Dana Johannsen
High Performace Sport NZ and athletes case back in courts
The landmark legal case involving High Performance Sport NZ and a group of the country's top athletes was back before the courts this week. The Employment Court heard the government's agency's appeal… Audio
Black Ferns to verse England in front of possible record breaking crowd
The Black Ferns could be part of women's sporting history this weekend.The reigning world champions will take on key rivals England at Twickenham this weekend in front of what could be a… Audio
McCullum to take full control of England men's international teams
England cricket officials announced overnight that Brendon McCullum, who has coached England's test side since 2022, will take full control of the men's international teams from January. But many have… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana says Scott Robertson is set for the biggest test of his All Blacks coaching career when his side take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend. Audio
Dame Lisa gets 7th Olympic gold, and Maddi Wesche's silver stunner
Dame Lisa Carrington teams with Alicia Hoskin to win her 7th Olympic gold medal, while Maddi Wesche stunned the field for silver in the shot put. Audio
Dana Johannsen: Paris Olympics latest
The Olympics wrap up this weekend and New Zealand's medal tally is ramping up! Shotputter Maddi Wesche has won Silver in the women's Olympic shotput final. Earlier Dame Lisa Carrington and Alicia… Audio
Kayakers, team pursuit cyclists well placed for medals
Dame Lisa Carrington is leading the charge in the kayaking, and the track cyclists are in rapid form. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
NZ kayakers impress in heats at Paris Olympics
New Zealand's kayakers and cyclists continue to show great form at the Paris Olympics in their qualifying performances overnight. Dana Johannsen has been at the canoe sprints and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Finn Butcher wins gold in kayak cross
It's another golden day for New Zealand at the Olympics - and this time it's all about the Butcher, Finn Butcher. Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann from Paris. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 July
On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio
Gymnastics gets underway at Paris Olympics
The gymnastics got underway overnight, with New Zealander Georgia-Rose Brown competing. Dana Johannsen was at the gymnastics and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Olympics Eve in Paris
RNZ's team is now in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. They share their bold predictions, their dream interviews, and their French skills. Audio
Tough time ahead for athletes left out of Olympics team
For the athletes that fell short of their goal of competing in the Paris Olympics, the next few weeks will be a challenging time. Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
Introducing: Paris Essentials
Follow RNZ's daily coverage from Paris where the 33rd Olympic Games are being held. In Paris Essentials Ben Strang wrap the best of the event with RNZ's team on the ground in Europe. Audio
NZ finalises Olympic team for Paris
195 athletes will wear the silver fern in Paris this year - the gender split being close to equal with 98 men and 97 women. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Susana Lei'ataua to break down… Audio
Sammie Maxwell wins bid for Olympic selection
Kiwi mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell has won her bid for Olympic selection. Maxwell was this morning named in the team for Paris after high level discussions involving the New Zealand Olympic… Audio
Sport in New Zealand has a new referee
A new body that has a broad remit to make sure sport is fair and safe has been a long time coming, but it's here now
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Sport in New Zealand has a new referee
A new body that has a broad remit to make sure sport is fair and safe has been a long time coming, but it's here now
World anti-doping agency wrong doing cleared
An independent investigation has cleared the world anti-doping agency of any wrong-doing in its handling of allegations of widespread doping in the Chinese swimming team. Twenty-three Chinese swimmers… Audio
