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Super Rugby Pacific team preview: the Chiefs
We're counting down to the season starting on Friday, today we look at the last year's beaten finalists the Chiefs.
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67 kilogram striped marlin. Audio
Cricket: Australian spinner Matth Kuhnemann reported for suspect action
Australian spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action, following his terrific series against Sri Lanka.
Rugby Super Season to kick off in Christchurch on Valentine's Day
There will be both romance and rugby balls in the air this Valentine's Day as the Super Season kicks off in Christchurch on Friday night, the first lineups for the year have just been named. Sports… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Savea to start, DMac and Beauden to fullback
Moana's new big signing will make his debut as captain, while rising star Josh Jacomb has been handed the 10 jersey for the Chiefs.
Gatland steps down as Wales coach midway through Six Nations
Warren Gatland has stepped down as Wales coach midway through the Six Nations, with his team on the worst run of results in the country's proud rugby history. The New Zealander's departure was… Audio
Coast to Coast competitor finishes race on borrowed, folding bike
Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio
Te Kuiti man takes home over $20,000 for sub 20 second shear
Kiwi shearer Jack Fagan joined Jesse to discuss winning shearing's biggest cash prize. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific team preview: the Hurricanes
We're counting down to the season starting on Friday, today Jamie Wall looks at the last year's round robin winners, the Hurricanes.
Midday Sports News for 12 February 2024
The push to create a Super Rugby draft is gaining momentum, with Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown the latest All Black to throw his support behind the idea. Audio
Lienert-Brown backs Super Rugby draft
Anton Lienert-Brown says Super Rugby needs spectators and fans talking and engaged - he says that's what a draft does.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the Prime Minister should sack ACT's David Seymour as a minister for writing to the police while they were investigating one of his constituents, a report… Audio
Auckland FC coach scores A-League hat-trick
Steve Corica is undefeated in fans' eyes, after scooping the season's coaching awards so far..
Former NZ Rugby chief on INEOS legal battle
A former New Zealand Rugby chief executive says its legal battle with sponsor INEOS could leave the organisation with an expensive bill. Former NZ Rugby chief executive David Moffett spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Sports Chat for 12 February 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 12 February 2024
INEOS claim that 'cost-saving measures' led to their bitter legal battle with New Zealand Rugby. Audio
NZ Rugby taking legal action against INEOS
New Zealand Rugby is taking legal action against global petrochemical company INEOS over what it says is a breach of their sponsorship agreement. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sports News for 12 February 2025
INEOS says it needed to end its sponsorship of New Zealand Rugby to save costs and says it's disappointed NZR has taken legal action. Audio
Warren Gatland leaves Wales job after horror record
The New Zealander had been under contract until the 2027 World Cup, but recent results made his position look untenable.
Early Sports Chat for 12 February 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio