Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 7 July 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal and inadvertently set up the other as Portugal claimed a 2-0 win over Wales to advance to the final of the European football champs. Audio
Eleventh NZ rowing crew confirmed for Rio
Russian drug cheats have opened the way for an eleventh New Zealand rowing crew to compete at the Rio Olympics. Audio
Curfew considered for New Zealand athletes in Rio
New Zealand Olympic team chef de mission Rob Waddell says a curfew might be placed on New Zealand athletes after a string of armed holdups -- several athletes from other countries have been held up at… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 June 2016
The England rugby coach Eddie Jones believes they're on track to challenge the All Blacks long time dominance of the game. Audio
NZ IOC member doubts Russian athletes will make it to Rio
A New Zealander on the International Olympic Committee is confident Russian athletes won't be given a dispensation to compete at the Rio Games. Audio
Walsh puts rivals on notice ahead of Rio Olympics
New Zealand shotputter Tom Walsh has put his rivals on notice just seven weeks out from the Rio Olympics, after a comfortable win at the latest Diamond League event in Stockholm. Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 June 2016
Despite winning by over half a metre at the latest Diamond League meeting in Stockholm the New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh is not entirely satisfied. Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 June 2016
The international retirement of Nathan and Brendon McCullum has opened the door for two new faces in the Black Caps. Audio
NZ mechanic first woman to head V8 pit crew
New Zealand mechanic Frances Buckley will become the first woman to head-up a pit lane crew in the Australasian V8 Supercar competition this weekend. Audio
Midday Sports News for 10 June 2016
The Auckland opening batsman Jeet Raval is the sole new cap in the New Zealand test cricket squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. Audio