Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 19 October 2018
The 3-1 series Constellation Cup loss to Australia shows there's a long way to go before the Silver Ferns can be considered genuine World Cup contenders. Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 October 2018
Track cyclist Steph McKenzie says Cycling New Zealand was run like an 'old boys club' and needs to be overhauled. Audio
Sports News for 16 October 2018
The man who conducted the review into the culture of Cycling New Zealand's high performance programme says it is obvious former coach Anthony Peden was in a relationship with an athlete. Audio
Extra Time for 12 October 2018
This week, NZ Football gives in to calls to stand down, the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns gear up to take on the Kangaroos and the Jillaroos, the Silver Ferns lack of depth is cruelly exposed and the Black… Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 October 2018
Taranaki's Jarrad Hoeata and Canterbury's Daniel Lienert-Brown have both been handed 5-week bans for violent behaviour in their provincial rugby game in Christchurch last weekend, the former Silver… Audio
Midday Sports News for 10 October 2018
All Black Sam Cane's neck operation is a success. Audio
NZ wins gold at Youth Olympics
Dylan McCullough has won New Zealand's first medal of the Youth Olympics in Argentina, winning gold in the triathlon. The 17-year-old McCullough who is based in Auckland says the race unfolded just as… Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 October 2018
The Silver Ferns are leaving no stone unturned ahead of their match against Australia on Sunday, focussing on physicality for the opening match of the Constellation Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 October 2018
The New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker says his doubters will only fuel his motivation to get back to the top of the heavyweight division. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 September 2018
The Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy denies his side will deliberatelty target an injured Cooper Cronk if he plays in Sunday's National Rugby League Grand Final. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 September 2018
The All Blacks will be without gamebreaking utility back Damian McKenzie for this weekend's Rugby Championship game against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 September 2018
The All Blacks are keen on a move away from the traditional international calling for a revamp. Audio
Tiger Woods wins first tournament since 2013
After five years without a win in a golf tournament, 14 time major winner Tiger Woods has tasted victory again, winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta, his 80th PGA Tour golf title. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 September 2018
Tiger Woods has capped a remarkable comback with victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, his 80th PGA Tour golf title. Audio
'Today we failed the clean athletes of the world' - Anti-doping VP
The World Anti Doping Agency has done an about face, lifting Russia's anti-doping body's suspension and imposing a watered down version of its orginal demands. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Audio
Sports News for 21 September 2018
The World Anti-Doping Agency's decision to lift the suspension of Russia has provoked an angry reaction from campaigners for clean sport. Audio
Sports News for 19 September 2018
The Swedish tennis umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a U.S. Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks. Audio
Sports News for 19 September 2018
The Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua is pleased her side responded well to the weekend's thumping from England to secure a comprehensive 61 to 37 win over South Africa in their Netball Quad Series… Audio
Sports News for 18 September 2018
The Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare has launched a scathing attack on the sports governing body FIBA's scheduling. Audio
Scott Dixon 'won't stop anytime soon' - mother Glenys
Scott Dixon's mum Glenys watched nervously from New Zealand as her son won the Indycar championship for the fifth time. She spoke to Alex Perrottet shortly after he made history. Video, Audio