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Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
July 13, 2026New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 - Reuters
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 Reuters
July 13, 2026NZ's Fonterra trims top end of annual milk price forecast on weak demand - Reuters
NZ's Fonterra trims top end of annual milk price forecast on weak demand Reuters
July 12, 2026My commitment to England has never wavered - McCullum
After Brendon McCullum was sacked as head coach of the England Test side, BBC Sport looks back at his last interview, following their series defeat against New Zealand earlier this summer, in which McCullum said he wanted to carry on in the role, despite the retirement of Ben Stokes.
July 12, 2026McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.
July 12, 2026Dollar near week-high as US and Iran trade strikes; RBNZ hike hoists kiwi - Reuters
Dollar near week-high as US and Iran trade strikes; RBNZ hike hoists kiwi Reuters
July 8, 2026Versatile Osborne gets chance to prove wing credentials
With Tommy O'Brien injured and James Lowe having left Ireland, Andy Farrell has given Jamie Osborne the chance to prove his worth as a Test winger.
July 2, 2026Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.
June 30, 2026New Zealand's early World Cup exit puts Oceania free pass in spotlight - Reuters
New Zealand's early World Cup exit puts Oceania free pass in spotlight Reuters
June 27, 2026New Zealand back on top after fluctuating third day
England's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand swings in the favour of the visitors after a frustrating day for Ben Stokes' side.
June 27, 2026Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.
June 27, 2026'Brilliant!' - De Bruyne gets off the mark with trademark strike
Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.
June 27, 2026Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage - Reuters
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage Reuters
June 27, 2026Thousands left without power after wild weather in New Zealand - Reuters
Thousands left without power after wild weather in New Zealand Reuters
June 27, 2026'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal
Controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand after Mitchell Santner is given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove, but the batter was convinced that the ball had hit his arm guard after the delivery from Ben Stokes which was his 250th Test wicket.
June 26, 2026Late hope for England after day of New Zealand dominance with the bat
England produce a late fightback, taking four wickets for 44 runs, to leave New Zealand 361-4 at stumps after Tom Latham and Devon Conway had earlier put on 317 for the first wicket on a scorching, opening day of the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge.
June 25, 2026New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.
June 23, 2026Carter hits 72 to become T20 World Cup's top run-scorer
Scotland's Darcey Carter becomes the leading run scorer at the Women's T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand.
June 23, 2026'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk - Reuters
'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk Reuters
June 22, 2026Savea new All Blacks captain as Rennie calls up Fineanganofo
Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
June 22, 2026Bazeley left frustrated after New Zealand World Cup loss to Egypt - Reuters
Bazeley left frustrated after New Zealand World Cup loss to Egypt Reuters
June 22, 2026Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.
June 22, 2026Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win
Mohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win.
June 22, 2026Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win - Reuters
Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win Reuters
June 22, 2026Salah scores to give Egypt the lead
Mohamed Salah scores to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand as he edges towards the all-time goalscorers record for the Pharoahs.
June 22, 2026Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.
June 21, 2026McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.
June 21, 2026Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?
England were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. How did the players rate?
June 21, 2026'What happens next? You tell me!' - Root on England captaincy
Joe Root says he doesn't know what will happen next with the England captaincy having stepped in for Ben Stokes during England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test.
June 21, 2026'He has been brilliant' - Watch all 11 of Henry's wickets against England
Watch all eleven of Matt Henry's wickets against England in the second Test as he finishes with career-best figures of 11-109, the best by a New Zealand bowler in a Test in England as he inspires his side to a 253-run victory at The Oval.
June 21, 2026England embarrassed by Henry as NZ secure huge win to level series
New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.
June 21, 2026Watch: Today at the Test - fourth day highlights
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.
June 20, 2026Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
June 20, 2026New Zealand edge Ireland in thriller
New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs in a match that goes to the final ball at the Women's T20 World Cup.
June 19, 2026England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test
Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.
June 19, 2026England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century
England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.
