24 Sep 2025

Risk of match fixers targetting NZ footballers

From Checkpoint, 4:30 pm on 24 September 2025

There's troubling signs New Zealand footballers are being targeted by international match fixers. An RNZ investigation has revealed more than $200 million was wagered on New Zealand's national league last season through overseas bookies, raising alarm bells for sport integrity experts. Officials warn with a surge in betting activity comes the increased risk of match fixing and corruption. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.