Ranked: The best moments in one of the greatest New Zealand sporting months
Mount Maunganui blocking out the noise to book their place in the semifinals
The Mount Maunganui cricket team has booked their place in the semifinals of the Baywide Premier Twenty20 competition after a thrilling win over Tauranga City at Fergusson Park on Sunday.
Mount Maunganui won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive total of 157 for 8 from their 20 overs.
Tauranga City started their run chase well, but they were unable to maintain the momentum and were eventually bowled out for 139 in the 19th over.
Black Caps seal series win over India
The Black Caps have sealed a 2-1 series win over India after a thrilling victory in the third and final T20I at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday.
After losing the toss and being sent into bat, the Black Caps posted a competitive total of 179 for 6 from their 20 overs.
India started their run chase well, but they were unable to maintain the momentum and were eventually bowled out for 153 in the 19th over.
Lydia Ko wins the Lotte Championship
Lydia Ko has won the Lotte Championship in Hawaii, her first LPGA Tour victory since 2018.
The 25-year-old New Zealander shot a final-round 66 to finish on 16-under par, two shots ahead of American Lilia Vu.
Ko's victory is her second at the Lotte Championship, having previously won the event in 2016.
All Blacks beat Ireland in historic third test
The All Blacks have beaten Ireland 32-22 in the third and final test at Eden Park in Auckland, completing a historic 3-0 series sweep.
The All Blacks started the match strongly and took an early lead, but Ireland fought back to level the scores at 12-12 at halftime.
The All Blacks regained the lead in the second half and held on to win the match and the series.
New Zealand win the Rugby Championship
The New Zealand women's rugby team have won the Rugby Championship after a thrilling 35-17 victory over Australia in the final match at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
The Black Ferns scored four tries to Australia's two, with winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga scoring a double.
The victory is the Black Ferns' sixth Rugby Championship title, and their fifth in a row.
Conclusion
It has been a great month for New Zealand sport, with some of our top teams and athletes achieving success on the international stage.
The Black Caps' T20I series win over India was a particularly impressive achievement, as was Lydia Ko's victory at the Lotte Championship.
The All Blacks' 3-0 series sweep of Ireland was also a historic moment, and the Black Ferns' Rugby Championship victory was a fitting way to end a successful month for New Zealand sport.
