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Sports News for 26 March 2024
Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is ignoring the criticism of his performances so far this season and isn't ready to give up his seat to New Zealander Liam Lawson. Audio
Sports News for 26 March 2024
Daniel Ricciardo is confident he will remain a driver for the RB Formula One team, despite failing to pickup any points in the three races to date. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 26 March 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 26 March 2024
A century by Black Caps wicketkeeper Tom Blundell has put Wellington in a good position after two days of what is the Plunket Shield decider in Hamilton. Audio
New coach helping Eliza McCartney reach pole vaulting goals
Pole vault star Eliza McCartney feels better than she has for years and she's crediting her new coach for playing a part in that. The Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist has battled a list of injuries… Audio
Eliza McCartney: 'My confidence is the highest it's ever been'
The pole vault star and Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist has started to show the form that had her at the top of her game a few years ago.
Sport with Jamie Wall
Nights sports correspondent Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to catch-up on the latest in sport Audio
'Second worst place to hold it' - marine scientist on SailGP
Lyttleton Harbour is the second worst place to hold the event, after the Akaroa Harbour. according to Professor Steve Dawson. Audio
Powerlifter banned from sport for two years over ritalin
Chris Kennedy says he took the drug to manage undiagnosed ADHD, but tribunal says he was "reckless".
Former All Whites coach returns to NZ for role with new A-league club
Auckland FC will become the second New Zealand side in the A-League competition when it kicks off in October, joining the league-leading Wellington Phoenix.
Animal activists demand greyhound racing shut down after three deaths in a week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he personally backs a ban, but ultimately it is a decision for Racing Minister Winston Peters.
Big contracts lure New Zealand basketballers to Asia
Finances, family and fitness are behind the record number of New Zealanders playing professional basketball in Asia.
Bite earns UFC fighter $50,000 payday
Brazilian Andre Lima got a tattoo of the teeth marks left by opponent Igor Severino after he bit him during their UFC fight in Las Vegas at the weekend.
Banks Peninsula MP keen to keep SailGP afloat
The MP for Banks Peninsula says she will do what she can to keep Sail GP afloat in the south as its chief executive Sir Russell Coutts threatens to pull the event from Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.
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Midday Sports News for 25 March 2024
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz believes his victory in the Australian Formula One Grand Prix is timley as it will boost his chances of finding a team for next season.
Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports. Audio
Sports Chat for 25 March 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Crusaders slump to fifth straight Super Rugby loss
The Crusaders sunk further into the mire on Saturday night, well beaten 26-6 by the Blues at Eden Park.
Coach Rob Penney described his team's fifth loss from five Super Rugby games as "clunky" and he… Audio
Sports News for 25 March 2024
New Zealand have stormed to the top of the SailGP overall standings after winning their home event in Lyttelton. Audio
Banks Peninsula councillor on hosting SailGP
Commentary there of New Zealand's crew winning the Sail GP regatta yesterday after the first day of racing was abandoned on Saturday when a dolphin was sighted on the course.
And a Lyttelton… Audio
Sports News for 25 March 2024
New Zealand Sail GP driver Peter Burling has described their victory in Lyttelton yesterday as the best day he's ever had in the series. Audio