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Sevens 2010: On the field

SEVENS HEAVEN: Fiji Sevens players (left) and fans (right) celebrate their victory in in the final of the Wellington Sevens.

2009 Halberg Awards Night

WINNING LADIES: The Evers-Swindell twins, Georgina Earl (left) and Caroline Meyer (right) share a laugh with supreme Halberg Award winner Valerie Vili.

Wellington Sevens parade 2010

New Zealand captain DJ Forbes tosses a mini rugby ball to the people.

Black Caps v Bangladesh Twenty20

UP AND OVER: New Zealand's Brendon McCullum follows the flight of the ball after a flick shot over the wicket-keeper's head during the team's 10-wicket thumping of Bangladesh in a Twenty20 international in Hamilton.

Winter Olympics torch relay

THE BEGINNING: Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou, playing the role of high priestess, lights a torch during a handover ceremony at Panathenian stadium in Athens.

Getting ready for the Winter Olympics

AND JUMP: The new ski jump facility at Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Sights of the Sevens 2010

Photos from the 2010 Wellington Sevens

MAD HATTERS: Fez-wearing fans having fun in the stands.

Federer's 16th Grand Slam title

THE MASTER: Roger Federer kisses the trophy after beating Andy Murray in the men's singles final at the Australian Open to claim his 16th Grand Slam title.

Jesse Ryder

AWARD WINNER: Jesse Ryder with the Redpath Cup and his Black Cap at the 2008-2009 NZ Cricket Awards.

Black Caps coach Mark Greatbatch

CHANGING ROLES: Mark Greatbatch and Justin Vaughan against England in1992. Greatbatch has just been named coach of the Black Caps while Vaughan is now the chief executive of NZ Cricket.

Phoenix beat Adelaide United

BALANCING ACT: Wellington Phoenix's Leo Bertos tries to control the ball as Adelaide's Iain Fyfe moves in to challenge during the A-League football match in Christchurch.

Australian Open women's singles final

THUMBS UP: Serena Williams winks and give the thumbs up after winning the Australian Open women's singles final, beating Justine Henin (left) in three sets.

Australian Open semis and quarters

INTERLOPER: Andy Murray of Britain yells after winning a point in his win over Croatia's Marin Cilic at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Sights of the Sevens 2009

Photos from the 2009 Wellington Sevens

FAST AND FURIOUS: The Flash Gordons from Hamilton.

Festival of Motor Racing

OPEN TOP: Roger Wills drives a 1965 McLaren M1B during the NZ Festival of Motor Racing, Hampton Downs.

Hurricanes v Blues in Mangatainoka

CHEEKY: A streaker waves to the crowd at the Blues v Hurricanes pre-season Super 14 game in Mangatainoka.

Australian Open 2010 - week one

TENNIS TOSS: Andy Murray of Britain throws his racket during his victory over John Isner of the US at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Tennis stars 'Hit for Haiti'

FUNNY FAULT: Serena Williams laughs after Andy Roddick was called for a foot fault during a charity fundraiser for victims of the Haiti earthquake at Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open.

Blinging their best game

BLING IT ON: Maria Sharapova models the Tiffany Paloma Picasso earrings that she will wear at the Australian Open.

NZ Beach Volleyball Tour gallery

Susan Blundell in action during the first day of the Wellington leg of the McIntee Hire NZ Beach Volleyball Tour.

Heineken Open gallery

American John Isner on his way to victory over top seed Tommy Robredo of Spain at the Heineken Open in Auckland.

ASB Classic gallery

Yanina Wickmayer celebrates winning the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The crew of Alfa Romeo celebrate Sydney to Hobart yacht race line honours winner.

Rugby World Cup team hosting announcement

Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd CEO Martin Snedden fields calls at the Rugby World Cup team hosting announcement.

Auckland City fifth at Fifa World Club Cup

TP Mazembe's goalkeeper Muteba Kibiaba (right) reacts as he receives a red card from match referee Benito Archundia of Mexico during their Fifa Club World Cup fifth place playoff football match against Auckland City at Zayed Sports City stadium in Abu Dhabi.

