Greg Murphy
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people, five women are facing… Audio
Scott Dixon finishes third at the Indy 500
Scott Dixon has finished third at the Indy 500, falling less than a second short of his second win at America's biggest race. New Zealand motorsport legend Greg Murphy spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
NZ driver Scott McLaughlin takes pole position at Indy 500
It was a record-breaking day for Scott McLaughlin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - producing a scorching drive to book pole position for the famous Indy 500. New Zealand motorsport great Greg… Audio
Australian Grand Prix begins in Melbourne
The world's top formula one drivers are preparing to compete in the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
Racing takes place at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
Coverage begins on Sky Sport… Audio
Motorsport industry mourns following tragedy at event in Paparoa
The motorsport industry is in mourning following yesterday's tragedy at the Arcadia Road Rallysprint event in Paparoa. Tributes are flowing for 15 year old driver Brooklyn Horan and his 35 year old… Audio
Scott Dixon joins US Motorsport Hall of Fame
One of New Zealand's most accomplished drivers, six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, is going to be inducted into the US Motorsport Hall of Fame. The 42-year-old says he's extremely honoured to be… Audio
Pukekohe Park closure announced suddenly
One more lap and the race is run for one of New Zealand's most iconic motor racing venues, Pukekohe Park.
In a shock announcement yesterday, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing said the venue would no… Audio
Lower speed limit enforced on Napier-Taupō road
A former racing driver is miffed that the speed limit on State Highway five, between Napier and Taupo has dropped from 100 to 80 kilometres-per-hour.
Some locals and regional leaders are against the… Audio
Tyre failure dashes hopes of another NZ Bathurst 1000 win
New Zealand's grip on the Bathurst 1000 motor race has been broken after defending champion Shane Van Gisbergan's hopes were scuppered by a tyre failure in the closing stages of the Great Race on… Audio
Greg Murphy urging Kiwi men to get regular health checks
Men's Health Week ambassador Greg Murphy is calling on New Zealand men to take care of their health and "find the time" to get regular medical check-ups, as a part of the build-up to this year's… Audio
Murphy quits retirement to race Bathurst again
Kiwi motorsport legend Greg Murphy is getting back behind the wheel to compete at Bathurst.
Seven years after his last spin at Mount Panorama, the four time winner is coming out of retirement for… Audio
Road toll nearly triple that of last year
Eleven people died on New Zealand roads through the Christmas and New Year period, nearly triple that of last year. Five of those who died were not wearing a seatbelt. Road safety campaigners say it's… Audio
Sports News for 22 December 2020
Fit-again spin bowler Ajaz Patel has been unable to force his way back into the Black Caps test team for the upcoming two match series against Pakistan. Audio
NZ motor racing great Greg Murphy takes in Bathurst from afar.
It's a big weekend for Australasian petrol heads, with the running of the iconic Bathurst One-Thousand motor race in New South Wales. Sunday's V8 Supercars event - known as the "Great Race" - will… Audio
AA calls for more drink-driving testing
The Automobile Association wants drink-drive testing to return to previous levels.
About a third of all fatal crashes in New Zealand involve someone under the influence, but roadside testing has… Audio
Greg Murphy on Napier teen's 148km/h ticket
Napier student Kingston Webb was clocked going 148kmh in an 80kmh zone - but successfully argued his driving wasn't dangerous and didn't warrant losing his licence.
Motorsport legend and road safety… Audio
Race car driver Greg Murphy shares his tips for driving
Racing car driver Greg Murphy shares his top tips for driving during both longer and shorter trips during the holiday season. Audio
Calling Home: Rebekah Holt in Melbourne
Rebekah Holt has gone from a communications manager for the New Zealand Police to Head of Staff at TV3 to serious car crash survivor. She now lives in Melbourne, where she is the only journalist to go… Audio, Gallery
Will the Bathurst drought be broken on Sunday?
Greg Murphy hopes this is the weekend either Scott McLaughlin or Shane van Gisbergen finally join him as a Bathurst 1000 champion. Murphy is the last New Zealander to be the lead driver of a winning… Audio
