Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
It's been a remarkable start to the Cricket World Cup for the Black Caps. Sam Ackerman explains why cricket's fifty over format could be under threat, as well as the All Blacks ending World Cup pool… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam joins Kathryn as The Warriors - officially the Aussies' second favourite team - prepare to play The Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium this weekend. Also kicking off is the Silver Ferns and… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam joins Kathryn as The Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time in 15 years - against the Knights at Mt Smart tomorrow. And the All Blacks are playing Nambia this weekend at… Audio
Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
Sam talks record-breaking results and not all of the good kind for NZ sports over the last few days. He looks at the repercussions on reputations and asks, is there ever a good time to lose in… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Why All Black coach Steve Hansen has been making headlines! Sam says Sir Shag, the man who bleeds black, is going in camp with the Wallabies. The reaction has bordered on the Blackhearts/Coutts/Team… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The butterfly effect of selection decisions is being felt this week in the world of sport - Sam Ackerman looks at the return of top rugby coach Jamie Joseph to NZ and its potential implications, Eddie… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
New Zealand's World Cup quota just doubled - with the Football Ferns coming to the end of group play and the Silver Ferns just starting their netball title defence. Sam looks at history making moments… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman : Football Ferns
That football match at Eden Park!. Sam will try to contain his excitement over the Football Ferns victory over Norway in the FIFA Women's World Cup opener. And as one event soars, the Commonwealth… Audio
Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
There have been some remarkable performances from Kiwi sportspeople overseas in the last few days, from sprint tracks to race tracks and to golf courses. Sam breaks down their success and looks at why… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The Warriors vs Rabbitohs are sold out - a week in advance for a game in the middle of the season. Sam says they've achieved several full houses already this season - and there's a distinct feeling… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The All Whites stand against racism has the football world talking.- but will the sport's governing body back them up? Sam also looks at what happens next and questions why the All Blacks stole the… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
New Zealand is starting to have honest conversations about rugby and its increasingly unstable throne at the top of the sporting food chain in Aotearoa. Sam an breaks down what this means and what… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
You know the big names, but Sam says the Kings Birthday's honours list also gave a well-deserved spotlight to some of sports grassroots heroes. He dissects the list with a sporting lens and looks at… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam looks ahead to the long weekend sporting highlights - including what to look out for in the final round of Super Rugby and some budding rivalries worth keeping an eye on. Audio