Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 5 April 2017
The Savea brothers Julian and Ardie wil both miss the Hurricanes super rugby match against the New South Warathas in Wellington on Friday night. Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 March 2017
Rain is all but certain to deny New Zealand a series-levelling win against South Africa in the third Test decider in Hamilton. Audio
Black Caps in strong position on fourth day against Proteas
The Black Caps need just five more wickets to secure a test series-levelling victory over South Africa. New Zealand made quick work of the Proteas' top order, leaving the visitors on 80 for five at… Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 March 2017
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wouldn't have stood in the way of the world champions playing England in November, says New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew. Audio
Taumalolo makes NRL history with ten year contract
Kiwis forward Jason Taumalolo has signed a 10 year contract with the Cowboys- one of the longest contract deals in rugby league history. Audio
Rugby fronts up to mental health
New Zealand Rugby has launched a website and social media campaign offering the rugby community help and advice about mental fitness, mental health and wellbeing. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 17 March 2017
Hi there and welcome to Extra Time, this week we speculate over the future of Super Rugby and discuss the new international season, New Zealand rugby tries to kick mental health into the spotlight and… Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 March 2017
The Black Caps are in trouble early on day one of the second cricket test against South Africa in Wellington. Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 March 2017
The England rugby coach Eddie Jones has compared the praise his side has received from his All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen to the fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood being deceived by the wolf. Audio
Midday Sports News for 10 March 2017
The New Zealand cricketers have lost two wickets in the opening session on day three of the first test against South Africa in Dunedin to be 210 for 5 still 98 runs behind on the first innings. Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 March 2017
New Zealand have managed to dismiss South African century maker Dean Algar in the opening session on day two of the first cricket in Dunedin, to have the tourists 257 for five. Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 March 2017
The Black Caps make an early breakthrough in their first test. Audio