Former Māori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund retires from rugby after neck injury
The front-rower appeared seven times for the Māori All Blacks, but was named captain in the 2025 squad…
Crows star Chelsea Randall says concussion left with her ‘no choice’ but to retire from AFLW
Adelaide Crows star Chelsea Randall says the ongoing effects of multiple concussions left with her “no choice” but…
Nelson rugby player retires after serious injury that left him stricken on field for an hour
Pugh said CT and MRI scans have come back “okay”. “So [it’s] cleared, there’s no major damage at…
Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu retires due to neck injury
The 28-year-old was ruled out of the Pacific Four Series ahead of the opening game against the United…
Michael Rowland to leave the ABC after 39 years in front of the camera
7.30’s national affairs reporter Michael Rowland is stepping down from the ABC after a 39-year career. From the…
Olympic cyclist Nicole Shields retires from high-performance sport
Shields decided to return to the track in 2022 and earned a place in the Cycling New Zealand…
Black Caps v West Indies: Kane Williamson retires from Twenty20 Internationals
His leadership and tactics were key in New Zealand’s run to the 2021 T20 World Cup final, where…
Josh Taylor retires from boxing due to eye injuries
Josh Taylor, former undisputed super lightweight world champion, has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of…