NZ win South Africa Sevens

DJ Forbes leads the haka after New Zealand beat Fiji in the Cup final match.

3rd test - Black Caps v Pakistan

Tim McIntosh was 23 not out when rain brought the test to an end.

Auckland City beat Al Ahli

Auckland City players celebrate after their Fifa Club World Cup football match victory over Al Ahli at Mohammad Bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest

A large crowd of spectators gathers to watch 40 to 50-foot waves at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu.

Bruce Seldon's big fight

The heavyweight title fight with Mike Tyson in 1996

WBA heavywieght champion Bruce Seldon works out on a speed bag during an open workout before his fight against Mike Tyson.

New Zealand win Dubai Sevens

Samoa's Alafoti Fa'osiliva (R), Lolo Lui (3rd R) and Paul Tung (bottom) fight for the ball with New Zealand's Ben Souness (L) and D J Forbes (2nd R) .

All Blacks v Barbarians

Photos from the match at Twickenham

Barbarians' Matt Giteau kicks a conversion.

Football World Cup draw

Photos from the Cape Town Convention Centre

South African presenter Carol Manana appears on stage as she hosts the 2010 World Cup draw.

Tiger Woods' crashed Cadillac SUV

A Florida Highway Patrol photo of damage to Tiger Woods' Cadillac SUV.

Lomu's life in pictures

Jonah completes his four-try rout of England in the 1995 World Cup semi-finals

All Black v France

Photos from the test at Stade Velodrome in Marseille

Richie McCaw walks out to take on France at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille.

Wellington Sevens 2008

IN DISGUISE: Sevens fan Mel Medlin with the Transformers.

First test: Black Caps v Pakistan

CHAMPAGNE SHOWER: Black Caps skipper Daniel Vettori gets the champagne flowing in the winning changing rooms after New Zealand's 32-run win over Pakistan.

All Blacks in France

Fans gather as All Blacks Brad Thorn, Tony Woodcock, Luke McAlister, Ma'a Nonu, Jimmy Cowan and Dan Carter attend a shirt signing session at an adidas store in Marseille.

Super superboat spill

West Australian V8 Superboat crew Alan Carr and Jo Price came crashing down to earth spectacularly after cutting the final corner at the world championships at Temora.

Jonah Lomu returns to rugby

Former All Black Jonah Lomu in his comeback match for for Marseille-Vitrolles against Montmelian in Vitrolles.

All Blacks v England

The All Blacks perform the haka before the test against England at Twickenham.

All Blacks in England

All Blacks prop Owen Franks shows off an eye injured at training ahead of the test against England at Twickenham.

All Blacks v Italy

New All Black Mike Delany has teammate Luke McAlister in support as he tries to break through the Italia defence during a rugby test played in Milan.

All Whites v Bahrain

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen (centre) celebrates with teammate Ivan Vicelich after New Zealand had beaten Bahrain 1-0 to qualify for the 2010 football World Cup.

All Blacks appear on Italy's Next Top Model

Five All Blacks got the most sought after selection of their northern tour - an appearance on Italy's Next Top Model.

Ma'a Nonu's cooking causes some alarm among Italy's Next Top Model contestants.

New Zealand Cup Day fashion

Caroline Champion wearing a self made outfit with a Japanese influence.

All Whites in Wellington

Build-up for the do-or-die match against Bahrain

All Whites training at Whitby.

Black Caps v Pakistan

Action from the third ODI in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan's Younus Khan walks back after getting out as the New Zealand players celebrate.

Kiwis v England

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is met by a challenge from England's James Roby.

Air NZ Cup final gallery

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS: Canterbury players celebrate with the Air New Zealand Cup.

Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi shares a laugh with Brooke Shields at the Omni in Atlanta as they watch the Atlanta Hawks season finale basketball game.

Black Caps v Pakistan - 2nd ODI

New Zealand's Kyle Mills bowls as Pakistan's Younus Khan looks on.

