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Black Ferns loose forwards Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King have secured major individual accolades at the World Rugby Awards following a dominant test season.
Olympic icon Dame Lisa Carrington has been named the Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year for a record seventh time at an ceremony in Mount Maunganui.
The New Zealand Kiwis have surged into the Rugby League World Cup semifinals after a ruthless 78-0 win against Fiji on the Gold Coast.
The 2026 Rainbow Games have returned to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, led by Co-Chair and Kaitohu Ao Māori Tux Hika to celebrate community and visibility through sport.
Lower Hutt Mayor and Atatū sporting commentator Ken Laban joined Waatea News to discuss recent triumphs including the Silver Ferns' Constellation Cup victory.
The Silver Ferns have reclaimed the Constellation Cup after a dramatic 52–49 victory over Australia in Sydney, taking an unbeatable 3–0 lead in the four-match series.
The New Zealand Kiwis delivered a clinical performance to defeat the Cook Islands Aitu on Monday, utilizing professional NRL experience to reinforce their 2026 Rugby League World Cup ambitions and celebrate Pacific heritage.
BNZ Breakers co-captain Reuben Te Rangi marked his 400th NBL appearance during a tight 86–84 defeat to the Cairns Taipans, celebrating 15 years in the league as the team welcomed back star guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright.
Olympic athletes and prominent New Zealand entertainers will gather at Auckland’s Trusts Arena on November 6 to challenge long-standing world gumboot throwing records in support of youth mental health.
The Silver Ferns have defeated the Australian Diamonds 62-50 in Christchurch, moving within one win of securing the Constellation Cup after a powerful final-quarter performance.
Olympic champion Blair Tuke and master navigator Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr have launched a pilot sailing program at Ōkahu Bay to reconnect rangatahi with Polynesian maritime traditions.
Northland's Taniwha have secured their first-ever NPC final appearance after a historic win over Otago, marking a massive weekend for Aotearoa sport that included All Blacks and Kiwi Ferns victories.
The New Zealand Kiwi Ferns have survived a major scare in Newcastle, rallying late in the second half to defeat a courageous Fiji Bulikula side 18-12 in their Rugby League World Cup opener.
Netball New Zealand and Netball Australia have established the Plummer-Aitken Medal to recognize the most valuable player of the Constellation Cup, honoring legendary coaches Dame Ruth Aitken and Norma Plummer.
Coach Ricky Henry has named a powerful Kiwi Ferns side for Sunday’s World Cup opener against Fiji, featuring the debut of Olympic gold medallist Stacey Waaka and former Australian representatives Zahara Temara and Shannon Mato.
Māori shearers and woolhandlers delivered standout performances at the New Zealand Spring Shears in Waimate, alongside a historic transtasman victory for Australia in the blade shearing test.
The rugby world is mourning the passing of Cheryl Waaka, a two-time World Cup champion and pioneer who helped establish New Zealand as a global powerhouse in women's rugby.
Sports commentator Ken Laban joins Radio Waatea to reflect on the life of Black Ferns legend Cheryl Waaka and the latest provincial rugby results as teams head into the semifinals.
Led by captain Ardie Savea, the All Blacks aim to extend a 53-match unbeaten run at Eden Park as they face the Australian Wallabies in their quest to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
Sports commentator Ken Laban discusses a significant weekend in sport, highlighted by Ardie Savea's move to the Blues and Dane Gagai's international eligibility switch to New Zealand.
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, expressing his desire to use rugby as a platform to unite Auckland’s diverse communities.
The BNZ Breakers are prioritising player welfare and long-term development as they navigate injury setbacks for Preston Le Gassick and Josiah-Jordan James ahead of their five-game road series.
Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Valerie Adams has shared a moving tribute to the late broadcaster and journalist Phil Gifford, describing him as a father figure and a man of great empathy.
New Zealand Rugby has recorded one of its largest financial gains in history, netting $35 million from the successful 2026 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour to South Africa and the United States.
Newcastle has ended a 25-year wait for an NRL Grand Final appearance after a resilient 22-14 victory over the Penrith Panthers.
Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō was among a record-shattering crowd of 48,511 at Eden Park to celebrate a historic season for the New Zealand Warriors.
The Black Ferns secured a commanding 66-14 victory over Scotland, leading a weekend of Kiwi sporting triumphs that included record-breaking runs and mountain bike titles, despite the Warriors' narrow exit from the NRL finals.
The Black Ferns have secured a convincing 66-14 win over Scotland at Hive Stadium, building significant momentum in the WXV Global Series ahead of a major clash against England.
Breakers owner Marc Mitchell has launched a comprehensive rebranding and rebuild of the NBL franchise to reconnect the club with its New Zealand heritage and community roots.
The New Zealand Warriors' 2026 NRL season has ended in a heartbreaking 12-10 elimination loss to the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park, despite playing before a record-breaking domestic home crowd of 48,500 fans.
