Jonty Dine
New Zealand 7s teams back for Hong Kong leg of World series
The New Zealand Sevens teams are back in action this weekend for the iconic Hong Kong leg of the World Series. While the women sit just behind Australia at the top of the standings, the men have been… Audio
7 former stars to be inducted into Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame
To acknowledge and celebrate the incredible contributions of Pacific players to rugby, 7 former stars will be inducted into the first ever Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame tonight in Auckland. Organisers… Audio
White Ferns slumped at 3-1 series loss to England
The White Ferns have slumped to a 3-1 series loss to England with one game to spare. New Zealand were well beaten by 47 runs in the fourth T20 in Wellington today. Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
NBL is set to air some games live on TikTok
In what is believed to be a world-first initiative, the NBL is set to air some of its games live on TikTok. The country's top domestic basketball competition has agreed to a broadcasting rights deal… Audio
Swarm of bees suspends Indian Wells tennis open for 2 hours
There were un-bee-lievable scenes today as some unwanted invaders interrupted play at the Indian Wells tennis Open in California. The quarter-final between world number two Carlos Alcaraz and… Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 March 2024
Ryan Fox admits he was a bundle of nerves before sinking his first hole in one on the PGA Tour. Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 March 2024
The pressure is mounting on the Crusaders coach Rob Penney who concedes they simply haven't deserved to win any of their first three games of the Super Rugby season. The defending champs, who've won… Audio
Sydney Rooster Spencer Leniu banned for 2 months from the NRL for use of racial slur
Sydney Rooster Spencer Leniu has been banned for two months from the NRL for his use of a racial slur. Leniu was playing in the season opener in Las Vegas when he directed the slur against the Broncos… Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 March 2024
Tim Southee is determined to remain Black Caps captain and coach Gary Stead is confident he'll bounce back from a form slump this summer. The 35 year old Southee took just six wickets all up in the… Audio
Warriors set to kick-off NRL season vs Sharks
They ended the year with the bandwagon overflowing with fans and their supporters' catch cry 'Up the Wah's' shouted around the globe.
The Warriors now kick off their highly anticipated 2024 campaign… Audio
Moana Pasifika still without a home stadium
Moana Pasifika is still without a home. The young Super Rugby franchise spent their 2023 home season at Mount Smart and shifted to North Harbour Stadium this year however, are not permitted to play… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific kicks off between Crusaders and Chiefs
Well, the rugby season has arrived. Super Rugby Pacific kicks off this evening with a rematch last year's final between the defending champion Crusaders and the Chiefs in Hamilton. Sports reporter… Video, Audio
Stacey Jones named as new Kiwis head coach
He was known as the 'little general' for his ability to control a game and now New Zealand rugby league legend Stacey Jones is in control of the Kiwis. Jones will replace Michael Maguire who stood… Video, Audio
High Performance Sport NZ appealing ERA decision
High Performance Sport New Zealand is appealing an Employment Relations Authority decision which would grant athletes collective bargaining power. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Football Ferns one win away from Olympics
It's a simple equation facing New Zealand in Apia today, beat the Solomon Islands, and qualify for Paris. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Dame Lisa Carrington bags a Halberg hat-trick
Dame Lisa Carrington bagged herself a Halberg hat-trick at the annual sport awards in Auckland on February 14.
The Olympic and world champion kayaker won the Supreme Halberg sports award for the… Audio
61st Halberg Awards to be held at Spark arena tonight
The glitziest event on the New Zealand sporting calendar has arrived with the 61st Halberg Awards taking place at the Spark Arena in Auckland this evening. Thirty finalists across six categories have… Video, Audio
South Africa putting up resistance in test against Black Caps
After looking destined to be wrapped up within four days, South Africa has managed to put up some serious resistance in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Tauranga. Set an enormous total… Video, Audio
AT reminding drivers of capacity limits after crammed bus trip
Auckland Transport is reminding its drivers about capacity limits, after complaints students were crammed into a school bus on a trip from Hibiscus Coast to North Shore. Someone whipped their phone… Video, Audio