Melbourne Cup fashion

Hats off!

CATCHING UP: Melbourne Cup racegoers on their way to the track

The Emirates Melbourne Cup, 2009

BACK TO SCALE: Shocking the winner of the Melbourne Cup ridden by Corey Brown returns to scale.

Usain Bolt adopts a cheetah

Usain Bolt of Jamaica holds a three-month old male cheetah cub which he named Lightning Bolt.

All Blacks v Wales

The All Blacks take on Wales at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in the start of their northern hemisphere campaign.

Kiwis v France

NO WAY THROUGH: Kiwi Adam Blair is well held by the French defence during the Four Nations Cup match in Toulouse.

All Blacks v Wallabies in Tokyo

POSE WITH PM: The All Blacks after beating Australia in the Tokyo Bledisloe Cup test, with NZ Prime Minister John Key to the right.

Wellington vs Southland gallery

LION'S ROAR: Reserve hooker Dane Coles celebrates the second of his two tries in Wellington's 34-21 win over Southland.

Canterbury vs Hawke's Bay gallery

OVER AND OUT: Canterbury first-five Stephen Brett is congratulated by wing Sean Maitland and fullback Colin Slade after scoring the team's third try in a 20-3 win over Hawke's Bay.

All Blacks and Wallabies in Tokyo

Test build-up in Tokyo:

INCOMING: All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw lines up hooker Andrew Hore during a practice session for the Tokyo Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies.

Southland Ranfurly Shield parade

Southland celebrates winning the Ranfurly Shield with a ticker tape parade through Invercargill.

Stags Jamie Mackintosh and Tim Boys with a stag head, which was shot by Boys.

Kiwis v Australia

Photos from the Four Nations match in London

Issac Luke performs the Haka

Southland Stags Ranfurly Shield gallery

SHIELD SMOOCH: Stags captain Jamie Mackintosh plants a big kiss on the Ranfurly Shield.

Four Nations Cup launch

LEADERS: Captains of the teams for rugby league's Four Nations Cup. From left, Benji Marshall (New Zealand), Jamie Peacock (England), Olivier Elima (France) and Darren Lockyer (Australia).

Cheerleaders of the world

Cheerleaders perform during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Canterbury v Hawke's Bay

YES OR NO?: Hawke's Bay's Sona Taumalolo slides over for a disallowed try in injury time against Canterbury.

Black Sticks in business

Action from the Champions Challenge hockey tournament in South Africa.

TOP SPOT: The Black Sticks celebrate winning the Champions Challenge final against South Africa.

Silver Ferns win Fastnet gold

BODY CHECK: New Zealand's Casey Williams keeps Jamaica's Simone Forbes away from the ball during the final of the world Fastnet tournament in Manchester.

All Whites v Bahrain

Action from the World Cup qualifier in Manama.

A Bahrain fan cheers prior to the World Cup 2010 qualifier.

1981 All Whites road to Spain

GETTING HIGH: New Zealand's Brian Turner, watched by teammates Grant Turner (left) and Ricki Herbert, beats Indonesia's goalie to the ball during a 1981 qualifying match for the 1982 World Cup.

Champions Trophy final

SIX AND OVER: Shane Watson celebrates his match-winning six which also brought up his century as Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets in the Champions Trophy final.

NRL Grand Final

ICY COOL: Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy gets a Gatorade shower from his players after a 23-16 win over the Parramatta Eels in the NRL grand final.

Black Caps v Pakistan

Action from the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal

Grant Elliott is all smiles after winning the ICC Champions Trophy semi final cricket match against Pakistan.

Tua-Cameron Fight of the Century

BLEEDING AND BEATEN: Blood trickles down the right cheek of Shane Cameron after his second round knockout loss to David Tua at Mystery Creek.

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympics

NATIONAL PRIDE: People celebrate after Rio de Janeiro won the nomination to host the 2016 Olympic Games at the Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro.

David Tua-Shane Cameron weigh-in

WEIGHT WAIT: David Tua waits on the scales during his weigh-in for a heavyweight bout against Shane Cameron.

