Dave Worsley
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Rowdy crowds in spotlight after Australian Open
This year's Australian Open has been the talk of the sporting world - and not just for the tennis. Commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aryna Sabalenka looks for three in a row at Australian Open
Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka has a chance for a three-peat at Melbourne park after beating Paula Badosa in the semi-final of the Australian Open. Sabalenka now takes on American Madison Keys in… Audio
Djokovic beats Alcaraz, NZ pair through to doubles semi
Novak Djokovic battled injury to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter finals last night, keeping alive his bid to reach a record 25 grand slam titles. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley… Audio
Alcaraz to take on Djokovic in Australian Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic when the rivals meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Paddy… Audio
Australian Open update with Dave Worsley,
Dave Worsley joins Anna Thomas for the latest over the ditch, including booing from the crowd and an historic investigation into match fixing. Audio
Latest from the Australian Open
Dave Worsley drops by with the latest from the tennis over the ditch. Audio
Rain interrupts day one of Australian Open
The first day of the Australian Open served up disappointment for some tennis fans, with five singles matches called off due to rain. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Naomi Osaka out of ASB Classic, Tauson wins
Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka made a shock exit in the final of the ASB Classic, after apparent trouble with an abdominal muscle. She had just won the first set, when she was examined… Audio
Tennis great Rafael Nadal announces retirement
Rafael Nadal, the 38-year-old "King of Clay", announced he will end his illustrious career next month. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Top seeds through to last 16 at US Open
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have proceeded through to the quarter finals of the US Open, while other top seeds have faltered in both the men's and women's singles. Tennis correspondent… Audio
Alcaraz takes out Wimbledon men's final
The Wimbledon Championships ended this morning with three-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz winning the Gentlemen's Singles Final. On Sunday, New Zealand's Erin Routliffe fell one win short of… Audio
Lulu Sun knocked out of Wimbledon
New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has failed to progress been knocked out of Wimbledon. The Te Anau native lost her match against world number 37 Donna Vekic. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to… Audio
NZ success continues at Wimbledon
New Zealand's dream run at Wimbeldon continues, with success in both men's and mixed doubles. It comes off the back of Lulu Sun's spectacular performance yesterday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley… Audio
Morning Report Essentials
On today's episode, New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable maiden run at Wimbledon, by making it to the quarterfinals after defeating Britain's Emma Raducanu, there's new news… Audio
Analysis: Lulu Sun's progress at Wimbledon
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable maiden run at Wimbledon, by making it to the fourth round and playing Britain's Emma Raducanu. World number 135, Raducanu came into the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 4 July 2024
On today's episode, we cross to Richard Winton at the LA Times who speaks to us about the death of New Zealander Patricia McKay, outside a Newport Beach shopping mall. We then speak to sergeant Steve… Audio
Lulu Sun wins her second round match at Wimbledon
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun won her second round match at Wimbledon against Ukranian Yuliia Starodubtseva. The 4-6 6-3 6-2 win means she will face China's Zhu Lin, who's ranked 61st in the… Audio
From Te Anau to Wimbledon, Lulu Sun stuns with a major upset
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has caused an almighty upset at Wimbledon, beating the number 8 seed Qinwen Zheng in her first round match. Sun, who was born in Te Anau, only switched allegience to… Audio
Sinner and Sabalenka crowned Australian Open champions
The Australian Open has come to a close, with Jannick Sinner making a stunning comeback to take out the title, beating Daniil Medvedev.
Down two sets and locked at 4-4 in the third set, Sinner turned… Audio