Felicity Reid
Midday Sports News for 1 March 2023
Midday sports News for 1 March 2023 New Zealand rugby has unveiled the timeline for appointing a new All Blacks coach. The Black Caps coach Gary Stead says their historic one run win over England is… Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 February 2023
England have enforced the follow on in the second test, with New Zealand reeling all out for 209 in the first hour of day three trailing England by more than 200 runs. Audio
Community leader fears for sport in cyclone aftermath
A community sports leader is concerned keeping sport going in some Cyclone Gabrielle-hit regions could become "insurmountable".
The chief executive of Sport Gisborne Tai Rāwhiti Stefan Pishief says… Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 February 2023
Midday sports News for 23 February 2023 The Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says he sympathises with All Blacks coach Ian Foster, as the saga surrounding the latter's future with the team drags on. Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 February 2023
Midday sports News for 16 February 2023 Two bowlers are in the frame to make their Black Caps Test debut today against England at Mt Maunganui, if the weather plays ball. Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 February 2023
Midday sports News for 15 February 2023 The Black Caps coach Gary Stead admits they are in a rebuilding stage with their bowling options. Audio
Allan Bunting named Black Ferns new coach
Three months after lifting the Rugby World Cup on home soil the Black Ferns have a new coach.
Allan Bunting, who is known for his success in creating inclusive team cultures, has become the Black… Video, Audio
Chelsea Football Club hires top NZ sports psychologist
One of New Zealand's top sports psychologists has been employed by struggling English Premier League football club Chelsea.
Gilbert Enoka will work with the London club on a short term contract to… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 February 2023
One of Britain's biggest football clubs hasn't been behaving well. The Premier League has referred Manchester City to an independent commission over more than 100 alleged breaches of financial… Audio
NZ's SailGP boat damaged by lightning strike in Singapore
Damage caused by a lightning strike has put New Zealand's SailGP boat in doubt for when the series comes to Christchurch in March. The boat leaves Singapore today and will return to Auckland for… Audio
Leon McDonald not yet convinced about rugby tackle changes
Former All Black and Blues Super Rugby coach Leon McDonald has weighed in on the international debate about lowering tackle heights.
From this season, New Zealand's community rugby players will need… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 January 2023
The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says being exposed in some areas by Australia has its positives leading into this year's Netball World Cup. Audio
Black Ferns star Ruby Tui to sit out Super Rugby Aupiki
One of the stars of the last Rugby World Cup, Ruby Tui, won't be back on the rugby field anytime soon.
The World Cup winner captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders with her presence on and… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 January 2023
Midday sports News for 25 January 2023 Australian Tennis Open semi-finalist Victoria Azarenka says she feels sympathy for Novak Djokovic and pleaded for players not to be treated as "villains". Audio
Tennis: Djokovic faces Rublev at Australian Open quarterfinals
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is the only player left in the men's draw at the Australian Open to have won a grand slam.
The nine-time champion will face fifth seed Andrey Rublev tomorrow in… Video, Audio
Netball: Australia beat Silver Ferns by two goals
The Silver Ferns were pipped by two goals by Australia this morning in their second Quad Series game in South Africa.
The series between New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England is a warm up… Audio
ASB Classic's new director pushing for improvements in 2024
The return of international tennis to Auckland after a two year hiatus, has been given a pass mark by those in charge of the men's and women's tournaments, but the local organisers are pushing for… Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 December 2022
Midday sports News for 14 December 2022. A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth Football World Cup final with a 3-nil victory over Croatia in Qatar. Audio
Women's Football World Cup NZ training locations revealed
Seven different regions in New Zealand will see the spin-off of co-hosting next year's Women's Football World Cup.
Sixteen teams will be based here for the biggest sporting event held in Aotearoa and… Video, Audio