Black Caps v England

England's Andrew Strauss is dismissed for a duck.

Black Caps beat Sri Lanka

OUCH: An injured Jesse Ryder feels the pain after trying to avoid a Sri Lankan delivery during New Zealand's Champions Trophy win in Johannesburg.

Black Caps crash to South Africa

HEADS UP: All eyes are skyward as New Zealand's Ross Taylor skies a slog sweep against South Africa at the Champions Trophy.

David Tua's career

STANDING TALL: David Tua during a photoshoot in 1999.

Shane Cameron's big hits

RIGHT CROSS: New Zealand's Shane Cameron knocks down Brazil's Jucimar Hipolito during Fight For Life at Trusts Stadium, Auckland, in 2007.

NZ Breakers through the years

FIRST UP JOY: Forward Dillon Boucher celebrates the 111-110 win over the Adelaide 36ers in the Breakers first-ever game in October, 2003.

All Blacks v Wallabies

Photos from the test in Wellington

The Wallabies face the haka.

Scott Dixon wins Japan 300

PUMPED: New Zealand's Scott Dixon celebrates after winning the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo.

Jonah Lomu bodybuilding

Photos from the NZFBB Bodybuilding Championships

Jonah Lomu is oiled up before competing.

Animals on the pitch

Animals are on the pitch are age-old sporting event.

WAITING GAME: Arnaud di Pasquale of France waits as a pigeon holds up play at Wimbledon's during his match against Britain's Tim Henman.

Roger Federer 2009 Grand Slams

SERVING IT UP: Roger Federer serves to Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro during the 2009 US Open final.

US Open pictures

CHAMPION: US Open winner Juan Martin del Potro.

All Blacks v Springboks

Photos from the Hamilton test

All Blacks perform the haka before the test in Hamilton.

Look who's watching

Celebrities at the US Open

SPOTTED: Golfer Greg Norman and actor Jack Nicholson.

Melanie Oudin Gallery

RUSSIAN KILLER: Melanie Oudin celebrates her win over Nadia Petrova at the US Open, her fourth straight win against a Russian opponent.

ODI - Black Caps v Sri Lanka

SPLAYED: New Zealand's Brendon McCullum has his stumps shattered by a delivery from Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

Hamilton's Rugby Park 1981 Springboks tour protest

FRONT LINE: Protesters pull the fence down at Rugby Park, Hamilton before invaing the pitch and ultimately forcing the cancellation of the Waikato v Springboks game.

Lingerie Football League is born

Follow the development of the Lingerie Football League, born out of the commercial success of the 'Lingerie Bowl', a halftime show of women in scanty outfits broadcast during the halftime break in the NFL's Super Bowl, will have 10 teams competing in seven-a-side full-contact American football.

STRETCHING IT: Miami Caliente's quarterback Morgan McGrath stretches during practice for the Lingerie Football League in Miami, Florida.

Black Caps win Twenty20

NICE ONE JESSE: New Zealand's Brendon McCullum (right) congratulates Jesse Ryder on his catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during the Twenty20 international in Colombo.

Best of the week

BALLED: Sri Lanka wicket keeper Prasanna Jayawardene reacts as the ball lands between his legs, beside New Zealand's captain Daniel Vettori, during the fifth day of their second test cricket match in Colombo.

Bare it like Beckham

2007: David Beckham walks across the field after playing for the LA Galaxy against the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield win

CAPITAL EFFORT: Canterbury players and officials celebrate their commanding victory over Wellington in the Ranfurly Shield clash.

Sport meets dance

APPEALING ROUTINE: Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara (rear, arms out) makes a successful appeal for the wicket of New Zealand's Ross Taylor during a Twenty20 cricket match in Colombo.

Violence mars English League Cup match

West Ham United v Millwall

Police outside Upton Park stadium where a fan was stabbed during large scale violence before an English League Cup game between West Ham and Millwall.

