New Zealand

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), the governing body of rugby union in the country, has posted a NZ$2.9m (€1.8m/$2.5m) profit for the 2013 financial year to boost its cash reserves by more than $13m to $63.7m.

The International Hockey Federation, the FIH, has announced that it has awarded major event hosting rights to Spain, New Zealand and the Netherlands.

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief executive Steve Tew has moved to allay fears over player welfare through the planned expansion of Super Rugby, adding that new teams in South Africa and Argentina will boost broadcast revenues and enhance the development of the game.

Super Rugby organiser Sanzar has announced that a “preferred model” has been drawn up for the southern hemisphere rugby union competition to expand to 17 teams from 2016 through the addition of new clubs from Argentina and South Africa.

Wellington in New Zealand is being lined up as the destination for one of at least four expansion franchises for the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), according to the Fairfax NZ news agency.

The Rugby League International Federation has confirmed that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup national team tournament.

Eden Park chief executive David Kennedy has said the venue is keen to attract a State of Origin game following its successful staging of the inaugural Auckland Nines rugby league event at the weekend.

Darren Burden, the outgoing chief executive of Dunedin Venues Management Limited (DVML) in New Zealand, has defended his decision to leave his role just one year into a five-year contract.

Rakel Liew, a key figure in Singapore’s recent rise as a world sport events city has been appointed as major events manager at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED).

Hockey New Zealand has named Malcolm Harris chief executive, swapping roles with the body’s CEO Hilary Poole who will join Netball New Zealand.

Auckland-based Super Rugby team The Blues has appointed former Hamilton mayor Michael Redman as its new chief executive officer.

Seven host cities for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand have been named today.

New Zealand Cricket chairman Chris Moller will not be running for re-election in September after three years in the position.

New Zealand Football chief executive Grant McKavanagh has resigned after two years in the role.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced its first operating profit since 2008, with the governing body citing its controversial new shirt sponsorship deal with AIG as having played a key role in the turnaround.

The ANZ Championship, the top division of netball in Australia and New Zealand, has recruited two key sponsors to coincide with the start of the season.