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Former rugby league star shot in drive-by
A former Kiwi rugby league star is fighting for his life after being shot in a drive-by. NRL premiership winner Matt Utai is believed to have been gunned down on a street in West Sydney. Sports… Audio
Former champions close to early exit at T20 World Cup
Former champions are teetering on the edge of an early exit and minnow nations are making history at the T20 Cricket World Cup. Amongst the upsets and surprises in the tournament hosted in India and… Audio
Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation
The New Zealand men's side were finalists for ISPS Handa Team of the Year at the 63rd Halberg Awards in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
Sam Ruthe: The family that runs fast
New Zealand teen running prodigy Sam Ruthe is living proof that athletic talent can run deep in the family At just 16 Sam has been in the news lots for his talent after smashing the under 18 indoor… Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Matt Utai believed shot in Sydney drive-by
The 44-year-old has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being treated on the scene by paramedics after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
High jumper Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg Award
High jumper Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's highest sporting honour, winning the Supreme Halberg Award. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning sports chat
Time to catch up on the world of sports and we're joined by Nathan Rarere. Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Cricket T20 World Cup: Australia on the ropes after losing to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka chased down a target of 182 to win by eight wickets and reach the Twenty20 World Cup's Super 8 stage, leaving their opponents on the brink of a humiliating early exit.
Chiefs' try in win over Blues should not have been awarded
Super Rugby Pacific officials said a try that helped the Chiefs claim a 19-15 win over the Blues in the first round of the competition should not have been awarded.
England survive Italy scare to reach Super 8
An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and Sam Curran's three-wicket haul steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the T20 World Cup.
Origin match in NZ a huge drawcard for Pacific fans
A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Audio
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in Lautoka
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in round one of the Super Rugby Pacific. Audio
Sports with Richard Irvine
Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to talk about what's been happening in the world of sport. Audio
Canadian Winter Olympic curling team face cheating allegations
The Winter Olympics has been hit with more controversy, as cheating allegations were thrown around across Curling teams. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Eden Park to host 2027 State of Origin match
Officials have confirmed Auckland's Eden Park will host a State of Origin match in 2027. It'll be the first time the competition has been staged outside of Australia in 40 years. The move comes after… Audio