All Blacks v Wallabies

Photos from the test match in Sydney

All Black fullback Mils Muliaina and Wallaby halfback Luke Burgess leap high to battle for the ball.

New Zealand Winter Games

HERE WE COME: Competitors race in the men's Snowboard Cross during day three of the NZ Winter Games at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Usain Bolt's 200m World Championship win

Jamaica's sprint sensation Usain Bolt runs clear of the competition with a record-breaking 19.19sec race in the men's 200 metres final at the World Athletics Championships.

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Usain Bolt gestures after running a record-breaking 19.19sec race in the men's 200 metres final at the World Athletics Championships.

Sporting dads

Stephen Fleming with his daughter Tayla at the post match presentation following a New Zealand v England cricket test at McLean Park, Napier

TAYLA'S MAN OF THE MATCH: Stephen Fleming with his daughter Tayla at the post match presentation following a New Zealand v England cricket test at McLean Park, Napier.

Base jumping in Switzerland

FLY LIKE A BIRD: A base jumper leaps from a alpine cliff in the Lauterbrunnen valley in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

Valerie Vili wins shot put gold

Photos from the athletics world championships in Berlin

All Blacks training

Dan Carter back in the thick of it

Dan Cater and Luke McAlister stretch before training.

WAGs

Wives and girlfriends have become a big sporting attraction

UNDERCOVER: Footballer David Beckham and his popstar wife Victoria in an advertising campaign for Armani underwear.

Springboks v Wallabies

Photos from the Tri-Nations test in Cape Town

Fourie du Preez is tackled by Nathan Sharpe.

Auckland v Canterbury

Dan Carter kicks a penalty.

Waikato v Manawatu

Brendon Leonard spins it wide.

Sporting streakers

ALL CLEAR: A streaker disrupts play during the final between North Harbour and Counties Manukau, at the New Zealand National Sevens rugby tournament in Queenstown in 2009.

All Black v Springboks

Photos from the test match in Durban

The All Blacks perform the haka before playing South Africa in their Tri-Nations match at the Absa Stadium in Durban.

Warriors draw with Penrith

ARE YOU KIDDING: Warrior Lance Hohaia (centre) and other players watch as his drop goal bounces back into the field of play off the crossbar.

North Harbour beat Canterbury

DROPSIES: Canterbury five-eighth Dan Carter spills the ball during his side's loss to North Harbour in the Air NZ Cup.

Hawke's Bay beat Auckland

NICE FEELING: Hawke's Bay's Jason Kupa is congratulated after scoring the last try in their victory over Auckland in the Air NZ Cup.

Dan Carter

Dan Carter and girlfriend Honor Dillon

World Dwarf Games

DEEP END: Serbian athlete Milan Grahovae leaves the pool during the swimming competition at the World Dwarf Games in Larne Leisure centre, 28km north of Belfast.

Sports odd shots

FLYING HIGH: Travis Pastrana of the US soars 82 metres to break the world record for longest distance jump in a rally car during the Red Bull: New Year. No Limits event in Long Beach, California.

Ouch!

That's gotta hurt!

BULLRUSH: A bull jumps over the wooden wall during a bullfight at the Plaza Canaveralejo in Cali.

In the swim of things

WORTH A LOOK: The pool is reflected in a swimsuit after the women's 100m butterfly swimming heats at the World Championships in Rome.

Warriors v Dragons

Disappointed Warriors players at the fulltime whistle of their loss to the Dragons.

All Blacks v Springboks

Tri-Nations match in Bloemfontein

Jaque Fourie of South Africa scores a try.

Dan Carter's rugby comeback

CARTERMANIA: All Blacks star Dan Carter is surrounded by fans after playing for Southbridge in his first match since surgery on his Achilles tendon.

Warriors stalwart Steve Price

TOUCHDOWN LIFTOFF: Steve Price is ecstatic after scoring against the Parramatta Eels.

All Blacks v Wallabies

Photos from the opening Tri-Nations test at Eden Park

The teams line up before the match.

