Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 25 January 2017
The All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has extended his contract with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby for the next three years. Audio
Outspoken: New Zealand Identity and Sport
On this Outspoken, RNZ's sports editor, Stephen Hewson, chairs a panel to discuss how much the New Zealand identity is tied to sport. Audio
NZ a sporting nation...or romatic myth
New Zealand prides itself on its sporting prowess. - it's seen as being part of our national identity. But that notion is being challenged by members of the sporting sector with one describing it as a… Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 December 2016
New Zealand and Australia will host England in a Twenty20 Tri-series in 2018. Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 December 2016
The New Zealand wicketkeep BJ Watling concedes the Black Caps haven't performed well in the field and says he must take some reponsibility for that. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 December 2016
Black Caps defend decision to bowl first against Australia. Audio
Wellington Phoenix says it will appoint replacement coach by Christmas
The Wellington Phoenix football team says it will decide on a replacement coach by Christmas, following the shock resignation of Ernie Merrick yesterday. Audio
Black Caps rediscover winning form
The Black Caps have rediscovered their winning form, comprehensively beating the higher-ranked Pakistan in just three days in the first cricket test in Christchurch. Audio
Olympic rowers Bond, Murray and Drysdale take year off
Olympic rowing champions Hamish Bond, Eric Murray and Mahe Drysdale are taking a year off from the sport, but plan to return to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Audio
Black Caps try to resurrect year in tests against Pakistan
After series losses to Australia, South Africa and India, New Zealand cricketers will try to resurrect their year when they begin a two test series against Pakistan in Christchurch today. Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 November 2016
The All Whites are confident of clearing their next hurdle on the path to the 2018 World Cup. Audio
All Blacks dominate World Rugby awards
The All Blacks have dominated World Rugby Awards in London, winning team of the year. Beauden Barret won men's player of the year. Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 November 2016
The All Blacks and Italy coaches have met for dinner ahead of test between the two sides in Rome on Sunday morning. Team New Zealand has signed up two more of New Zealand's Olympic class sailors for… Audio
Midday Sports News for 2 November 2016
The Canterbury lock Scott Barrett is in line to make his All Blacks debut this weekend as New Zealand's locking crisis worsens. Audio
Black Caps falter again in India
Shocking end to New Zealand's cricket tour as the Black Caps collapse to a mammoth defeat in the deciding one-dayer. RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson looks at what went wrong. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 October 2016
Joseph Parker's camp has abandoned its bid for government funding to help it host a world heavyweight boxing title fight in Auckland. Audio
Black Caps beat India in 4th one dayer
The Black Caps have tied up the one day series against India. The New Zealand cricket team won by 19 runs this morning. Audio