Sport
Sports Chat for 16 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 16 December 2025
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to look back on the biggest sports stories of 2025. Audio
Recalled Ajaz Patel - 'I'm a very optimistic person'
Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut.
Sport: 2025 a big fight for NZ boxer David Nyika
Kiwi boxer David Nyika has had plenty to fight through this year, both in and out of the ring. After suffering his first career loss by brutal knockout, Nyika's fiancée, Australian influencer Lexy… Audio
Colts quarterback comes out of retirement at 44
Sport reporter Jamie Wall tells Lisa about quarterback Philip Rivers who has come out of retirement at age 44 to start an NFL game for the Indianapolis Colts, playing his first game in five years. Audio
Vanuatu misses out on hosting OFC matches in 2026
The lack of facilities not meeting FIFA standards has worked against Vanuatu Football Federation, local media report.
Midday Sports News for 15 December 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Sports Chat for 15 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports Chat for 15 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 15 December 2025
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio
A-League: Wellington Phoenix fall to Newcastle Jets
A disastrous seven-minute spell has proved costly, as they slumped to defeat at home.
Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus
The Kiwi used his trademark speed on the run to pull clear and cruise to his near-perfect victory.
Tough night for Breakers as they fall to Phoenix
The Breakers fell to a 12-oint loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix in their NBL clash in Melbourne, bringing an end to the New Zealanders' three game winning streak.
Indian football fans riot after Messi visit to Kolkata
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine football great made only a brief…
Kiwis take first, second at freeski halfpipe World Cup
New Zealanders share the podium for the first time in either freeski or snowboard with a quinella in China.
Auckland FC top A-League after away win
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica wants his side to build on their away form, after their 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners at Gosford.
Five million requests for FIFA World Cup tickets
A fans group says tickets prices for next year's event are "extortionate" and will cost almost five times more than the 2022 edition.
Kiwis star Dylan Brown misses out on Golden Boot in baffling decision
Analysis: Dylan Brown was a strong favourite to win rugby league's Golden Boot, but in a shock decision, the award went to Australia's Harry Grant.