Sport
Scott Robertson's next move confirmed
Former All Black coach Scott Robertson is set to take on the Springboks again after his axing.
Morning sports chat for 25 February 2026
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Shotputter Tom Walsh in a good place for upcoming comps
Tom Walsh heads into the National Champs in top form - Nathan Rarere caught up with our greatest shot putter Audio
Why were athletes from Norway so successful at the Winter Olympics?
Geir Jordet is a Professor of Sport Psychology in Oslo and is the author of Pressure: Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shoot Out. Audio
Inaugural trans-Tasman yacht race postponed
The first running of the Trans-Tasman Yacht Race between Sydney and Auckland is called off after the withdrawal of the majority of entries.
US women's hockey team declines Trump's invite
It comes after the US President invited the men's team, telling them he would have to invite the women too - or "I probably would be impeached".
Kiwi rugby league star Brandon Smith on road to redemption
Kiwi rugby league star Brandon Smith is on the road to redemption. The Rabbitohs hooker fell from grace last year after being embroiled in a drug and gambling scandal. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke… Audio
Warriors co-captain released from contract a year early
Warriors fans will have one last season to barrack for co-captain Mitch Barnett. The Kangaroos and State of Origin representative has been released from his contract with the club a year early so he… Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026
We might be seeing a changing of the guard at the White Ferns - sport with Daniel Gilhooly. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026
We might be seeing a changing of the guard at the White Ferns - sport with Daniel Gilhooly. Audio
'It does seem like a very different group': Molly Penfold on new-look White Ferns
The White Ferns bowler is excited about the new-look team that will take on Zimbabwe over the next couple of weeks.
Sports correspondent Sam Ackerman
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano quits after an embarrassing defeat, while the Winter Olympics comes to a close. Audio
Mayweather and Pacquiao to rematch on Netflix
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off in a professional rematch at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September.
IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings
Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under their flags and with their national anthems.
Former coach says Serena Williams certain to make comeback
The 23-times Grand Slam champion is "going all out" to ready herself for a return to tennis, according to Rick Macci.
Could NZ seriously boycott the Football World Cup?
Explainer - Talk of boycotting the World Cup in the US have grown overseas. Could New Zealand actually skip it - and what do fans think?
Hetmyer on fire as West Indies crush Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
Shimron Hetmyer blasted a 19-ball half-century as the West Indies made a scorching start to the Super Eights stage.
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Wellington Phoenix bring back old hand
The Wellington Phoenix have brought back an old hand after its head coach quit this weekend. Director of Football Shaun Gill, the man tasked with finding a long-term fix, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Flying Fijians to play home Nations Championship matches in UK
Fiji is taking its Nations Rugby Championship games this year to Liverpool, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
