Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 23 April 2018
All seven boats have resumed the round the world Volvo ocean race with the eighth leg getting under way in Brazil, with Scallywag resuming in the race after losing a crew member. Audio
NZ's big day in the field at Commonwealth Games
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team is celebrating the best effort ever at a games held outside New Zealand. The team won 46 medals - one more than Glasgow four years ago - including 15 golds. And… Audio
NZ's big day in the field at Commonwealth Games
New Zealand lies fourth on the medal-winning table at the Commonwealth Games after day eight. Yesterday's highlight was a gold and silver for the mountain bikers. With a preview of what is still to… Audio
Eliza McCartney favourite for Commonwealth gold
McCartney burst onto the international scene with her bronze medal at the Rio Olympics two years ago. Now she heads into Friday's pole vault final as the top ranked vaulter in the Commonwealth. Video, Audio
Valerie Adams back to big time today after baby break
Dame Valerie Adams makes her long awaited return to top flight competition at the Commonwealth Games today. She's already won the Games shot put gold medal three times, to go with two Olympic titles… Audio
Commonwealth Games: NZ aims higher after medals haul
It was a golden night for the New Zealand team at the Commonwealth Games on Monday night. World champion shot putter Tom Walsh added Games Gold to his growing list of titles. Para swimmer Sophie… Audio
Mixed weekend for Kiwis at Games
Another five medals were added to New Zealand's haul at the Commonwealth Games at the weekend. Lawn bowler Jo Edwards won New Zealand's fourth gold... and cyclist Eddie Dawkins came agonisingly close… Audio
Cyclists vie for more Commonwealth Games medals
New Zealand cyclists will be chasing more medals tonight at the Commonwealth Games velodrome, after a gold and two silvers last night. Video, Audio
Commonwealth Games: NZ's medal haul so far
New Zealand has made an early appearance on the Commonwealth Games medal table, with the cycling team winning a gold and two silvers last night. The men's sprint team of Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell… Audio
Game on at Commonwealth Games today
Competition gets underway this morning at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast after the opening ceremony last night celebrated Aboriginal culture as well as the Aussie beach. Our sports editor… Audio
Outdoor pool a challenge for Commonwealth Games backstrokers
Backstrokers usually train indoors with the roof providing them a reference point to help them swim straight - not so at the outdoor Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. Video, Audio
Needles found at Commonwealth Games, testing underway
The Indian Commonwealth Games team say there's nothing suspicious about needles found near their athletes' quarters. Games officials say the discovery was a clear breach of rules banning needles… Audio
Extra Time for 29 March 2018
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker prepares for the fight of his life, we cast our eye over NZ's medal chances at the Commonwealth Games and groundbreaking umpire Kathy Cross pull stumps on her career. Audio
NZ sports fan tries to rescue Martin Crowe's kit at 'divorce auction'
Items from the career of the late great New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe will go under the hammer in actor Russell Crowe's divorce auction in Sydney next month. Audio
Extra Time for 23 March 2018
Are the Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games hopes up the Daintree without a paddle? Do the Brits rate Joseph Parker? Plus we catch up with pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart and mountain biker Casey Brown. Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 March 2018
New Zealand will send its largest ever team to a Commonwealth Games following the selection of the women's basketball team. Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 March 2018
Injuries have taken a toll but Silver Ferns coach Janine Southby says it won't stop them targeting a clean sweep in the Taini Jamison netball series which starts tonight when they play Malawi in… Audio
