Jonty Dine
Black caps fall short in quest for World Cup glory
The Black Caps fell short in their quest for World Cup glory in Mumbai last night. India proved too strong for the kiwis and will progress to the final against either Australia or South Africa. Sports… Audio
Black caps vs India: Crunch time in Mumbai tonight
It's crunch time for the Black Caps in Mumbai tonight. New Zealand will take on a rampant Indian side for a place in the Cricket World Cup final. Sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen in studio… Video, Audio
Rugby: Female participation up, junior male numbers drop
There was good news and bad news for New Zealand Rugby today. Numbers reveal that while female participation is up across players, coaches and referees, junior male numbers continue to drop. Sports… Video, Audio
NZ golfer wins cup with million dollar prize attached
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has ended his season in fruitful fashion, winning the Charles Schwab Cup today, earning him almost $2 million. It was a nervy finish for the 52 year old who held a four… Video, Audio
Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls faces ball tampering allegations
Black Caps batter Henry Nicholls is facing allegations of ball tampering. Footage has emerged from the Canterbury/Auckland Plunket Shield match in which Nicholls appears to rub the ball on a helmet… Video, Audio
Returning veterans & exciting rookies: Super Rugby squads revealed
Just weeks after the Rugby World Cup heartbreak, eyes are already on the future with the Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. Some returning veterans, exciting rookies and international imports… Video, Audio
Glenn Maxwell stuns with double century, rescuing Australia from defeat
Australian Glenn Maxwell's stunning double century rescued his side from the brink of defeat, and did the Black Caps a favour in the process. [embed]… Video, Audio
Melbourne cup: Without a Fight wins 2023 cup
For more on the Melbourne Cup, sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen in studio [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340652947112 Video, Audio
Sam Cane waiting to hear punishment for World Cup final tackle
Sam Cane will learn his punishment tonight for the dangerous tackle he made in the Rugby World Cup final. Cane was given a red card in the dramatic 12-11 loss to the Springboks. Sports reporter Jonty… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 31 October 2023
Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi has won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for world player of the year.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio
Rugby World Cup Semi Finalists locked in after nail-biting game
The semi finalists of the Rugby World Cup are locked in. Defending champions South Africa will meet England in a repeat of the 2019 final while the All Blacks, fresh off their epic win over Ireland… Video, Audio
Warriors mania goes global, as the side takes on Broncos
Warriors-mania is going global. As the side treks across the ditch to take on the mighty Broncos, we found out the vibe on the streets of Brisbane and around the world. Jonty Dine reports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 September 2023
France crushed Namibia 96 - 0 Friday morning in their World Cup pool game in Marseille but their biggest ever test win has come at a cost with captain Antoine Dupont suffering a broken cheekbone which… Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 September 2023
Former All Black Julian Savea will play Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika next year after being let go by the Hurricanes.
Jonty Dine has sports. Audio
Adesanya loses middleweight UFC title
It was supposed to be a memorable night for Israel Adesanya from the Auckland based gym City Kickboxing in Sydney.
But he lost his middleweight title to American Sean Strickland at UFC 293. And with… Audio
Last match of Warriors season before first finals campaign in 5 years
The Warriors play their final match of the regular season tomorrow night before their first finals campaign in five years. It will be a new look side taking the field in Brisbane as the some of the… Video, Audio
Scott Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener after red card
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been cleared to play in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup after recieving a red card in the warm up test against the Springboks on Sunday. Barrett was sent off… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 August 2023
Novak Djokovic returns to the U.S. Open spotlight this afternoon as the three-time champion takes centre stage on opening night at the season's final Grand Slam.
Jonty Dine has sports.
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Two boxing world title fights on the cards this weekend
In a first for New Zealand boxing, two world title fights will be on the same card this weekend.
Mea Motu puts her 16 fight unbeaten record on the line along with her IBO super bantamweight title… Audio
Title fight set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat
The historic boxing card set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat. Two world title fights are scheduled for Saturday's event with Mea Motu and Lani Daniels to defend their titles. However… Video, Audio