Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 17 October 2017
The enormity of the task facing the All Whites in qualify foobtall's world cup in Russia next year has been further underlined with play off opponents Peru having moved into the top of ten of the FIFA… Audio
Extra Time for 13 October 2017
The Silver Ferns are playing for pride at the Constellation Cup, Peru stand between the All Whites and the World Cup, and we take a sneak peek inside Team New Zealand's design team. Audio
Peru stand between All Whites and World Cup
New Zealand and Peru will clash in an intercontinental home-and-away playoff next month, after Peru finished fifth in the South America qualifying stage today. Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 October 2017
New Zealand football fans will be hoping the results go to plan this afternoon and the All Whites get to play 2-time world champions Argentina in their World Cup play-off. Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 October 2017
The Silver Ferns are about to arrive in Australia desperate to avoid a Constellation Cup whitewash. Audio
Extra Time for 6 October 2017
In Extra Time - Australia exact revenge over the Silver Ferns, can the Kiwis overcome a major world cup setback? We preview the Phoenix and Breakers new seasons, Kiwis are set to dominate the Bathurst… Audio
Kiwi rugby league in disarray ahead of World Cup
Coach David Kidwell admits he was blindsided by several players defecting, including star forward Jason Taumalolo's defection to Tonga. Video, Audio
Three golds for NZ rowers at World Champs
The New Zealand team won seven medals, including gold in both the men's and women's double sculls, and the women's pair. Audio
Three more medals at World Rowing Champs
New Zealand has scored medals of every colour at the World Rowing Championships in Florida this morning. RNZ Sports editor Stephen Hewson talks about the success and what's to come. Audio
Extra Time for 22 September 2017
There's been plenty of trash-talking in the leadup, but it's finally decision time. No, we're not talking about the election – but Joseph Parker's WBO heavyweight title defence against England's… Audio
Parker WBO title defence looms after lead-up trash talk
There's been plenty of trash talking in the leadup but it's finally decision time. Joseph Parker's WBO heavyweight title defence against England's Hughie Fury in Manchester on Sunday morning. Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 September 2017
The Olympic champion rower Hamish Bond has next year's Commonwealth Games in his sights after a disappointing debut in the men's time trial at the Road Cycling World Champs in Norway. Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 September 2017
All White striker Chris Wood scores in Burnley's loss in the English League Cup. Audio
Buildup for WBO title fight descends into farce
Joseph Parker's promoter David Higgins was ejected from a media session today after he got into a shouting match with Hughie Fury's father and manager, Peter Fury. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 September 2017
Joseph Parker and his trainer Kevin Barry have vowed this weekend's defence of his WBO World heavyweight title will go ahead in Manchester. The former All Black and Hurricanes loose forward Victor… Audio
Extra Time for 15 September 2017
The All Blacks admit they're not currently at their best and the New Zealand rowing team reflects on lessons learnt at last year's Olympics into the World Championships in Florida. Audio
