Taihape Shears: Welshman Gethin Lewis claims open shearing title
Henderson blasted the 20 out in 14m 43.07s, beating Lewis to the final cord by 9.84s. Smith was…
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Jannik Sinner strolls through
She waved regally to the crowd and the four-time Grand Slam champion then folded up the umbrella and…
Golf: New Zealand Open confirms $2m prize purse and minimum payout for pros
NZ Herald 20 Jan, 2026 12:12 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Lulu Sun v Linda Fruhvirtova: Kiwi out in Australian Open first round after injury comeback falters
The 20-year-old Fruhvirtova, ranked 132 in the world, looked more comfortable on court, having played three three-setters in…
Australian Open: Centurion Novak Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff move on
“What can I say? I like the sound of it. Centurion is pretty nice,” he said after his…
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
“It was just my instinct to help her and I think everyone would do the same. I’m happy…
Australian Open: No Venus Williams fairytale as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
“But overall just happy. I’m pleased about the level that I played today,” added Alcaraz, who was playing…
ASB Classic: Ben Shelton on 2026 Australian Open prospects, Trinity Rodman support
“It’s a little bit windy, the conditions here, which is great to start your year,” he said. “You…
Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days
“We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity, which is better for customer experience,”…
NZ Dairy Industry Awards: Entries open for ASB and Fonterra farm ownership prizes
The couple won the 2018 Waikato Share Farmers of the Year and achieved third place at the national…
Amateur stuns star-studded field to win ‘One Point Slam’ in Melbourne
Crucially, the amateurs were allowed two serves but any current ATP or WTA-ranked players only one. Australia’s Smith,…
Victoria Police to deploy semiautomatic rifles at Australian Open for safety
Nationals leader David Littleproud. Photo / Getty Images “Look, it is a sad sign of the times that…