Articles by Michael Burgess
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Shelton slump: Off-colour top seed falls in ASB Classic quarter-finals
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:56pmTop seed Ben Shelton is out of the ASB Classic. The American has fallen at the quarter-final stage, beaten in straight sets...
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How an early start gave top-seed Ben Shelton an edge at the ASB Classic
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 3:42pmBen Shelton opted for a rare first at the ASB Classic on Wednesday – and it paid off for the American star. Shelton is a...
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The biggest serve in ATP history? ASB Classic contender's lofty goal
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 8:16pmGiovanni Mpetshi Perricard believes he can have the biggest serve in ATP tour history – and it’s not hard to imagine. In...
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Tears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round rout
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 4:03pmIf you are looking for the essence of devastation in sport, that was Monique Barry after her first-round loss at the ASB...
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How chance chat led to big change of plans for Venus Williams at ASB Classic
Monday, 5 January 2026, 9:34amA chance conversation has led to Venus Williams making a bonus appearance at the 2026 ASB Classic. The American legend, who...
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'It has to be': Auckland FC target revenge after bizarre home loss to Newcastle Jets
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 11:52amRevenge is on the mind of Auckland FC, and they are not afraid to spell it out ahead of Thursday’s game against the Newcastle...
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'Massive': All Whites to play home tournament in March ahead of World Cup
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 4:22pmThe All Whites will get a Fifa World Cup farewell on home soil after all. It had been expected that the team wouldn’t play...
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Memorable goal not enough for Auckland FC, as coach blasts performance
Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:33amLachlan Brook will never forget his first goal for Auckland FC – and neither will anyone who was able to witness it. The...
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'I wasn't happy' Auckland FC star's candid admission, ahead of fourth A-League derby
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:40pmAuckland FC star Jake Brimmer can’t wait to return to the capital – and says the Black Knights are ready to “spoil the party”...
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From under pressure to unstoppable: How Dylan Brown silenced critics in Samoa win
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 2:40pmKiwis five eighth Dylan Brown is adamant he wasn’t looking for redemption last Sunday against Samoa, even if that’s what...
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Relief and resolve: Inside the Kiwis’ statement victory over Samoa
Monday, 20 October 2025, 2:17pmIt feels like the Stacey Jones tenure as Kiwis coach is officially under way, off the back of Sunday’s epic 24-18 win over...
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Exclusive: Leka Halasima reflects on his breakthrough Warriors' season and THAT stunning try
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 10:54amIn his first New Zealand interview, boom Warriors youngster Leka Halasima discusses his remarkable season, dealing with new...
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'I believe in myself': The long road back for All Whites star Sarpreet Singh
Monday, 8 September 2025, 1:16pmIt was only one small moment – but it was a moment that will warm the hearts of all those associated with football in this...
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Auckland FC furious as cup run derailed by Las Vegas ‘boys' trip’
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:18pmAn end-of-season “boys’ trip” to Las Vegas for a team of semi-professional Australian footballers has derailed Auckland FC’s...
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Auckland FC unveil new kit for 2025/26 season – and there is a twist
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:27pmAuckland FC have unveiled their new kit for the 2025/26 season – and there is a significant twist. It was launched at a glamorous...
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Warriors' cult hero and longest-serving player tipped to depart
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 3:54pmOne of the Warriors’ most popular individuals – and a true cult hero – is likely headed for the exit door. Prop Bunty Afoa...
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'I let the boys down:' Why Warriors' fullback shoulders blame for Dolphins heartbreak
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 4:59pmWarriors’ fullback Taine Tuaupiki feels responsible for Friday’s last minute loss to the Dolphins, claiming he let the team...
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On the Up: How Paralympics star Anna Grimaldi inspired a nation
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:23amJust under a year ago Anna Grimaldi completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in New Zealand Paralympics history....
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ASB Classic: Tennis arena upgrade under way as council injects $1.5m
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:15amThe ambitious project to put a roof over the centre court at Auckland’s tennis arena on Stanley St has taken a considerable...
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Warriors seek answers after flat Titans performance
Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 12:01pmRoger Tuivasa-Sheck doesn’t have any immediate answers as to how the Warriors can reset – but agrees it needs to happen quickly. The...
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'My dream': Warriors boss deflects talk of NZ Rugby role
Friday, 18 July 2025, 3:08pmWarriors boss Cameron George has ruled out any interest in taking on the top job at New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Over the past...
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'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 3:44pmYou could forgive Dame Lisa Carrington for feeling a bit nostalgic in recent weeks. It must have been a strange feeling for...
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Fine margins: The most remarkable aspect of the Warriors golden start to NRL campaign
Monday, 2 June 2025, 4:09pmIf you are a fan of the Warriors, you must be rubbing your eyes in disbelief. They have been a hard club to follow over the...
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'The ball's in play' Auckland FC coach blasts call to rule out Auckland goal
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 9:19amAuckland FC coach Steve Corica believes the match officials got a crucial second half call wrong in Saturday’s shock 2-0...
