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The debate about under 18s rugby
This year, for the first time, New Zealand Rugby will field an under 18 team against Australia. But that's started a growing debate. Audio
Lewis Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari as Liam Lawson struggles in China
Liam Lawson had a day to forget as he failed to make it out of the first qualifying session, finishing with the slowest time in the field of 20.
All Whites coach sensed something special from his side
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley said he felt a very good performance by his side was on the cards as the completed the first step in qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Pakistan thrash Black Caps in third T20
Two matches remain in the series, with the next match at Tauranga's Bay Oval on Sunday.
The softball club normalising te ao Māori on the diamond
Te Aroha Softball Club did something never seen before at the tournament - taking the diamond not just with gloves and bats, but with haka.
One step away: All Whites thrash Fiji in FIFA World Cup qualifier
A Chris Wood hat trick gave the Sky Stadium crowd what they'd come to see.
Late surge carries Warriors over Roosters to break hoodoo
The Auckland side had not beaten their rivals at their Go Media Stadium home since 2017.
Chiefs withstand big Moana Pasifika comeback
The Chiefs almost blew a 36-point halftime lead in a real game of two halves in Pukekohe.
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly. They discuss that latest political poll that perceives the current National coalition government to be the… Audio
Tall Ferns lock in trio of female coaches
Tall Ferns confirm former Australian representative player as next head coach.
Cricket: White Ferns fall to Australia
The White Ferns were handily beaten in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
In today's episode, a security and defence expert says cuts to its civilian workforce risks the Defence Force's combat readiness; RNZ's money correspondent breaks down the distances between… Audio
All Whites take on Fiji for spot in World Cup
The New Zealand's men's football team the All Whites will make a play for a spot at FIFA World Cup when they play Fiji on Friday night. Dale Warburton is the leader of White Noise the unofficial… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 March 2025
All Whites striker Kosta Barbarouses says getting to play at a FIFA World Cup is one of the last boxes he wants to tick off in his career. Audio
Boston Celtics sold for a record-breaking $10 billion
The Celtics deal is the largest in the NBA and is a US major league sports record.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam looks at the big sport stories of the week. Today, a place in the Football World Cup is on the line for the All Whites, a number of other big sporting clashes for New Zealand athletes both locally… Audio
How will All Whites cope with favourites tag in World Cup qualifiers?
The All Whites have their best opportunity to qualify for another FIFA World Cup when they start the Oceania play-offs tonight.
Sports Chat for 21 March 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Warriors v Sydney Roosters: What you need to know
Both 1-1 teams are coming off impressive wins in round two of the 2025 NRL.
Sports News for 21 March 2025
Former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry is the International Olympic Committee's new president. Audio
