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An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki

26 December 2025

An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki

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A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane
	26 Dec 2025: A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane ... more

Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026
	25 Dec 2025: Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026... more

Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion
	25 Dec 2025: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion... more

A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same
	25 Dec 2025: A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same... more

Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break
	25 Dec 2025: Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break... more

A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen
	25 Dec 2025: A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen... more

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues
	25 Dec 2025: All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues... more

Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season
	24 Dec 2025: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season... more

Aussie surprise packet Joe Comito has lost his second round World Darts Championship clash against Northern Ireland's Josh Rock in London
	24 Dec 2025: Aussie surprise packet Joe Comito has lost his second round World Darts Championship clash against Northern Ireland's Josh Rock in London... more

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17 Dec: An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

14 Dec: The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch ++++++++++++++

01 Jan: Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr ++++++++++

24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season ++++++++++

21 Dec: YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has had titanium plates fitted and teeth removed after breaking his jaw in two places during his defeat to two-time world champion Anthony Joshua +++++++++

15 Dec: A breakthrough win for Alice Robinson in the Super G discipline, eight weeks out from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina +++++++++

24 Dec: Jonny Tata's quest to become the first kiwi to advance to the third round at the world darts championship has been dashed +++++++++

Rugby NewsLinks

7 Jan: Elijah taylor looks to inspire future rugby league talent after hanging up boots (NZ Herald)

6 Jan: ‘special player’: key member of champion blues super rugby team signs for french club (Stuff.co.nz)

5 Jan: An australian is captain of the world’s smartest rugby team (Sydney Morning Herald)

4 Jan: Ten-try northampton demolish quins to go top (BBCWorld)

4 Jan: Which super rugby franchise has the most home grown players? (Stuff.co.nz)

31 Dec: Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Pacific sport year in review: the highs and lows of 2025 (RadioNZ)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: ‘love doesn’t end’: former all black announces baby news in bittersweet post (Stuff.co.nz)

30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Five rookie signings who could take super rugby by storm (Stuff.co.nz)

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