Felicity Reid
Warriors call on Queensland-based kiwis to fill stands
The Warriors are calling on Queensland-based kiwis to come out in big numbers and fill the stands for the NRL preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos. Tickets for Saturday's game at the $52,000… Video, Audio
Golfer Ryan Fox scores biggest win of his career to win BMW PGA
NZ Golfer Ryan Fox has scored the biggest win of his career with a 1 shot victory in the European Tour's top event, the BMW PGA Championship. Fox carded a final round of 67 to finish on 18-under at… Video, Audio
Warriors take on Knights in semi-final
The Warriors are running out of chances to keep their National Rugby League season alive. On Saturday they host the in-form Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart Stadium in a must-win semi-final game.
It is… Audio
Calf tear for Warriors star Shaun Johnson leaving fans worried
A calf tear for star Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is leaving supporters sweating ahead of the club's biggest home NRL game in 15 years. Johnson sat out last weekend's loss to the Penrith Panthers… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 September 2023
One positive out of the Black Caps hiding from England in the third ODI at The Oval today was the performance of bowler Trent Boult. He took his sixth five-wicket bag in ODI's, a New Zealand record… Audio
Steve Hansen back in All Blacks camp at Ian Foster's request
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen caused a bit of a stir when he joined the Wallabies a few weeks ago, now he's back in familiar territory. Hansen is in the All Blacks camp in Lyon, at the… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 September 2023
The All Blacks have turned to a former mentor as they look to bounce back from their opening game loss to hosts France at the Rugby World Cup. Sir Steve Hansen, who has the highest winning percentage… Audio
Warriors set to begin finals campaign
In the space of 12 months the Warriors have bounced back from their worst National Rugby League season on record, to one of their best.
Last season the club finished in 15th place with only six wins.
…Warriors counting down to first NRL finals game in five years
The Warriors are counting down to their first NRL finals appearance in five years and are refusing to be overawed by the challenge in front of them. The Warriors play the defending champion Penrith… Video, Audio
Suprise news for Black Caps fans in lead up to ODI world cup
Days before the official announcement of the Cricket World Cup squad, Black Caps fans have been given some unexpected news. New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Kane Williamson will be included in the 15… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 September 2023
Black Caps batter Kane Williamson admits he had doubts about his return to the national side for next month's World Cup in India. New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that Williamson, who suffered a knee… Audio
Are NZ's female athletes better off after triple world cup?
Hosting three women's world cups in the space of 18 months was considered a boost for women's sport in New Zealand - even before a ball was bowled or a tackle made.
Now that the cricket, rugby, and… Audio
NZ driver's hopes of seventh Indycar championship dashed
New Zealand driver Scott Dixon's hopes of a seventh Indycars championship title were dashed today. Dixon has finished second in the standings after the title was wrapped up with one round still to… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 September 2023
The Silver Ferns teams to meet England and Australia have been named.
Felicity Reid has sports. Audio
New NZ cricket chief executive a 'test cricket romantic'
Incoming New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink describes himself as a Test cricket romantic who will focus on the longer format of the game. The businessman and former Wellington… Video, Audio
Warriors continue charge to NRL finals in Auckland tonight
The Warriors' charge to the NRL finals continues in Auckland tonight and the bandwagon is filling up. The game against the Dragons is the Warriors last home game of the regular season and marks three… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 August 2023
Midday sports News for 25 August 2023 The All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been in touch with Steve Hansen and says he has no problem with his former coach helping out the Wallabies. Plenty of eyebrows… Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 August 2023
The All Blacks coach Ian Foster will be keeping a close on Luke Jacobson this weekend as he looks to settle on his first choice loose forward line-up for their opening World Cup game against hosts… Audio
NZ canoe sprint team has one chance to qualify for olympics
New Zealand's canoe sprint team has one chance to qualify their biggest boats for next year's Olympics. The plan is to qualify both a women's and men's K4 for the first time. To do that they need to… Video, Audio
Shock as former All Blacks coach offers to help out the Wallabies
Former Rugby World Cup winning coach Steve Hansen has hosed down some initial shock at news he's helping out the Wallabies. Hansen has agreed to offer some guidance to the Australian side ahead of the… Video, Audio