Felicity Reid
Black Caps to face Australia in T20 Cricket World Cup final
Memories of the 2015 Cricket World Cup final flashed into the minds of some Black Caps fans this morning - when it was confirmed Australia had booked their place as New Zealand's opponent in the T20… Audio
Another final for Black Caps after T20 World Cup semifinal win
The Black Caps have done it again - the swinging bats of Daryl Mitchell/Jimmy Neesham securing another World Cup cricket final.
This time it's the T20 World Cup - after a dramatic semifinal victory… Audio
Black Caps storm way into T20 Cricket World Cup semifinals
The Black Caps have stormed their way into the semis at the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The New Zealand side beat an in-form Afghanistan in their final group game today to book a place… Audio
Ex-All Black Carl Hayman diagnosed with dementia at 41
The rugby world has been rocked by news former All Black Carl Hayman has early on set dementia at age 41.
All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says New Zealand and World Rugby are doing all they… Audio
Commonwealth Games shake-up leaves some worried for future
A shakeup of the Commonwealth Games programme has left some sports worried about their future in the event.
From 2026 the number of compulsory sports will drop from 16 to two - just athletics and… Audio
Former athletes, lawyers lead investigation into Cycling NZ
Former athletes, and a lawyer who has seen it all before, will lead an independent investigation into Cycling New Zealand. It is the second time that the sport's high performance programme has been… Audio
Basketball: Breakers player refuses vaccine, loses spot
A refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccination has cost basketball player Tai Webster his spot on the New Zealand Breakers roster for the upcoming Australian National Basketball League season.
The club… Audio
America's Cup 2024 in Auckland still a possibility
The door may still be ajar for Auckland to host the America's Cup in 2024. A decision on a host city was due to be announced today.
Instead, Team New Zealand says they need more time to assess three… Audio
Paralympic long jumper Anna Grimaldi in best form of life
New Zealand Paralympian Anna Grimaldi snuck up on the T47 long jump field in Rio and won gold in her first Paralympic Games. She'll be one to watch again in Tokyo today as the 24-year-old says she's… Audio
Paralympian shooter Michael Johnson competing in 5th Games
Michael Johnson has been on the Paralympics podium three times over the past 17 years, but a fourth, at the last Games in Rio, has motivated the 47-year-old para shooter to keep honing his craft. The… Audio
NZ team ready for Paralympic games
New Zealand takes a team of 29 into the Paralympics in Tokyo with more than half attending their first Games, while the rest are seasoned and succesful veterans.
The Games start today without… Audio
History-making Bledisloe Cup victory for the ABs
Records were broken at Eden Park as the All Blacks defeated the Wallabies to secure the Bledisloe Cup trophy for another year.
Not only was the All Blacks 57-22 winning scoreline one for the history… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 July 2021
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley is hoping they can kick-start the New Zealand team's Olympics and their campaign with a good result in their opening game against Australia tonight. Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 July 2021
Experienced halfback Aaron Smith will lead the All Blacks for the first time in Saturday's first test against Fiji in Dunedin. Audio
Silver Fern Maia Wilson shares battle with self image
Silver Fern Maia Wilson has spent her career battling with her body image.
The top goal shooter took to social media this week to share her journey from being a teenage netball player told she needed… Audio
Silver Fern Maia Wilson shares her journey on self image
Silver Fern Maia Wilson took to social media this week to share the journey she's on with her body image. Publically opening up about her struggles that started as a young athlete wasn't easy for the… Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 July 2021
Four new caps have been named in the All Blacks side to play Tonga in the first test of the year in Auckand on Saturday night. Audio
Tennis: ASB Classic scrapped for second year in row
The ASB Classic tennis tournament has been scrapped for the second year in a row.
Tournament organisers say they couldn't get enough places in MIQ for the 250 athletes, officials and staff needed to… Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 June 2021
The new All Blacks are enjoying their selection for tests against Tonga and Fiji, as new prop Ethan de Groot says his selection shows players from outside the main regions can still get to the top. Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 June 2021
Black Caps coach Gary Stead says with the prospect of no play on the first day, they want to keep their playing options open. Audio