Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 3 May 2021
Scott Dixon has recorded his fourth top five finish in as many races to keep hold of the IndyCar series lead. Audio
Extra Time for 30 April 2021
In Extra Time this week - New Zealand Rugby's provinces may have given the green light to the Silver Lake proposal to buy into the game here....but a deal remains a long way off due to the stand off… Audio
Extra Time for 23 April 2021
In Extra Time this week with Stephen Hewson... D-day looms for New Zealand Rugby and their deal with US tech giant Silver Lake - will it be the golden goose the sport has been hunting? Has the balance… Audio
Former NZR boss worries about cost of Silver Lake deal
More meaningless games for the All Blacks and a loss of some control for New Zealand Rugby will be the ultimate outcome of the proposed $460 millIon deal with US tech giant Silver Lake according to a… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 April 2021
Coaches react to a review into Gymnastics New Zealand. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 April 2021
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Super League Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 April 2021
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio will miss the start of the national netball premiership because she's exhausted. Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 April 2021
The Black Caps are apparently keen to get Colin de Grandhomme on the tour of England. Audio
Midday Sports News for 6 April 2021
New Zealand golfer Phil Tataurangi believes Lydia Ko is not far off another major title. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 April 2021
Auckland's Eden Park will host the opening game of the 2023 women's football World Cup - but Christchurch has missed out on hosting any games at all. Audio
Sports News for 31 March 2021
The White Ferns don't have long to revel in last night's four-wicket win over Australia with a quick turn around for the T20 series decider tomorrow in Auckland. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 March 2021
Pressure on the struggling White Ferns ahead of the second T20 against Australia; World Rugby wants to hold the postponed Women's World Cup in October and November next year. Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 March 2021
Theres some friction about the possible sale of part of the All Blacks commercial rights. A mediator has been called into try and resolve a stand off between NZ Rugby and the Players Association over… Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 March 2021
The Black Caps chase a clean sweep over Bangladesh. Audio
NZ Olympic bosses urged to make athlete vaccinations mandatory
The New Zealand Olympic committee is being urged to make it compulsory for athletes going to the Tokyo Games to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
The government is offering early access to vaccination… Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 March 2021
Pacific Super Rugby teams are set to start player recruitment. Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 March 2021
The vagaries of playing under lights at Christchurch's Hagley Oval are still something the Black Caps are coming to terms with says coach Gary Stead. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 March 2021
Bangladesh call on local hero for help on cricket tour of NZ. Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 March 2021
Keeping an open mind on race tactics has been key to Team New Zealand building a 6-3 lead in the America's Cup and they can't afford to change that now says sail trimmer Glenn Ashby.
Sports editor… Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 March 2021
Luna Rossa is far from conceding defeat in the America's cup.
Sports editor, Stephen Hewson, has te pūrongo hakinakina. Audio