ASB Classic: Elina Svitolina completes comeback win over Sonay Kartal for semi-final spot
“I expect this when I go on the court. It’s not easy but I think it pushes me…
ASB Classic: Philippines tennis player Alexandra Eala chases first WTA final after impressive Auckland run
Eala has enjoyed visits to Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, but the main source of satisfaction has come…
ASB Classic: Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala continues run in Auckland WTA event
It has paid off – already – as Eala has quickly climbed the ladder. She first picked up…
Sports Minister to investigate incident at ASB Classic tennis where Croatian supporters were stopped from wearing fan gear
Erceg said he was baffled by the encounter, noting there was no information online indicating that sporting jerseys…
ASB Classic: Venus Williams considers future, Svitolina, Eala advance in Auckland WTA event
“I mean, [tennis] is obviously number one right now,” said Williams. “Everything else is on the back burner,…
Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in first round after loss to Magda Linette
“She pushes you to the spot you don’t want to be and that’s where I was for a…
ASB Classic: Kiwi Monique Barry can’t hide emotions after first-round exit
“I was just trying to do what I could on each point and hope to find some rhythm,…
ASB Classic: Elina Svitolina on mental-health break and fresh start
“Definitely I’ll be opening up maybe a bit later about what was happening, but for now it’s still…
My Secret Auckland: ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin shares his favourite spots in the city
Bistro in St Heliers is my go-to for brunch. It has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel but with consistently…
ASB Classic: Low-key star Emma Navarro ready to step up at Auckland WTA event
She had reached No 143 by the end of that year before skyrocketing through 2023, jumping more than…
ASB drops New Zealand milk price forecast to $9.20/kgMS after another weak Global Dairy Trade auction
Anhydrous milk fat prices were down another 5.2% after falling 9.8% at the last sale. “The pace and…
ASB faces $6.73m penalty for breaching money laundering and terrorism laws
“Banks play a very important role in helping to detect financial crime and safeguarding our financial system. Our…