Bridget Tunnicliffe
Midday Sports News for 29 September 2011
Kieren Read will play in Sunday's All Blacks game. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 September 2011
The New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew says pulling the All Blacks out of the next World Cup because of the high cost would be a last resort. Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 September 2011
The Australian side will have plenty to prove when they play the USA in Wellington tonight after last weekend's embarassing rugby world cup loss to Ireland. Audio
Silver Ferns lose World Championship final
In a nail biting finish, the Silver Ferns were beaten last night in the netball World Championship final against Australia. Audio
Silver Ferns take on South Africa at world champs
The Silver Ferns are into the sudden death phase of the netball world champs in Singapore, and play South Africa in their quarter-final later this evening. Audio
Silver Ferns cruise to world cup quarter-finals
The Silver Ferns have cruised through to the quarter-finals of the netball world cup in Singapore and are now starting to assess potential opponents for the business end of the competition. Audio
Silver Ferns crush Fiji 80-25 in netball clash
The Silver Ferns kicked-off their World Championship campaign in Singapore by crushing the Fijian side 80 to 25 last night. Audio
Silver Ferns start their World Championship campaign tonight
The Silver Ferns open their Netball World Championship campaign against Fiji in Singapore this evening, with the New Zealanders hoping to end Australia's recent dominance at the tournament. Audio
Large amount of fish die in Solomon islands
Locals are mystified and authorities worried about a big die off of fish in the prized Marovo Lagoon in Solomon islands. Audio
Tonga places caps on whale watching industry
Caps are being placed on Tonga's whale watching industry, over fears that over-crowding could scare off the main attraction. Audio
Silver Ferns lose first test against Australia
It was a disappointing night for netball fans last night as the Australian Diamonds beat the Silver Ferns 52-47 at Palmerston North. Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 April 2011
There's phenomenal support for the Breakers ahead of tonight's basketball final. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 April 2011
Mourinho furious after a hostile European football champions league loss. Audio
American Samoa grapples with teen pregnancies
The breakdown in traditional family life and the Americanisation of young people are being blamed for the continuing rise in teenage pregnancy in American Samoa. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 April 2011
Manchester United outclasses German club Schalke. Audio
Divers return to Bikini Atoll
Diving enthusiasts will be able to explore Bikini Atoll's renowned lagoon once again with the help of an Australian entrepreneur. Audio
Charity cricket match raises $500,000 for Christchurch
A star-studded charity cricket match in Wellington has raised half a million dollars for the Prime Minister's appeal for the Canterbury earthquake. Audio
Police have yet to hand over control of the Pike River mine
The families of the 29 men who died at the Pike River mine are welcoming a further payout by the trust which collected donations on their behalf. Audio
Pacific communities rally to help each other in Christchurch
Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake. Audio