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Pulling women's cricket back from brink of extinction

Six years on from the report revealing the dire state of women's cricket in NZ, an update shows the game to be much healthier - but with still much work to do to achieve equity, Suzanne McFadden writes.

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At 71, a world champion 13 times over

Kiwi athlete Sharon Prutton has been crowned a world champion for the 13th time – in her fourth different sport. Coached by her son, the 71-year-old tells Suzanne McFadden she has even more sporting challenges on her horizon.

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Teen driver's big break on her track to F1

Women haven't raced in Formula One in 44 years, but that doesn't stop young drivers like Kiwi Bree Morris wanting to smash down barriers. With a start in NZ's Grand Prix class, she's on her way, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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Bike odyssey may have saved netballer's life

Kelly Hutton was two-thirds of the way into an epic attempt to cycle through Aotearoa, when her cancer caught up with her. The netball trailblazer spoke to Suzanne McFadden about her journey against all odds.

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White Fern wins health battle with Silver Fern's help

Bernadine Bezuidenhout was so sick while playing for the White Ferns, her body started to shut down. But now she’s back stronger, with the help of a Silver Ferns legend. And she tells Suzanne McFadden how she’s found balance in her life, helping at-risk youth through sport.

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Rowing champion leading mum revolution

Our top women rowers have, until now, been lost to the sport once they start a family. But Olympic silver medallist Lucy Spoors is leading a revolution in a rigid system to ensure athlete mums can return to the boat. Suzanne McFadden writes.

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Sensations of a sublime World Cup final

It was a World Cup triumph that overwhelmed Eden Park with a psychedelic, sensory overload. Suzanne McFadden was there for NZ's night of nights.

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The Kendra and Ruby Show

At opposite ends of their Black Ferns careers, Kendra Cocksedge and Ruby Tui have a special bond - so it's fitting they had the final word before going into battle for the Rugby World Cup title.

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The poi phenomenon

As sought-after as a finals ticket, poi have caught Rugby World Cup fans in a whirl. Suzanne McFadden looks at how a small round ball became a highlight of the tournament, uniting ages, cultu

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The women running Eden Park

On the eve the Rugby World Cup semifinals, Suzanne McFadden goes behind the scenes of Eden Park - with its frozen chips and handmade poi waiting for the crowds - and meets the women in charge.

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Price leaps to rare heights - now to stay there

World No.2 eventing rider Jonelle Price has the perfect yardstick and No.1 supporter, as she turns her attention to the Paris Olympics, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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How the Black Ferns can beat France

Rain, rain, go away, Black Ferns fans will be singing, to help the home side blast past defence queens France, and into the Rugby World Cup final, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Where is she now? Maia Jackman

One of NZ football's greats, Maia Jackman, hopes she won't drop the ball at Saturday's FIFA Women's World Cup draw, and tells Suzanne McFadden about being bullied and writing a book.

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The sisters Black Ferns are lucky to have

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith sings the praises of sisters Alana and Chelsea Bremner, but laments his team's lack of discipline, after they storm into the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup

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From Oamaru to Irish rugby captaincy - and home

How did a Kiwi-Samoan girl from Oamaru end up leading the Irish women's rugby team? Ashley Stanley talks to Sene Naoupu about her incredible career on and off the field.

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Could magical moment in sport ignite new era?

A thrilling Black Ferns' win and a record-smashing crowd to open the Rugby World Cup should kickstart a new era for the game - and for women's sport, Suzanne McFadden reports.

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The Week in Detail: Lotto, rugby and local elections

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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Putting women's rugby on the world stage

With the Rugby World Cup getting underway next month, The Detail takes a closer look at what it means for the women's game.

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Black Ferns couple fight their way back to World Cup

After a spate of injuries that could easily have ended their careers, rugby couple Renee Wickliffe and Portia Woodman have helped each other back into the Black Ferns to defend the World Cup.

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Kiwi rookie's leap from cow paddock to royal estate

At 35, Monica Spencer is a world champs debutant in the NZ eventing team competing in Italy. Becoming a new mum hasn't broken her stride, either, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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Latest Black Fern gives full credit to baby

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu wanted to be a better mum, and also ended up our latest Black Fern. Suzanne McFadden talks to the dynamic prop, her old school coach and a Tall Fern who helped her

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What's behind Zoe Hobbs' need for speed

Zoe Hobbs' stride, acceleration and attention to detail promise to make her even quicker over 100m, Suzanne McFadden reports. But has much changed for Kiwi sprinters in 50 years?

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Inside the mind of a triple gold medallist

At 22, Ellesse Andrews is already on track to becoming one of NZ's greatest cyclists. Suzanne McFadden discovers how a change of mind helped her to win three Commonwealth golds.

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The differences coaching women and men

Yes, women's and men's hockey sides need to be coached differently, Black Sticks coaches Verity Sharland and Darren Smith reveal to Suzanne McFadden on the eve of the Commonwealth Games.

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Silver Ferns must believe they're valuable

Are the Silver Ferns ready to face a battle of wits and endurance at next week's Comm Games? Suzanne McFadden listens to their miracle-worker coach and takes stock after a tough final hit-out.

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