White Sox captain Dr Lara Andrews (Ngāti Ruanui) has highlighted the power of whanaungatanga and intergenerational legacy as the New Zealand women's softball team begins its World Cup qualifier campaign in Oklahoma City.
A development strategy centered on 'farming the farm' has helped the New Zealand Warriors secure a second-place regular season finish as they head into the 2026 NRL finals.
Hundreds of young people across the Auckland region are participating in a month-long sports programme at The Y Camp Adair designed to remove financial and social barriers to physical activity.
New Zealand has been named the host for the 2028 World Squash Championships, marking the largest squash event in the nation's history just months before the sport's Olympic debut.
A 36-man All Blacks squad has arrived in Baltimore for the final test of their series against the Springboks, following a competitive third match in Soweto.
Commentators Ken Laban and Dale Husband have celebrated a major weekend for Aotearoa sport, highlighted by a Black Ferns history-making win and the Warriors’ playoff qualification.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dismissed criticism regarding Jarome Luai’s recent visit to Papua New Guinea, describing the scrutiny as irrelevant.
The Warriors could see the return of key players Jackson Ford and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak for their upcoming NRL qualifying final, providing a major boost to the club's maiden premiership pursuit.
The Spinoff has celebrated the historical legacy of iconic Māori and Pākehā athletes who pioneered the mullet hairstyle, highlighting its prominence in New Zealand's sporting culture.
Guest writer Zoe George explores how the new season of Ted Lasso reflects the real-world progress and ongoing challenges faced by women in New Zealand sports like rugby and cricket.
New Zealand athletes delivered major international results this weekend, headlined by Aimee Fisher’s canoe sprint success, a Tall Blacks overtime thriller against Iran, and a successful world title defense by the men’s pair.
Rangatahi basketballer Ihaka Cate is heading to Massachusetts on a full scholarship to Northfield Mount Hermon School, aiming for Ivy League success while sharing Māori culture.
The New Zealand Warriors and All Blacks recorded significant victories this past weekend, with the Warriors scoring 45 points against South Sydney and the All Blacks defeating the Springboks at Ellis Park.
The Northern Mystic have secured the 2026 ANZ Premiership title as netball in Aotearoa reaches a record 1.05 million unique viewers, despite ongoing discussions regarding the sport's professional business model.
The New Zealand Warriors have performed their first-ever official pre-match haka, Ngā Tamatoa, ahead of a victorious 28-12 clash against the Penrith Panthers.
As the All Blacks prepare for their 2026 series against South Africa, a new analysis by Jeremy Hapeta and Rochelle Stewart-Withers highlights the significant presence of Māori and Pacific athletes in the current 44-man squad.
The Australian Rugby League Commission has confirmed Eden Park will host a men's State of Origin fixture on 16 June 2027, marking the first time the prestigious series has been held in Aotearoa New Zealand.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo’unga will return to the national squad for the South African tour following his impressive domestic form for Canterbury.
The Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards are set to return in December 2026, following a three-year hiatus and a call for whānau and clubs to nominate local talent.
The NZ Warriors have marked a 31-year milestone by debuting their own club haka, Ngā Tamatoa, in a victory over the Penrith Panthers, while establishing protocols to ensure the ritual remains a sacred tool for significant club occasions.
The Northland Taniwha rugby team has joined forces with Water Safety New Zealand to leverage their community mana in a bid to reduce drowning rates across the Northland region.
The New Zealand Silver Ferns have reclaimed Commonwealth Games netball gold for the first time since 2010, defeating Jamaica 56-48 in a resilient final performance at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
A bumper weekend for New Zealand sport sees a dominant Warriors win, the Silver Ferns reaching the Commonwealth Games final, and individual cycling success in Glasgow.
Weightlifter David Liti and sprinters Ellesse Andrews and Rebecca Petch are among the elite athletes set to represent New Zealand in track and field at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Māori sprinter Zoe Hobbs has claimed an historic gold medal in the women’s 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, breaking the 11-second barrier and setting a new Oceania record despite heavy rain.
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax is embracing his Māori identity and Māori-medium education to ensure his children grow up with the cultural grounding he missed as a youth.
Sprint star Zoe Hobbs has made New Zealand history by winning the women's 100m gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a new Oceania record.
Te Tuhi Lewis has propelled the New Zealand men’s 3x3 basketball team into the Glasgow Commonwealth Games semifinals after a dominant play-in victory against Singapore.
The New Zealand Silver Ferns have demonstrated a strong start to their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign, maintaining a comfortable lead against the Scottish Thistles in preliminary play.
Weightlifter David Liti and judoka Moira de Villiers have led the New Zealand team into the OVO Hydro during the opening ceremony of the re-imagined Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
