Sport
Leadership hunt for three major sporting organisations
Three of our major national sporting organisations are searching for new leadership at the very top. Former chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, Martin Snedden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning sports chat for 19 February 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sadowski-Synnott becomes world's most decorated Olympic snowboarder
The 24-year-old Kiwi has powered to another silver medal. Audio
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins silver at Winter Olympics
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won silver overnight in the slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics. She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dominant Shiffrin strikes gold, ends medal drought
The US great won her first Olympic medal since 2018, with a dominant performance in the final Alpine ski race of the Winter Olympics.
Pakistan last side to qualify for T20 Super Eight stage
Sahibzada Farhan's maiden international century powered them to a thumping 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo.
Australian-Samoan tennis player calls for better protection
Australian Samoan tennis player Destanee Aiava says she wants better protection from online abuse for athletes. Audio
Retired star Shaun Johnson ruled out as Warriors halves fall
The Auckland NRL outfit is already managing its inside backs through a series of pre-season injuries.
'Future so bright': Silver linings for Warriors despite big pre-season defeat
The Auckland NRL club will seek a big improvement in their second hitout against the Dolphins on Friday.
Drive by shooting of former rugby league star part of gang war
The drive by shooting which hospitalised a former New Zealand rugby league star may have been retaliation as part of a reported gang war. Matt Utai was shot multiple times outside his home in Western… Audio
Super Rugby Preview: Seven Moana debutants, Barrett back, duel derbies await
Week two of Super Rugby Pacific will see two local derbies in Aotearoa.
More changes for Netball NZ after tumultuous 2025
More changes have been seen at the top levels of Netball New Zealand after a disastrous 2025. Its Chair and three Board Members have made the decision to step down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Audio
Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies pressure to step down
The national body confirmed on Tuesday night the chairperson and three board members were stepping down.
Real Madrid player hits out at 'cowards' after racism storm
Vinicius Junior has been targeted with racial abuse during his time in Spain on several occasions by opposition fans.
Midday Sports Update for 18 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
What makes some athletes succeed while others choke?
As the Winter Olympics in Milan enter the second week, we look at how the top athletes cope with the pressure. Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washout
Former champions Australia were eliminated after the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain in Pallekele.
Rousey to make MMA return after a decade to fight Carano
The featherweight bout between the two Americans at 145 pounds will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16.
Cricket: Black Caps reach Super Eight at T20 World Cup
Canada opener Yuvraj Samra smashed a hundred but New Zealand prevailed by eight wickets to book their place in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.
