Stephen Hewson

A double century by Ross Taylor and the second century in as many matches from Kane Williamson, dug New Zealand out of a big hole in the second test against Australia in Perth last night. Audio

In Extra Time from RNZ Sport this week....it's winner takes all in the Kiwis -England rugby league test match in Wigan...but is anyone interested? Should Russia been banned from the Rio Olypmics… Audio

New Zealand's leading runner, Nick Willis, says the only way forward is to ban Russian athletes from Rio. Audio

Despite impressions to the contrary, Australian football does want the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League competition. Audio

New Zealand's leading runner, Nick Willis, says the systemic doping in Russia revealed by a World Anti-Doping Agency investigation isn't a surprise. Audio

Australia yesterday comprehensively won the first test of a three test series against New Zealand. Audio

It's been 30 years since New Zealand last won a test at the 'Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane and it's going to take a come-from-behind victory in the current match to break the losing streak. Audio

The All Whites will be without captain Winston Reid for their next international against Oman in Muscat next week as they still chase a win under coach Anthony Hudson. Audio

Fears that test cricket's technology wouldn't pick up the pink ball in the upcoming historic day-night test between New Zealand and Australia in Adelaide have been allayed. Audio

The war of words ramps up ahead of the Black Caps' first test in Brisbane. Audio

The scene's set for a testy opening match of the Trans-Tasman test cricket series starting at the Gabba in Brisbane at one o'clock this afternoon. Audio

The Southern Steel's Janine Southby has become the new coach of the Silver Ferns. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

After almost 40 years as a jockey tomorrow's Melbourne Cup race will be the last for New Zealander Jimmy Cassidy. Audio

History beckons for the winner of the rugby world cup final in London, but both the All Blacks and Wallabies are dismissing it as a factor, in the lead up to Sunday morning's match at Twickenham. Audio

In Extra Time this week - what part will history play in the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia? As the Silver Ferns farewell coach Wai Taumaunu reveals the toughest call she had… Audio

For the past eight years Wai Taumaunu has been part of the Silver Ferns coaching staff, the last four as head coach, but tonight marks her last test in charge of the New Zealand netball side. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio

A Phoenix legend says the Australians simply don't want the club in the A League. Audio

Another chapter in the All Blacks-Springboks history is set to be written on Sunday morning when the two sides clash in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. Audio