US Open scores: Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay lead after first round at Pinehurst No. 2

Rory McIlroy had his first bogey-free round in a major in 10 years.

Lotto: Waikato punter crowned 12th multi-millionaire of 2024, winning $4.5m days after must-win draw

Tonight’s winner is the 12th multi-millionaire of 2024.

Chief Dribble sets new Manukau track record in Silver Collar win

Chief Dribble wins Silver Collar, sets track record.

Recipe: Sesame, lemon and fennel-crusted salmon

Salmon with a crunchy, nutty twist.

Lotto Powerball $50 million jackpot: Two of seven winners claim their big prizes, retail outlets share excitement

The jackpot has been split between seven lucky players, who each picked up $7 million.

Shane van Gisbergen races to second straight win in Nascar Xfinity Series

'It’s certainly special to win two road course races in a row,' van Gisbergen said.

Winning Powerball ticket sold at New World Hastings

Napier and Hastings lotto players waking up winners after 50 million must-be-won draw.

Lotto Powerball $50 million jackpot: It’s time to check tickets for winning numbers

The jackpot has been split between seven lucky players who each picked up $7 million.

Lotto winners claim major prizes from tickets sold in Whanganui store

The major prize-winning tickets sold at the same Whanganui store have been claimed.

State of Origin: The sporting miracle that will never die, as other events spark and fade

Its longevity and ability to interest each new generation defies popular trends.

Kia Kanuta goes from washing dishes at Avondale RSA to winning Auckland’s outstanding chef award

Kia Kanuta wins award at masquerade event.

Horse racing: Belardo Boy back to winning form at Whanganui

Belardo Boy bounced back to winning form when he produced a powerful home straight surge.

Nelson lawyer ends career winning case brought by council over parking tickets

Lawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova’s future has to be in doubt after sudden stand-down: Michael Burgess

OPINION: Months out from the Olympics, the head coach has taken unexpected leave.

Whanganui’s Castlecliff Four Square owner ‘very happy’ double Lotto winners sold by his store

'It’s a really good feeling.'

Whanganui store sells winning Lotto tickets worth a combined $1.6m

One of the tickets was the biggest winner of the night's Lotto draw.

Racing: Little Bit Of Love completes winning hat-trick in style for Hawke’s Bay owners

Roundup of the week's racing.

Indy 500 qualification results: Scott McLaughlin takes pole

Scott McLaughlin will start next Monday’s Indy 500 from the front.

PGA Championship: Xander Shauffele, Colin Morikawa shared lead heading into final round

The American pair are both 15-under after three rounds at Valhalla Golf Club.

Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika Super Rugby result: Hurricanes edge out Moana Pasifika to return to winning ways

The Hurricanes led 19-0 early and were able to fend off the Moana Pasifika comeback.

Hall of Fame trainer Barry Purdon’s renaissance from watching races to winning them

Legendary trainer Barry Purdon’s renaissance began eight years ago.