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White Ferns summer off to a disastrous start
The White Ferns' home summer is off to a disastrous start. An unexpected series defeat to Pakistan was sealed with a 10 run loss in this afternoon's T20 in Dunedin. The White Ferns had never lost to… Video, Audio
Phoenix lose yet another player
The Phoenix women's football side has suffered another major injury blow, losing defender Marisa van der Meer for the rest of the A-League season.
White Ferns slump to series loss against Pakistan
The White Ferns have slumped to a second straight loss to Pakistan in the second T20 cricket international in Dunedin.
Tall Blacks chasing first Olympics in 20 years
"Undermanned" for the World Cup, Basketball New Zealand now expects all fit players to put their hand up to help qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Midday Sports News for 5 December 2023
White Fern Suzie Bates is optimistic the side can turn things around after a surprise first up loss against Pakistan in the first of three Twenty20s.
Stephen Hewsen has sports. Audio
Sports-chat with Marc Hinton
New Zealand's Paul Coll has won the Hong Kong Squash Open by beating Egyptian Ali Farag in the men's final. And the Black Caps face unwanted history after their first test loss to Bangladesh. So can… Audio
Two NZers qualify for speed climbing at Paris 2024 Olympics
Speed climbers are hoping the latest Olympic sport will take off here after two New Zealanders qualified for a place at the Paris games next year.
On Sunday, Sarah Tetzlaff and Julian David won the… Audio
Sodhi expects Black Caps to respond in second test
Black Caps spin bowler Ish Sodhi believes there is plenty to learn from their hosts ahead of the second Test in Bangladesh starting on Wednesday.
Sports Chat for 5 December 2023
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Record deal to broadcast the Premier League
The Premier League has agreed a new record $13.7bn domestic television deal.
Sports News for 5 December 2023
The White Ferns are looking to get their home summer of cricket back on track when they meet Pakistan in Dunedin this afternoon. Audio
Australia's Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner following criticism from former team mate Mitchell Johnson.
Early Sports Chat for 5 December 2023
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
'No plan B' for Paris opening ceremony after knife attack
There is no "plan B" for the opening ceremony of next year's Paris Olympics after a man armed with a knife and hammer killed a German tourist and left two people wounded near the Eiffel Tower.
Abused rugby ref walks away from internationals
English rugby referee Tom Foley has decided to step away from international match officiating for the foreseeable future, citing online abuse as a major reason.
The sports roundup with Bryan Waddle
Bryan Waddle and Mark Leishman discuss the weeks sporting news. Including: What's going wrong with the blackcaps, The Phoenix, and a kiwi Squash star who's back at his best. Audio
Beauden Barrett re-signs for All Blacks until end of 2027
New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has received an early Christmas present with All Blacks back Beauden Barrett re-signing until the end of 2027. Barrett's contract extension makes him available for… Video, Audio
Women’s rugby in Aotearoa: The challenges that lie ahead
We've just had our first uninterrupted season of professional women's rugby in New Zealand, so how is it all looking asks Jamie Wall.
Captain Tohu Harris re-signs with Warriors until end of 2025 season
New Zealand Warriors captain Tohu Harris has added another year to his stay with the club by re-signing until the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Midday Sports News for 4 December 2023
New Zealand Rugby have received an early Christmas present with All Blacks back Beauden Barrett re-signing until the end of 2027.
Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports.
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