Stories by Stephen Hewson

Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden says his teammates didn't pack away too much baking during the lockdown.

It's 25 years since Team New Zealand won the oldest sporting trophy in the world - the America's Cup - in San Diego. Video

Athletes are having to go through a grieving process as they come to terms with the loss of the Tokyo Olympics due to the global pandemic says a leading sports psychologist.

Black Caps allrounder Jimmy Neesham is refusing to get too downhearted at the seeming demise of his debut in the lucrative Indian Premier League.

New Zealand Cricket has seemingly evaded the lethal bouncer Covid-19 has delivered many other sports, writes Stephen Hewson.

First Person - RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson was part of the New Zealand over-50s cricket team taking part in the Cricket World Cup in South Africa earlier this month. Unfortunately for him and the…

Canterbury leg-spinner Todd Astle is giving up test cricket to concentrate on the shorter formats of the game.

A decision on who'll lead the Silver Ferns in the absence of Laura Langman is expected tomorrow.

Three and a half months after their agonising cricket world loss to England the Black Caps finally get the chance for at a smidgen of revenge.

There were discussions about retirement but coach Noeline Taurua says it's "fantastic" that Silver Fern greats Laura Langman and Maria Folau have decided to remain on the international scene for now…

If Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is looking for encouraging omen's ahead of the side's test against Sri Lanka in Galle starting this afternoon - he'll be struggling to find any.

Don't mention the heat.

Sports Call - Time to stop all the moaning about the Cricket World Cup - we're starting to sound like English fans says RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson. Video

Analysis - RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson ponders the strengths and weaknesses of the Black Caps and England.

Sports Call - Andrew Durante epitomised the Wellington Phoenix and it's a shame his departure from the club has been such a mess, writes Sports Editor Stephen Hewson.

Analysis - James Faulkner's 'misunderstood' social media post has raised a lot of questions, none more so than why should we care? RNZ Sport Editor Stephen Hewson writes.

Sports Call - It would be wrong of Rowing New Zealand to deny two-time Olympic champion Mahe Drysdale a crack at an Olympic hat-trick.

Two time Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale is considering switching allegiance to Fiji in his bid to get to the Tokyo Olympics.

A lack of self confidence is undermining the Silver Ferns, former captain Casey Kopua says.

Sportscall: So Australia are to turn back the clock and go with canary yellow and and lime green for their one-day series against India. Video

There will be 'learnings' aplenty no doubt. But will there be 'winnings'?

Vulnerable is not the first word that would spring to mind when weighing up the Black Caps chances against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand Rugby League appear to have dropped the ball in failing to nominate the NRL's top player, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, for the Halberg Sports Awards.

Chocolate milkshakes have powered Napier man Perry Newburn to a new record in running the length of the country. Audio

The All Blacks face Ireland this weekend in arguably their toughest Test of the Northern Tour but should All Blacks fans mind if Ireland win? Video