Felicity Reid
Football: Trials of blue cards begin for fouls and abuse
Football referees could have an extra card in their pocket this season as the sport trials the use of a blue card. Fifty-four years after yellow and red cards were first introduced, players who commit… Video, Audio
Black Caps win over South Africa in first cricket test
After a big win over an understrength South Africa in the first cricket test yesterday the Black Caps could be forgiven for looking at what's next. Australia arrive here in the next two weeks for a… Video, Audio
World Rugby zeroes in on social media abuse
World Rugby is working with law enforcement in five countries, including New Zealand, to prosecute people involved in online abuse during last year's Rugby World Cup. Twenty-one social media accounts… Video, Audio
Fiji still not on itinerary for All Blacks Tests
The All Blacks will be globetrotting this year taking Tests to nine different countries in a packed schedule, but one place that still isn't on the itinerary is Fiji. New Zealand and Fiji will play a… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 31 January 2024
Black Caps wicketkeeper Tom Blundell says South Africa will be playing with a point to prove in the two-test series starting at Mt Maunganui this weekend. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 January 2024
New Zealand apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan is grateful to be alive after being thrown from her horse during a race in Adelaide at the weekend.
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Henry Nicholls axed from Black Caps test squad
Batter Henry Nicholls has been axed from the Black Caps Test squad as selectors make changes for the series against South Africa. Nicholls has been a part of the New Zealand red ball side since 2016… Video, Audio
Proteas coach not buying into 'underdog' tag
South Africa's understrength test team have touched down in New Zealand with a warning for the Black Caps. Eight of the touring squad have never played international cricket before but the Proteas… Video, Audio
Under-19 Cricket World Cup; Spirit called into question
The spirit of cricket has been called into question during New Zealand's match against Afghanistan at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand won the dramatic, low-scoring contest in South Africa… Video, Audio
Aus Open: Protests, rules, rowdy fans irking tennis stars
Protestors, rule changes and rowdy fans have been testing the limits of some of the world's top tennis players at the Australian Open. Disruptions in the stands aren't uncommon but some players at… Video, Audio
Golf: Lydia Ko puts rough season behind her
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has shaken off a tough 2023 to get back into the winners circle at the season-opening LPGA event in Florida. Ko had a two shot victory at the Tournament of Champions… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 January 2024
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has won the season-opening LPGA tournament in Florida and is now just one win away from being eligible for the Tour's Hall of Fame.
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The Black Caps are allaying fears over the fitness of captain Kane Williamson after he was withdrawn from the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh.
Williamson and pace bowler Kyle Jamieson have… Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 December 2023
US equity firm Silver Lake is to take a greater stake New Zealand Rugby's revenue generating company. Audio
Scott Robertson names management group for All Blacks side
New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his management group for the upcoming season and it's a lengthy list of people. Seven remain from past coach Ian Foster's era, eight have experience… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 December 2023
The Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls says the emergence of some younger players has been a highlight of the one-dayers against Bangladesh and he's confident they can claim a series clean sweep. Audio
Black Caps chase series winning victory over Bangladesh
The Black Caps are chasing a series-winning victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Nelson. Sent in to bat, Bangladesh were all out for 291 after a shaky start to their innings. Sport reporter… Audio
NZ cricketers up for auction in Indian Premier League
14 New Zealand cricketers will go under the hammer in the Indian Premier League auction tonight - including rising star Rachin Ravindra. After a strong Cricket World Cup last month Ravindra has been… Audio
White Ferns aim for third one-day win in a row
The White Ferns are in the midst of the final one-dayer against Pakistan in Christchurch and are aiming to make it three wins in a row. Today's day-night cricket match is the White Ferns' last game… Audio
White Ferns hit the field under lights
The White Ferns are getting a rare opportunity to play under lights in today's second one-dayer against Pakistan in Christchurch. New Zealand lead the three match series 1-nil after a big win on… Video, Audio