Jonty Dine

History beckons for Kiwi MMA fighter Kai Kara-France as the UFC flyweight is preparing for the biggest bout of his life. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Kiwi boxer David Nyika is set for a return to the ring. Nyika will fight this month for the first time since his vicious defeat against Jai Opetaia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

After one of the closest and most compelling competitions in recent years, the Super Rugby Pacific finals are coming up. With several side's fates decided in the final round, sports reporter Jonty… Audio

Kiwi MMA fighter Dan Hooker has vowed to stage more backyard fights in future. The UFC lightweight last weekend hosted 32 men in a 'one minute scrap' tournament for a 50,000 dollar prize. Sports… Audio

Ardie Savea isn't expecting a very warm welcome on his return to Wellington. The Moana skipper returns to the capital for the first time since leaving his franchise of ten years. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio

It's been a fairytale season, but Moana Pasifika were given a stark reality check at the weekend. Hammered 85-7 by the Chiefs in Hamilton, Moana head to the capital for this weekend's match up - still… Audio

"Run it straight" competitions have come to Aotearoa, and it's far from the backyard bullrush you remember. Sports reporter Jonty Dine went to Wednesday night's event in West Auckland. Audio

Black Ferns need to beat USA to reclaim Pacific Four title Audio

A couple of blockbuster kiwi derbies could well determine how the remainder of the Super season shapes up, while the Black ferns clash with the Canadians in Christchurch. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Audio

After a five year absence, the squad gathered for the first time in Auckland to bless their new official headquarters. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The kiwi cricketers who left Pakistan and India will make their own decisions about whether to return. The Pakistan Super and Indian Premier Leagues will both resume this weekend after the two… Audio

Two subcontinent T20 leagues are set to resume and the NZers involved have a call to make. Audio

The Super Rugby side was hit with the virus on their bye week, with many players spending their time off in quarantine. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan has forced several kiwi cricketers out of the region. Security concerns will see nine current or former Black Caps fly from Pakistan to the UAE on… Audio

For a third consecutive year, NZ Rugby has recorded a financial loss. At its AGM on Thursday it was announced the game's governing body saw a nearly $20 million deficit for 2024. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio

Bill McCaw, who played the first of his 32 matches in black in 1951, passed away yesterday at the age of 97. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

New Zealand Rugby locks in a key man for the next World Cup. Audio

New Zealand rider Shane Richardson has died following a crash at a British Superbikes race in Cheshire. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The Warriors will look to conjure some tricks against the Cowboys as the NRL takes magic round  to Brisbane this weekend. It's been a spell-binding resurgence so far for the side in 2025, but the… Audio

There's been some shocking omissions from the first Black Ferns squad of the year. Three of the biggest names from the successful World Cup in 2021, including the face of the campaign, have not been… Audio