Phil Gifford
Rugby drops the ball of sporting domination
On the field and off, rugby is fighting to keep the game alive Audio
Alberta pulls the pin on hosting Commonwealth Games
The future of the Commonwealth Games appears to be up in the air, after another prospective host city pulled out.
Alberta hasn't even been confirmed as host of the 2030 games, but it has announced it… Audio
Grandiose ideas grounded games
A prominent sports journalist says grandiose ideas helped sink the next Commonwealth Games.
The Australian state of Victoria has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to budget… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Eve Rimmer
Today we're talking about the life and achievements of one of our most successful athletes. Eve Rimmer was the first woman to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics, and first person to win a medal… Audio
Tribute to athletics legend Sir Murray Halberg
New Zealand athletics legend Sir Murray Halberg passed away aged 89 on Wednesday evening. Veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford joins Karyn to talk about Sir Murray Halberg's legacy.
…Commonwealth Games: athletes elated with medal haul
New Zealand's Commonwealth Games athletes will have some more items to declare at their airport, thanks to a record-setting haul of 20 gold medals.
Champion shotputter Tom Walsh told Charlotte Cook… Audio
The Week in Detail: Greens and Games
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Why do we still fly our flag for the Commonwealth?
The Games are cringy, insular, and a colonial hangover - but we still celebrate an opportunity to show off our athletes on the world stage. Audio
Government looking at hosting future Commonwealth Games - Robertson
Sports Minister and deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the Government is considering hosting the Games at some point in the future.
Robertson is on his way to the United Kingdom where he will… Audio
Media go in boots ‘n all on ABs coach - and comms
An effort to shield the under-fire All Blacks coach from a media mauling last weekend fired up commentators already cranky about the high-handedness of rugby bosses. But given the intensity of some… Audio
'Parker would beat Tua at the peak of their powers'
Legendary New Zealand boxing identity Mike Edwards is one of the sport's most beloved figures in this country. In his new book, Taking the Punches, Edwards reflects on a colourful lifetime in boxing.
…When it's not plain sailing - our big sporting controversies
Once again the America's Cup has erupted in scandal - but that's nothing new for the sport. Today we take a trip through some of the country's other big controversies, with rugby writing legend Phil… Audio
Drugs, lies and gold medals
When an Irish journalist raised the possibility of a drug culture in South African rugby he was attacked by fans for wrecking a good news story. But reporters who raise this subject are usually… Audio
Phil Gifford talks about the new Christchurch stadium plans
Fairfax rugby columnist Phil Gifford talks about the urgency for a new stadium in Christchurch. Audio
Phil Gifford's tips for men's health
Journalist Phil Gifford says his latest book is his most important so far. Looking After Your Nuts & Bolts: Kiwi Men's Health Guide was released as Men's Health Month kicked off. Audio
Bookmarks with Phil Gifford
Sports journalist, Phil Gifford, fronts up for Bookmarks. Audio
Hundreds attend funeral to mourn Bill Sevesi
Family and friends gathered in New Zealand on Monday to celebrate the life of renowned musician Bill Sevesi. Audio
English musician Joe Cocker has died aged 70
Auckland journalist Phil Gifford saw all the huge bands of the 70's live as part of his dream job - as music reviewer for the Auckland Star. He well remembers Joe Cocker's concert at Western Springs… Audio
Feature Author - Phil Gifford
Phil Gifford on his new memoir, Phil Gifford: Loose Amongst the Legends. Audio