Sport
Godzone Adventure race begins in Marlborough: 615km in 8 days
The Godzone race kicks off today somewhere in Marlborough, Molly Spark is one of the competitors, and she's fizzing. Audio
Grace Wisnewski returns to Football Ferns
After taking time out of the game to deal with a serious injury and to focus on her mental health, Grace Wisnewski has fallen back in love with football. The Kiwi has been recalled to the Football… Audio
Fifa to adpot tennis-style system for 2026 World Cup draw
Fifa will adopt a new tennis-style system for next week's draw for the 2026 World Cup. The draw ceremony for the first 48-team World Cup will be held next week in Washington DC. With the expanded… Audio
$500 million indoor sport and aquatics centre to open in Christchurch next month
People will be able to whizz down a hydroslide, shoot some hoops or relax in a sauna at Parakiore as soon as the sun is up on 17 December.
Ryan Fox sets lofty goals for himself in 2026
The holiday is over for Ryan Fox and the Kiwi golfer is gearing up for what he hopes will be an even better 2026.
Midday Sports News for 26 November 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Junior Tonu'u: Pacific rugby must follow Fiji's lead
The former All Black star says the Flying Fijians' rise to tier-one status should be the model for Pacific rugby.
Grace Wisnewski loving football again after mental health break
The Football Fern rediscovered her passion for the sport while playing in Denmark with FC Nordsjælland.
Sports Chat for 26 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports Chat for 26 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Breakers development player banned for cannabis use
Cannabis is banned under the Substances of Abuse category in the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.
Black Caps face tricky group at T20 World Cup
The Black Caps have been grouped with South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE for this summer's T20 World Cup.
Early Sports Chat for 26 November 2025
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Springboks dominate World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year
South Africa led the way in the 2025 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year with six Springboks selected, headlined by Player of the Year Malcolm Marx.
What will the All Blacks end of season review reveal?
With the test season now finished, intrigue surrounds just what the people in charge at NZ Rugby feel about it, writes Jamie Wall.
Tall Blacks' familiar foes first challenge in World Cup cycle
Tall Blacks want to "remember who we are" as World Cup cycle tips off against greatest rivals.
Peter Burling says control Team NZ wanted over him forced him out
Shots have been fired following a high profile split in New Zealand sailing. Peter Burling says the control Team New Zealand wanted over him, forced him out of the America's Cup crew. Sports reporter… Audio
Everton player red carded for slapping his own team-mate
A player has been red carded in the English Premier League for slapping his own team-mate. Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United's home turf in 12 years - that's despite… Audio
Everton's Idrissa Gueye red carded for slapping team-mate
Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United for 12 years despite playing virtually the entire game with 10 men.
Midday Rural News for 25 November 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
