Jonty Dine
Warriors to face Cowboys in Brisbane
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
Three Black Ferns World Cup players not named in new squad
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
Joseph Parker hopes to fight unification winner
Speculation is swirling that kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker could be in line for the biggest fight of the century against the unified world champion. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa… Audio
14 year old youngest cricketer to score professional century
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten the cricket record books, becoming the youngest cricketer to score a professional century, at only 14. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Savea siblings reunite for first game for Moana Pasifika
It will be brothers in arms for Moana Pasifika on Saturday. The Savea siblings reunite for their first game together at the franchise. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Brumbies and Hurricanes launch Captain Shout Cup
A brother's reunion, key injuries to All Black stars, and a match winner left out all together mark the round eleven Super Rugby Pacific team namings. Also announced was a new trophy to honour an… Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 April 2025
Almost 50 players have been invited to a Black Ferns training camp in Wellington this weekend, as the international season looms. Audio
Blues refusing to look beyond immediate future
The Super Rugby Pacific champions are dwelling near the bottom of the table, but despite a favourable run home, the side isn't planning past their trans-Tasman Anzac Day clash. Audio
Moana Pasifika set to battle the Brumbies
'We can beat anyone, anywhere,' has become the mantra of Moana Pasifika. Tana Umaga's men have shown that on their day they can shock any team as they get set to meet the best of the Australian Super… Audio
18 year old aims to wear Silver Fern in three different sports
18 year old Braxton Sorenson McGee is aiming to wear the Silver Fern in three different codes. But it was the rookie fullback's defining play in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday that has got… Audio
Legends of Pacific rugby set to be honoured in Auckland
The second class of inductees to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame include a former All Black captain and the first woman of Pacific heritage to win the World Rugby Player of the Year Award. Sports… Audio
Second horse dies during England's Grand National race
A horse which collapsed during the Grand National in England, has died, marking the second death as a result of Saturday's race. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Blues and Moana Pasifika set to battle at Eden Park
The Blues and Moana Pasifika will battle for city supremacy this Saturday, both sides with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Black Caps to wrap up home summer in Mount Maunganui
Having hammered Pakistan 4-1 in the T20's, New Zealand are now chasing a clean sweep in the One Day series. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Beauden Barrett returns to face Hurricanes
The battling Blues will be bolstered by All Black Beauden Barrett being back. Barrett has been sidelined for a three weeks with a fractured hand, but returns against his old side the Hurricanes on… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 April 2025
More details emerge regarding Liam Lawson's axing. Audio
Legal stoush over between NZ Rugby and INEOS
New Zealand Rugby has reached a settlement with the petrochemical company after suing for ending its sponsorship agreement early. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 April 2025
NZ rugby has reached a legal settlement with INEOS, after alleging the company had prematurely ended its six-year sponsorship deal, estimated to be valued at $48 million. Audio
Fears Taumoefolau will be poached from Moana Pasifika
He's been the breakout star this season for Moana Pasifika, but the brighter Kyren Taumoefolau shines, the closer the buzzards get. Taumoefolau has been attracting plenty of attention but fears are… Audio
Warriors address scandal around assistant coach Richard Agar
Richard Agar was fined and suspended after he physicaly assaulted a journalist in Las Vegas back on March 2. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio