Wellington

Paul Izzo was "lost for words" after dragging Melbourne Victory to a stunning penalty shootout victory with clutch saves and a goal of his own.

Tuesday will mark the closing chapter of New Zealand's love affair with the Women's World Cup, which has blown away all of FIFA's expectations.

Local rugby player Daniel Baldwin with a rousing haka after the 19-year-old suffered a brain injury during a match

Australia skipper Steve Smith was booed in Wellington by local cricket fans after umpires checked the catch that dismissed him.

Josh Hazlewood grabbed 4-42 on day one of the First Test, showing how he has learned from last year's Ashes.

An umpire blunder has saved Adam Voges after he was bowled off a delivery that was incorrectly a no ball.

An under-strength Australia booked a place in the quarter-finals of the world series rugby sevens tournament in New Zealand.

The Mariners' Roy O'Donovan has apologised for an ugly headbutt on Wellington defender Manny Muscat.

The Wellington Phoenix have completed an upset win over A-League high flyers Melbourne Victory.