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A great rivalry resumes this weekend, between the NZ and French women’s rugby sides who were a point apart in the last two tests played here.
Read Adam Julian's Black Ferns preview via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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With three greats of our women’s cricket retired, and a coach moved on, the White Ferns start life again with the toughest of assignments.
Read Aiden McLaughlin's preview of the T20 series vs Australia via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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HLA 2026 season concludes with a Finals weekend 17-18 October at Parakiore , Christchurch. Games live-streamed at NZHandballLive YouTube channel
#nzhandball #nzsports #nzsport #nzhandballleague #handballleague handballleagueaotearoa taken in Parakiore Metro Sports Center by @wispaotearoa

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Former firefighter and Black Fern forward Amanda Murphy brings an “uncompromising pursuit of excellence” to netball’s biggest rivalry – and an uncanny sense the Silver Ferns will win the Constellation Cup.
Read Suzanne McFadden's story about the Ferns' director of athlete performance via the link in our bio
📷 @mbphotonz by @wispaotearoa

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From winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups to challenging national bowel cancer screening protocols, the late Cheryl Waaka never stopped fighting for others, writes teammate and friend Louisa Wall
Read her poignant tribute via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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💜Clear your calendars!💜

This weekend it's round 3 of both football and basketball's national leagues, plus it's finals weekend for the Farah Palmer Cup.

The Football Ferns are in action this Sunday and Wednesday, and next weekend sees the Black Ferns, Silver Ferns, Kiwi Ferns, White Ferns, and the U-17 Football Ferns ALL in action!😍 by @wispaotearoa

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At just 23, Rosie Smith has taken a New Zealand youth sports team to a height they have never been before.

The Christchurch primary school teacher coached the NZ under-21 korfball team to a fourth-placed finish at the world championships – their highest place yet.

Read Merryn Anderson's story via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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A band of six mums, including four former Black Sticks, balanced their baby duties with securing the Manawatū Emeralds' first national hockey championship title in 34 years. Read Suzanne McFadden's story via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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The game of the season is coming to town as the Tokomanawa Queens, led by WNBA stars Hailey Van Lith and Charlisse Leger-Walker, arrive in Christchurch to take on your reigning grand finalist Mainland Pouākai, with MVP Candidates McKenna Dale and Mikki Vaughn!

Tickets are already selling fast for this highly anticipated showdown featuring some of the most talented players in NZ women’s basketball history — tickets are available at pouakai.basketball/tickets 🎟️

🔷ProcureX Mainland Pouākai vs Tokomanawa Queens.
📆Tipoff: 7:30pm | Friday, October 23.
📍Parakiore Recreation & Sport Centre, Christchurch.
*Rapid League tips off one hour prior.

There is also an exclusive VIP Lounge Experience available for this game. Unlock the VIP Lounge experience for only $50 per person, including pre-game canapes and game day platters catered by Bacon Bros, premium balcony seating with a stunning view from the VIP lounge, and pay as you go access to the exclusive VIP bar.

Please contact Nicky Harrison at nicky@canterburyrams.nz to book today or book at premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=POLOUNGE26 ⭐

📸 @byjorjaabernethy
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@tauihinz @skysportnz by @wispaotearoa

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Teen Alani Morse is making her mark in international junior surfing while still at a Raglan academy school... juggling schoolwork with her ambition to reach the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Read Aiden McLaughlin's story via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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Sport NZ data shows girls enjoy physical activity outside school, proving lower participation is down to systemic barriers rather than a confidence gap, writes WISPA board members Sarah Leberman and Louisa Wall
Read their opinion piece via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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In a total communication lockout, double Olympic cycling champion Ellesse Andrews thrived in the secretive, lucrative world of keirin racing in Japan, and now takes what she learned into the world championships in Shanghai.
Read Suzanne McFadden's story via the link in our bio by @wispaotearoa

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