Matt Chatterton
All Blacks to play Samoa at Eden Park
All Blacks vs Samoa will be the first international fixture before next week's British and Irish Lions series starts. Matt Chatterton is at Eden Park for the double header. Video, Audio
Three Barrett brothers in 33-strong All Blacks squad
Three Barrett brothers - Beauden, Scott and Jordie - will take the field for the All Blacks against Samoa this Friday. Matt Chatterton reports. Video, Audio
Lions prepare for match against Blues
The Lions face their first Super Rugby side at Eden Park tonight. Warren Gatland has rolled out a completely new line up for the match. Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 2 June 2017
The Black Caps are after a fast start in the Champions Trophy. Audio
Lions arrive in NZ ahead of 1st match on Saturday
After a 12 year wait, the British and Irish Lions have returned. Sports reporter Matt Chatterton joins Checkpoint from the Lion's press conference in Auckland. Video, Audio
Lions arrive full of confidence for first tour in 12 years
The 41-strong squad touched down at Auckland Airport and was welcomed with a powhiri inside the terminal before being greeted by excited fans. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 26 May 2017
This week, the impact of technology and gender equality at the America's Cup, Kieran Read has an All Black hat-trick in his sights, we look back on Lions tours of the past, Nelson cyclist George… Audio
Steven Adams unlikely to join Tall Blacks any time soon
New Zealand and Australia are joining the Asia region which means the Tall Blacks will play more games leading up to the 2019 World Cup qualifiers. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 28 April 2017
This week, Joseph Parker's first defence of his WBO heavyweight boxing title is thrown into turmoil. Who's staying and who's going at the Warriors? Plus we chat to New Zealand rally driver Hayden… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 April 2017
The British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, says his side will have to earn back the respect of the New Zealand public on their June tour. Audio
Former Silver Fern Casey Kopua retires from netball
The 31-year-old returned to play for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in the ANZ premiership this year, but says she won't be available for the Silver Ferns. Audio
Kane Williamson named NZ Cricketer of the Year
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has been named New Zealand Cricketer of the Year for the second year running. Audio
Northern Stars are the new kids on the domestic netball block
South Auckland now has a team in the ANZ Premiership - The Northern Stars competition. Matt Chatterton reports. Video, Audio
Joseph Parker fight confirmed for May 6
Joseph Parker's fight against British heavyweight Hughie Fury has finally been confirmed for May 6 at Auckland's Vector Arena. RNZ sports reporter Matt Chatterton has the details. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 3 March 2017
This week - New Zealand teams dominate week one of the 2017 Super Rugby competition and a tribute to a much-loved Silver Fern. Audio
Warriors hope to break eight year first season game drought
The Warriors haven't won their first game of the season in eight years. They're hoping to fix that this weekend against the Newcastle Knights. Video, Audio