June 19, 2026'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches first Test fifty
Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third morning of the second Test at The Oval.
June 19, 2026New Zealand SailGP team bought by MSP Sports Capital - Reuters
New Zealand SailGP team bought by MSP Sports Capital Reuters
June 19, 2026New Zealand's Singh proud to blaze a trail for Sikh community at World Cup - Reuters
New Zealand's Singh proud to blaze a trail for Sikh community at World Cup Reuters
June 19, 2026England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
June 18, 2026'They think they've got him!' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.
June 18, 2026'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.
June 18, 2026Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
June 18, 2026England take late NZ wickets with second Test balanced after day one
Jacob Bethell takes two late wickets to leave England's second Test against New Zealand delicately poised after the opening day at The Oval, with the tourists closing on 291-7.
June 17, 2026England make good start despite Stokes' absence
England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
June 17, 2026'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham
Jacob Bethell takes a stunning diving catch to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 27 off the bowling of Jofra Archer as the tourists fall to 58-2 on the opening morning of the second Test against England at The Oval.
June 17, 2026'He's delighted!' - Fisher strikes early on Test return
Four years on from his previous Test appearance, Matt Fisher returns to the England side in style with a wicket in his third over as he removes New Zealand's Devon Conway at The Oval.
June 17, 2026New Zealand's Garbett ruled out of World Cup with injury - Reuters
New Zealand's Garbett ruled out of World Cup with injury Reuters
June 16, 2026Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
June 16, 2026Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA - Reuters
Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA Reuters
June 16, 2026'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp
Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.
June 15, 2026Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
June 15, 2026Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA - Reuters
Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA Reuters
June 14, 2026Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener - Reuters
Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener Reuters
June 13, 2026Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada?
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
June 13, 2026Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
The bill includes sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online and would create a regulator.
June 10, 2026Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
June 10, 2026UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
June 9, 2026Village solar system model shows planets and stars
How a Kent village created a scale model of the solar system to help people understand space.
June 7, 2026Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three
Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win at Lord's.
June 6, 2026England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
June 6, 2026Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
June 6, 2026China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
June 4, 2026World Cup crashes New Zealand goalkeeper's wedding plans - Reuters
World Cup crashes New Zealand goalkeeper's wedding plans Reuters
May 29, 2026Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism
Debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman and stand-in captain Charlie Dean provide optimism for England despite underwhelming win over New Zealand.
May 10, 2026England edge past New Zealand in nervy one-wicket finish
Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman stand firm to salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
May 10, 2026Dean drags England to one-wicket win over NZ
Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
May 10, 2026New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates - Reuters
New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates Reuters
May 6, 2026New Zealand's investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion - Reuters
New Zealand's investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion Reuters
April 22, 2026New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China - Reuters
New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China Reuters
April 18, 2026New Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US - Reuters
New Zealand players willing to play World Cup opener against Iran outside US Reuters
March 25, 2026New Zealand struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery - Reuters
New Zealand struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery Reuters
March 22, 2026New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns - Reuters
New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns Reuters
March 17, 2026From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
March 10, 2026Bag of cannabis and cash accidentally donated to NZ charity shop
Two teenagers have been arrested after inadvertently leaving the knapsack for staff to find.
March 9, 2026Rampant India complete cricket T20 World Cup treble, NZ fall short again - Reuters
Rampant India complete cricket T20 World Cup treble, NZ fall short again Reuters
March 8, 2026New Zealand ready to break hearts and silence India's crowd in T20 final, says Santner - Reuters
New Zealand ready to break hearts and silence India's crowd in T20 final, says Santner Reuters
March 7, 2026Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.
March 6, 2026Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters
Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters
February 25, 2026Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
February 23, 2026Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
February 23, 2026Digital bank Starling partners with New Zealand's SBS Bank in latest overseas software deal - Reuters
Digital bank Starling partners with New Zealand's SBS Bank in latest overseas software deal Reuters
February 23, 2026American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics - Reuters
American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics Reuters
February 20, 2026