Dana Johannsen
RNZ understands NZ Cricket CEO has taken abrupt leave
Questions are growing over the future of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia
The country's fastest man over 100 metres is trading in his black singlet and hopping the ditch. National record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially completed his transfer of allegiance and will… Audio
NZ Cricket Boss fighting for his job amid power struggle
NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink is said to be fighting for his job amid an increasingly bitter power struggle over a the future of the domestic game. RNZ understands the NZ Cricket board has signalled… Audio
Fifa to adpot tennis-style system for 2026 World Cup draw
Fifa will adopt a new tennis-style system for next week's draw for the 2026 World Cup. The draw ceremony for the first 48-team World Cup will be held next week in Washington DC. With the expanded… Audio
Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after brain injury
Melbourne Storm star Eliesa Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from brain surgery. The 25 year-old copped multiple head knocks while on test duty with Tonga during the… Audio
"Pom Squad' - England rugby team mimic South Africa's tactic
First there was the "Bomb Squad", now there's the "Pom Squad". The English rugby team has taken inspiration from the Springboks ahead of this weekend's clash against the All Blacks at Twickenham… Audio
Uneasy truce between Netball NZ and Taurua already strained
The uneasy truce between Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua already appears under strain. RNZ understands the board of the national body have "started a process" to talk to Taurua about… Audio
Sky secures rights to summer and winter Olympics until 2032
Sky has beaten out TVNZ to secure the broadcast rights for the summer and winter Olympics through to 2032. The announcement comes after Sky lost out to TVNZ earlier this year to secure rights for the… Audio
Dispute between Netball NZ and coach becomes political
The highly public dispute between Netball New Zealand and Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is becoming increasingly political. Earlier today Minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell told… Audio
Silver Ferns selector resigns in protest of treatment of Taurua
The fallout from the Silver Ferns coaching saga has deepened over the past 24 hours after selector Gail Parata revealed she's resigned in protest over Netball New Zealand's treatment of Dame Noeline… Audio
White Ferns suffer heavy defeat at Cricket World Cup
A dramatic collapse has left the White Ferns in a big hole at the Cricket World Cup in India. The Ferns are zero from two in their opening matches after suffering a heavy defeat to South Africa… Audio
Taurua negotiating coaching future with Netball NZ
Dame Noeline Taurua has been in negotiations with Netball New Zealand today to see whether she'll be able to coach the Silver Ferns again. Taurua and her coaching team were stood down ahead of the… Audio
Risk of match fixers targetting NZ footballers
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… Audio
Offshore betting targets NZ football league
Amateur on the field, New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for hundreds of millions of dollars in offshore betting. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
Ex-All White faces sentencing over A-League yellow-card scheme
A Sydney court has heard that the alleged ringleader of an A-League spot-fixing scheme "exploited" former All White Clayton Lewis' gambling addiction to reel him into the operation. Sports… Audio
Silver Ferns squad named following coaches removal
The Silver Ferns squad taking on South Africa in the Taini Jamison Series has just been named. The team heads into the competition without coach Dame Noeline Taurua who was suddenly stood down by… Audio
Netball coach offside
Dominating sporting headlines this week - the intriguing story of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua who's been stood down. Audio
Ferns coach stood down, environment 'psychologically unsafe'
RNZ can reveal Netball New Zealand's shock decision to stand down Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua came after several players raised allegations the environment had become "psychologically unsafe"… Audio
Dame Noeline Taurua out as Silver Ferns coach
Dame Noeline Taurua will not be the Silver Ferns coach for the upcoming Series against South Africa. A statement from Netball NZ said there have been ongoing discussions between Netball NZ, Dame… Audio