Sport
104th NZ Open golf tournament starts in Queenstown
156 professionals and 156 amateurs are competing on the two courses at Millbrook Resort. The professional golfers will compete for the New Zealand Open title whilst simultaneously a pairing of one… Audio
What is the departing Chiefs coach really planning?
It was more about what the outgoing Chiefs coach didn't say rather than what he did when he faced media today, writes Jamie Wall.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian heading to Ireland
Another of the country's top rugby coaches is heading off-shore. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a gig with Munster. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Hamish Kerr
In this segment we often go way back in time, but today we are doing something rare and focusing on the now. Audio
Scott Dixon: 'It sucks to get beat and I hate it'
Two New Zealand drivers at opposite ends of the motor racing spectrum will meet up this weekend as the new IndyCars Series gets underway.
Midday Sports News for 27 February 2025
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will depart New Zealand at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season. Audio
Rachin Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber
The Black Caps batsman returned to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
NRL bidding war for Kiwis playmaker Dylan Brown
Kiwis player Dylan Brown is midway through a long term contract with the Parramatta Eels, but reports say two clubs are bidding over the 24-year-old, with $14.4m on the table.
Chiefs coach given early release, will leave at end of Super Rugby season
Clayton McMillan will depart New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to take over as coach of Irish club Munster.
New Zealand Golf Open tees off today
The New Zealand Golf Open tees off today at Millbrook Resort, with the top sixty players plus ties making the weekend cut. They'll be competing for a share of the two million dollar prize purse. Sky's… Audio
Liam Lawson spins in first official outing for Red Bull
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson spun his car but managed to record a respectable time on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Sports Chat for 27 February 2025
Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs this morning. Audio
England knocked out of Champions Trophy by Afghanistan
Tournament debutants Afghanistan sent England packing from the Champions Trophy after opener Ibrahim Zadran's epic 177 set up their narrow eight-run victory in a Group B thriller.
New IndyCars series underway this weekend
Two New Zealand drivers at opposite ends of the motor racing spectrum will meet this weekend as the new IndyCars Series gets underway. 44 year old Scott Dixon enters his 25th season in the top… Audio
Samoa's netball team rise to the top
Samoa's Tifa Moana national netball team created history in Brisbane on Saturday evening when they claimed their first ever PacificAUS Sports Netball Series title. Audio
'Smart player': Tuaupiki's Warriors wing selection solves dilemma for Webster
The back-up fullback has been named out of position for the NRL season-opener against Canberra.
IOC grants provisional recognition to global body World Boxing
The International Olympic Committee granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Mavs fans show Doncic loyalty as new Laker posts triple-double in win over Dallas
Dallas fans are still in a state of shock over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers earlier this month.
Rugby v league rivalry causes confusion over Warriors on streets of Vegas
"Anytime we mention we're from New Zealand, they assume All Blacks straight away and we've had to correct them."