Sports stars glam it up

QUEEN OF THE COURT: Tennis star Serena Williams, fresh from winning Wimbledon, struts the red carpet for the ESPY Awards in Los Angles.

Warriors cheerleaders man up

Bill from Pulp Sport is forced to become a Bendonman cheergirl for halftime.

Ben from Pulp Sport celebrates winning the toss and forcing Bill to become a Bendonman cheergirl for halftime during the Warriors v Bulldogs match.

Ranfurly Shield: Wellington vs Wanganui

The prize Wellington and Wanganui were playing for in Wanganui on 9 July: the Log o' Wood.

Anna Kournikova

Tennis player and model Anna Kournikova.

Anna Kournikova with All Black Jonah Lomu during an adidas signing session in New Zealand in 2001.

Tour de France 2009

Scenes from the 96th Tour de France cycling race.

YELLOW GOLD: Astana rider and leader's yellow jersey Alberto Contador of Spain (centre) celebrates his overall victory on the podium after the final 21st stage of the 96th Tour de France.

Federer's Grand Slam record

Action from Wimbledon as Roger Federer wins his record 15th Grand Slam singles title.

The scoreboard tells the story as the Andy Roddick, left, congratulates Roger Federer at the end of the Wimbledon men's singles final.

Sports stars and their tattoos

The bicep belongs to New Zealand wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum.

Brazil win Confederations Cup

Action from Johannesburg as Brazil come from 2-0 down to beat the USA 3-2 in the Confederations Cup final.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right) and South African President Jacob Zuma (second from right) present the trophy to Brazilian players after they beat the US to win the Confederations Cup final.

Pulse's first ever win

The Central Pulse end a 25-match losing streak in trans-Tasman netball.

Pulse fans celebrate their team's first ever win in the ANZ trans-Tasman netball competition.

Springboks v Lions: 2nd Test

Tendai Mtawarira of the Springboks jumps over the maul.

All Blacks v Italy

Italy's Sergio Parisse runs into New Zealand's defence.

Brazil v South Africa

Action from Johannesburg as Brazil beat South Africa to make Confederations Cup final.

WRONG WAY: South Africa's goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune fails to save a goal from Brazil's Daniel Alves.

USA v Spain

Action from Bloemfontein as USA upset Spain to make Confederations Cup final.

SWEET VICTORY: Benny Feilhaber of the US celebrates with a teammate after defeating Spain.

The ladies of Wimbledon

All the emotion, shrieks and grunts from the women's singles at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams returns the ball to Victoria Azarenka during their quarter-final match.

Glover conquers US Open

Third and fourth round action golf's US Open at Bethpage in New York.

American Ricky Barnes reacts after missing a putt during the final round of the US Open.

NZ rugby retains title

Action from Tokyo as New Zealand retain their IRB World Junior title against England.

New Zealand's Aaron Cruden scores a try against England in the final of the IRB Junior World Rugby Championship in Tokyo.

All Whites v South Africa

Confederations Cup action from Rustenberg as New Zealand plays hosts South Africa.

New Zealand's captain Simon Elliott leads his team off the field after being defeated by South Africa in their Confederations Cup match in Rustenburg.

Poolside with the All Blacks in NZ

Liam Messam and Keven Mealamu.

Black Caps lose to Sri Lanka

Action from Trent Bridge as the Black Caps crash out of the World Twenty20 Cup.

New Zealand's Jacob Oram looks back to see he has been bowled by Sri Lanka's Isuru Udana at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Julie Seymour retires

Pictures from the career of recently retired Silver Fern Julie Seymour.

Julie Seymour with one of her children in 2002.

All Whites v Spain

Action from New Zealand's opening game at the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa.

New Zealand players pose before their Confederations Cup match against Spain in Rustenburg, South Africa. Back row from left: Tony Lochhead, Jeremy Brockie, Andy Boyens, Shane Smeltz, Simon Elliott and Glen Moss. Front: Tim Brown, Chris Killen, Ivan Vicelich, Leo Bertos and Dave Mulligan.

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