Stephen Hewson
Black Caps, and fans, shouldn't feel hard done by
RNZ's Sports editor, Stephen Hewson, tells Corin Dann that New Zealand fans shouldn't feel hard done by after the closest World Cup final in history. Audio
NZ and England to fight for Cricket World Cup history
Neither New Zealand nor England have ever clinched a Cricket World Cup win, but now the two will battle it out, after England surged into their first World Cup final in 27 years. Sports Editor Stephen… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 July 2019
The Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli says the "bravest" team will win tonight's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Old Trafford. Audio
Sports News for 8 July 2019
The Black Caps coach Gary Stead isn't bothered if punters think his side are an easy route to the Cricket World Cup final. Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 July 2019
The polarising Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios concedes he doesn't have the necessary desire to contend for grand slam titles. Audio
Black Caps riding their luck at Cricket World Cup
The Black Caps are all but assured of a semi-finals spot at the Cricket World Cup in England, despite being thrashed by the hosts in Durham this morning. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 July 2019
The toss of a coin could decide the whether or not the Black Caps make the cricket world cup final says former New Zealand international Iain O'Brien. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 June 2019
The Black Caps won't be dwelling on their first loss at the Cricket World Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 June 2019
The Wellington Phoenix football club is line for a major financial windfall if German super club Bayern Munich sign midfielder Sapreet Singh. Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 June 2019
New Zealand Rugby is placing the blame for the collapse of the Nations Championship squarely on England. Audio
Sports News for 21 June 2019
The Football Ferns striker OIivia Chance says they must remember the pain at being dumped out of World Cup without reaching the knockout phase. Audio
Sports News for 21 June 2019
The Football Ferns concede their performances at the women's football world cup in France haven't been good enough. Audio
Sports News for 21 June 2019
The Football Ferns world cup in France is over in dramatics style. Audio
Black Caps on winning streak
New Zealand have returned to the top of the World Cup cricket standings after their narrow win over South Africa - but they're still not guaranteed a semifinals berth. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson… Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 June 2019
The Black Caps battle cabin fever at the Cricket World Cup Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 June 2019
A championship renowned as the toughest test in golf has turned into a birdie fest at the opening round of the U.S. Open at pebble beach. Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 June 2019
New Zealand's sole NBA player Steven Adams has been named in a Tall Blacks squad to prepare for September's basketball World Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 June 2019
The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui will become New Zealand's ninth test cricket venue next summer. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 May 2019
Chelsea steamroll Arsenal to win the Europa League. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 May 2019
A stunning strike from Gianni Stensness helped the New Zealand Under-20 mens football secure a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland. Audio