

     Most Popular Recent Sports News
     20 Nov: New Zealand have clinched the three-match one-day international cricket series over the West Indies 2-nil with a game to spare, after securing a five-wicket victory in the second fixture at Napier +++++++++++++++
     12 Nov: A gamble, so to speak, has paid off for owner Mick Harvey as his Kingman took out the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington +++++++++++++++
     08 Nov: Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield +++++++++++++++
     09 Nov: The Kiwi Ferns have been trounced 40-8 by the Australian Jillaroos in the women's Pacific Championships final in Sydney ++++++++++++++
     07 Nov: The Silver Ferns complaints which triggered the standing-down of New Zealand coach Dame Noeline Taurua have been revealed ++++++++++++++
     15 Nov: Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has rejected any wrongdoing, after it was revealed a drug test he took before his loss to British heavyweight Fabio Wardley came back positive +++++++++++++
     16 Nov: The Silver Ferns will have the opportunity to cap off a wild 24 hours with a series win in England overnight +++++++++++++

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     Today's News

    International:
    Israel-aligned anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed 14:17

    Cricket:
    An injury crisis may have intensified for New Zealand on the fourth day of the opening cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch 14:07

    Law and Order:
    NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach 14:07

    Law and Order:
    Menzies Aviation has been slapped with a 150-thousand-dollar fine, for biosecurity breaches 13:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person's died and another's seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke - at Matamau 13:27

    International:
    Pentagon watchdog releases report on Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app 13:07

    Law and Order:
    Police have found a suitcase with a revolver and high-powered BB guns - after searching a vehicle spiked after it fled across Auckland last night 13:07

    Rugby League:
    Boxing promoter George Rose believes Nelson Asofa-Solomona can be his true aggressive self now he's ditched rugby league for prizefighting 12:27

    Rugby League:
    Australian boxing promoter George Rose reckons Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be a huge success in the ring 11:57

    International:
    Israel to compete at Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, prompting several nations to withdraw 11:17

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