Athletics Chris Mardon wins his first national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:24:24 in Christchurch, while Robyn Duncan claims her first in the women's championship (2:57:29). Horse racing Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Il Vicolo Auckland Trotting Cup: Burlington Bertie Thoroughbred racing Rugby league The Auckland Warriors became the first New Zealand-based team to compete in the Australian Rugby League's premiership. They finished 10th, missing out on the final eight due to being docked two points for an incorrect substitution in one of their games. The North Harbour Sea Eagles defended their Lion Red Cup title, defeating the Auckland Warriors colts 28–21 in the final. Auckland ended the season holding the Rugby League Cup, after defeating Canterbury. 9 June, New Zealand defeated France 22–6. 16 June, New Zealand drew with France 16-all. 23 June, New Zealand lost to Australia 8-26. 7 July, New Zealand lost to Australia 10–20. 14 July, New Zealand lost to Australia 10–46. New Zealand competed in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup, losing to Australia 30–20 in extra time in the semi final. Shooting Ballinger Belt – Ross Geange (Hamilton/Whatawhata) Soccer The Chatham Cup is won by Waitakere City who beat North Shore United 4–0 in the final. Births January–February 1 January – Kurt Heatherley, Australian rules footballer 5 January Vince Aso, rugby union player Toafofoa Sipley, rugby league player 7 January – Briar Palmer, association footballer 9 January – Braden Uele, rugby league player 20 January – Duncan Paia'aua, rugby union player 23 January Scott Ambrose, cyclist Tuimoala Lolohea, rugby league player 24 January – Aimee Fisher, canoeist 26 January – Sione Katoa rugby league player 6 February – Geoff Cridge, rugby union player 7 February – Joel Stevens, association footballer 25 February – Theresa Fitzpatrick, rugby union player 27 February – Corey Main, swimmer March–April 8 March – Cameron Skelton, rugby union player 13 March – Whenua Patuwai, singer 23 March – Tevita Li, rugby union player 27 March Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi, association footballer Bill Tuiloma, association footballer 31 March – Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, rugby union player 11 April Sarah Mason, surfer Erin Routliffe, tennis player 15 April – Anton Lienert-Brown, rugby union player 19 April – Blake Gibson, rugby union player 20 April – Sophia Batchelor, swimmer Damian McKenzie, rugby union player 22 April – Catherine Bott, association footballer 28 April – Jack Hunter, cricketer May–June 4 May – Otere Black,