Ken Laban
Ken Laban wins Lower Hutt mayoralty
Well known broadcaster and rugby league identity Fauono Ken Laban is the new Mayor of Lower Hutt Audio
Sport NZ board member and former police office on Run It craze
Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a catastrophic head injury and died on Monday after playing a version of the game where competitors plough into each other at full speed with no protective gear. At an… Audio
Fiji set rugby world on notice with stunning win at weekend.
Fiji has set the rugby world on notice with a stunning win at the weekend. Audio
Hurricanes' TJ Perenara raising concerns about team director
Hurricanes rugby player, TJ Perenara, is talking to management about what he says are underlying racist and insulting remarks by a director of the team's board. Businessman Troy Bowker had reacted… Audio
Ken Laban on Moana Pasifika, Māori All Blacks game
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are coming together to form the first ever Moana Pasifika squad to play the Māori All Blacks this weekend.
The match is shaping up as a celebration of the cultural connections… Audio
Was it a try? League commentators debate Tonga vs England
Tonga's hopes of making it to the Rugby League World Cup final were dashed on Saturday night when a late chance to win the game slipped from the hands of star player Andrew Fifita. And while some fans… Audio
RLWC 2017: Beefed up Tonga proves too good for Samoa
The star-studded Tongan rugby league team powered to a 32-18 victory over Samoa in the two teams' World Cup pool clash in Hamilton on Saturday night. The Tongan side had been reinforced after several… Audio
Bromwich, Proctor banned from Rugby League World Cup
Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor will not be playing for New Zealand when the Kiwis take the field in the Rugby League World Cup in October. Ken Laban, a sports commentator, and longtime member of the… Audio
A level playing field?
The practice of poaching top sports players by secondary schools is spreading around the country, according to the Secondary Schools Sports Council. It says the age of players being eyed-up is also… Audio
Ken Laban - Jerry Collins' passing
Rugby commentator, city councillor, broadcaster, and Collins family friend, Ken Laban, talks about the tragic loss of Jerry Collins and partner Alana Madill. Audio
Ideas for 10 November 2013 - Leadership
The notion of leadership and its effects on our social climate, and specifically an the elite level in our national sport. Guests include former All Black captains Sir Brian Lochore and Graham Mourie… Audio
Kiwis hope to break 13-year ANZAC Test losing streak
The New Zealand rugby league team takes on Australia at Eden Park tonight - the first Anzac test to be played in New Zealand since 1998. Audio
Kiwis look to end 12 year losing streak against Kangaroos
To rugby league and the Kiwis will be looking to end a 12-year losing streak against the Kangaroos in Anzac test matches when they take on their fiercest rival on the Gold Coast tonight. Audio
The rugby world mourns Napier policeman Leonard Snee
One police officer was shot dead yesterday morning and two others and a civilian are in critical condition in hospital. Audio
Warriors vs Roosters
To discuss the Warriors prospects we turn to commentator Ken Laban. Audio