Bridget Tunnicliffe
World rugby supremacy within NZ's grasp
New Zealand rugby is on the verge of world domination in both the men's and women's game, as the Black Ferns aim to topple defending champions England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast… Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 August 2017
The Wallabies have suffered a major injury setback on the eve of the second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin, losing chief aggressor Adam Coleman to injury. Mo Farah has narrowly won the final track race… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 August 2017
There's no bad blood between world champion shot putter Tom Walsh and Olympic champion Ryan Crouser in the wake of the New Zealander's recent world title success. Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 August 2017
Olympic medallist Nick Willis says he has a smile on his face despite finishing outside of the medals in the final of the 1500m at the world athletic champs in London. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 August 2017
New shot put world champion Tom Walsh says waiting to find out if he had won the title was a wierd experience. Audio
Super Rugby win a long time coming for Crusaders players
A 25-17 win over the Lions in the Super Rugby final in Johannesburg on the weekend has been a long time coming for a number of Canterbury Crusaders players. Bridget Tunnicliffe wraps up the final game… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 July 2017
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has confirmed his fitness for the tournament after a hip injury disrupted his preparation. Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 June 2017
New Zealand WBO world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has been forced to take his fight with Hughie Fury, to the UK after the Briton's camp refused to fight in Auckland. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 June 2017
The Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling says his experience in Olympic class sailing will benefit them for the rest of the America's Cup. Audio
Insight: The changing face of sport in NZ
Is immigration - particularly by those who identify as Asian - changing the sporting landscape in New Zealand? Bridget Tunnicliffe explores how major sports such as rugby are responding. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 May 2017
Surpassing the 69 race, eight year unbeaten run of rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray will be nigh on impossible believes Rowing New Zealand chief executive Simon Peterson. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 April 2017
Joseph Parker's promoters remain suspicious about the back injury being cited by British boxer Hughie Fury, following his withdrawal from their WBO heavyweight title fight in Auckland next month. Audio
Extra Time for 21 April 2017
On this week's edition of Extra Time we reflect on the opening rounds of the new ANZ netball premiership - is it delivering what Netball New Zealand hoped for? Also, Australia's players threaten… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 April 2017
Lydia Ko is on track to retain her world golf title. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 March 2017
Warriors coach Stephen Kearney says Kieran Foran's late withdrawal threw them but he concedes it was no excuse for their error-ridden performance, and Phoenix international players may have a fight on… Audio
Top netballers confident new domestic competition will stand up
The new ANZ premiership domestic netball competition tips off on Sunday, and NZ's top netballers are confident they won't lose any ground against Australia without their old rivals in the draw. Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 March 2017
The embattled Black Caps opener Tom Latham has been given a reprieve and been selected for the third and final cricket test against South Africa in Hamilton, starting on Saturday. Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 March 2017
The All Black sevens will play off for fifth place at the latest round of the world series in Vancouver. Audio
Midday Sports News for 6 March 2017
The New Zealand men's sevens team have blown a 14 point lead to be beaten 19-14 by Fiji in the semi-finals of the Las Vegas leg of the World Series. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 February 2017
The England coach Eddie Jones has launched an attack on Italy's tactics during their Six Nations game this morning, saying it's not rugby and comparing it to the Trevor Chappell underarm delivery in… Audio