Felicity Reid
Some top players sidelined ahead of Super Rugby Pacific games
With only three weeks of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season left some of the competition's top players are being sidelined.
All Blacks can't play more than five games in a row during this year's… Video, Audio
One team quits America's Cup warm-up in Saudi Arabia
Security concerns surrounding an America's Cup warm-up regatta in Saudi Arabia has prompted one challenger to refuse to participate.
American Magic are opting out of the racing off Jeddah later this… Audio
NZ Rugby working on All Blacks Test in Fiji
An historic first All Blacks Test in Fiji is increasingly likely as New Zealand Rugby seeks to strengthen its ties in the South Pacific.
The All Blacks are scheduled to play Fiji in New Zealand next… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 May 2023
Midday sports News for 15 May 2023 Canoe Sport New Zealand acknowledge they'll have to make some tough decisions ahead of next year's Olympics. Audio
Blues vs Crusaders to be game of MacDonald vs Robertson
The traditional Blues versus Crusaders Super Rugby rivalry has an added element this weekend.
Both head coaches are in their final "Super" season before they team up as All Blacks coaches next year.
…Super Rugby: Tuivasa-Sheck on bench for Blues vs Crusaders
Code-switching star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to be on the outer at the Blues after confirming his return to rugby league next season.
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has named his game day 23 for… Video, Audio
NZ Rugby reveals deal with Japan Rugby for more matches
New Zealand Rugby have announced a hook up with the Japan Rugby Union with the promise of more matches between the countries in Japan over the next four years.
The agreement will see the two unions… Video, Audio
Is it okay to boo at a sports game?
Is it ever okay to boo at a sports game?
It's a question that's being asked in Aussie Rules football after Sydney Swans star player Lance "Buddy" Franklin was booed by Collingwood fans during their… Audio
Boss of Warriors sponsor calls out NRL referees claiming 'cheating'
The boss of the Warriors major sponsor has called out the NRL referees after what he says is "cheating of the highest order".
One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris vented on social media… Audio
Cricket: Black Caps fall to third loss in a week in Pakistan
The Black Caps have fallen to their third straight loss in a week as their testing tour of Pakistan continues.
After the T20 series ended in a stalemate, Pakistan have wrapped up the one-day series… Video, Audio
NZ boxer David Light's future uncertain after minor stroke
New Zealand boxer David Light's future in the ring is uncertain after the 31-year-old suffered a minor stroke.
The cruiserweight fighter became unwell upon returning home to New Zealand after his… Video, Audio
NZ golfer Steven Alker scores win at PGA Champions Tour
Hamilton golfer Steven Alker has scored an emotional first win of the year on the PGA's Champions Tour.
Alker defended his Insperity Invitational title in Houston with a four shot victory. It was his… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 April 2023
Midday sports News for 28 April 2023 The Crusaders already have several candidates in mind to replace departing coach Scott Robertson. Audio
Scott Robertson names All Blacks coaching team for 2024
Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has finally named the assistants who will make up his coaching team to take over next year.
Jason Ryan will stay on and will be joined by Blues coach Leon… Video, Audio
NZ drivers big winners in latest Formula E champs
New Zealand racing drivers were the big winners in the latest round of the Formula E championship in Germany. Jaguar's Mitch Evans won the opening race and Nick Cassidy driving for Envision Racing had… Video, Audio
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck heads back to rugby league
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says he was nervous to tell the world he was switching back to rugby league next season and calling time on his rugby experiment.
The code-hopping star has spent three years… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 April 2023
The latest in sports news with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio