Two original categories were retired 'Most Promising Male Vocalist' and 'Most Promising Female Vocalist' and the 'Film Soundtrack/Cast Recording/Compilation' category introduced the year before was reduced to be compilations only.[6]
Winners are shown first with nominees underneath.[7]
Alastair Snowdon wins his first national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:22:12 on 3 June in
Christchurch, while
Anne Clarke claims her first as well in the women's championship (2:47:55).
The
New Zealand Warriors cane 8th of 14 teams in the
NRL, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time. They were knocked out in the first round by minor premiers,
Parramatta Eels, 56–12.
Rugby union
The
Super 12 competition was won by the
Brumbies, the first win by a non-NZ team. No NZ teams made the semifinals.
the
Bledisloe Cup was won by Australia who won both games.
the
Tri Nations Series was won by Australia, with two wins and a draw. New Zealand came second with two wins.
The
Ranfurly Shield was held by Canterbury all season, with successful defences against Buller 69-3 (in Westport), Sth Canterbury 103-0 (in Timaru), Nelson Bays 67–10, Bay of Plenty 72–3, Wellington 31–29, Taranaki 38–17, Auckland 38–10, Waikato 52-19
Two original categories were retired 'Most Promising Male Vocalist' and 'Most Promising Female Vocalist' and the 'Film Soundtrack/Cast Recording/Compilation' category introduced the year before was reduced to be compilations only.[6]
Winners are shown first with nominees underneath.[7]
Alastair Snowdon wins his first national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:22:12 on 3 June in
Christchurch, while
Anne Clarke claims her first as well in the women's championship (2:47:55).
The
New Zealand Warriors cane 8th of 14 teams in the
NRL, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time. They were knocked out in the first round by minor premiers,
Parramatta Eels, 56–12.
Rugby union
The
Super 12 competition was won by the
Brumbies, the first win by a non-NZ team. No NZ teams made the semifinals.
the
Bledisloe Cup was won by Australia who won both games.
the
Tri Nations Series was won by Australia, with two wins and a draw. New Zealand came second with two wins.
The
Ranfurly Shield was held by Canterbury all season, with successful defences against Buller 69-3 (in Westport), Sth Canterbury 103-0 (in Timaru), Nelson Bays 67–10, Bay of Plenty 72–3, Wellington 31–29, Taranaki 38–17, Auckland 38–10, Waikato 52-19